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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Library, OH
All are welcome at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Branch -- and the focus is on...
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Orting, WA
Under the shadow of Mt. Rainier, Orting shines when it comes to kindness, especially toward some of its most vulnerable...
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Logan Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, PA
The library is open to all, no matter who you are or where you come from, you'll find a community....
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FINALIST: North Evergreen Street in Burbank, CA
In this tiny enclave in one of the world's largest cities, a Facebook group of all things has helped create...
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Ketchikan, AK
Alaska is called the last frontier for a reason, and, located on a small island in the Tongass National Forest...
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LARK Toys in Kellogg, MN
Like a toy store out of a storybook, LARK Toys offers a fantastical escape for the local community, as well...
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St. Cloud, MN
To ensure that the wellbeing of all St. Cloud residents, the town takes a strategic and organized approach to "Minnesota...
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Preston, MN
Midwesterners are so nice their reputation usually precedes them, and here in the trout capital of Minnesota, there's certainly no...
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FINALIST: Mower County, MN
In Austin, kindness isn't just something you do in your spare time -- the town has formed a committee to...
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FINALIST: Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, MD
The Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore is more than a library these days. It's a social worker, it's legal...
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Whitefish, MT
Whitefish has had it's fair share of trouble, but it's a community that helps its residents you get back on...
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Lafayette-West Lafayette Breweries in Lafayette, IN
The craft brew scene in Lafayette has exploded in recent years, but more competition just means more friends in this...
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Littleton, NH
Home to author Eleanor Porter, this town is full of cheery residents who embody the spirit of Pollyanna. Littleton residents...
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Wilkes Barre General Hospital Mountaintop Campus Satellite in Mountaintop, PA
This medical testing facility makes patients feel comfortable with all aspects of their stay. And the town of Mountaintop makes...
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First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle, PA
First Evangelical Lutheran is full of charity and goodwill. Each month members make and sew together quilt toppers to donate...
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VA Austin Outpatient Clinic in Austin, TX
Veterans make enormous sacrifices for their country, but rarely receive reciprocal care and concern in return. At the VA Austin...
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Le Roy, NY
When a massive wind storm knocked out Le Roy's power, neighbors with generators took care of those without, and local...
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo is a place where people help each other out. Case in point: Folks from all over the city recently...
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Peeples Valley, AZ
Peeples Valley is so wonderful because of, well, the people. Neighbors look out for neighbors, and on occasions when the...
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FINALIST: Life Moves Yoga in Killeen, TX
A mecca of mindfulness and peace, a yoga studio as one of the Nicest Places in America requires no stretch...
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Saint Paul, MN
Sure, the weather might be cold, but their shoulders? Never. Saint Paul residents are always there to help, come hell...
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Vermont Flower Farm in Marshfield, VT
The Vermont Flower Farm isn't merely a place to buy beautiful stems -- it's also a place of healing for...
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Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Catering in Paragould, AR
Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Catering isn't as much a restaurant as a means to extend charity, love and care...
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St. Simons Island, GA
There's something about St. Simons Island that when you're there, you're nicer! It's where Southern hospitality meets the beach.
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Chickasaw Point in Westminster, SC
A great community to join for life or just happy hour, you can stop by Chickasaw Point for both a...
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Tyler, TX
When new neighbors move into Tyler, locals are quick to roll out the welcome wagon. You can live somewhere your...
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San Antonio, TX
They say everything's bigger in Texas, and San Antonians' hearts are beating evidence that it's true. If you look like...
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Winona, MN
Home to several charitable organizations to enrich their community, Winona leads the pack when it comes to kindness. And the...
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Musser Lake in Worcester, WI
When an injury sidelined Susan Darlak, neighbors braved a long drive to her rural home to make sure she had...