How to be a good neighbor

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Community isn’t just about where you live. It’s about connection. When neighbors care, that connection grows. Good neighbors are the heart of Jasper that moves us forward.

Being a good neighbor goes beyond keeping the peace. It means being proactive and communicating when concerns arise. Good neighbors build lasting bonds by simply reaching out.

The first step to being a better neighbor? Get to know the people around you. What does a good neighbor look like to them? Next, find ways to share your talents and insights with the community.

Check out these resources to help you thrive as a neighbor:

  • Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28. Join the movement year-round and see helpful guides here.
  • Check the event calendar for engagement opportunities.
  • Join a committee. Jasper’s resident-led committees contribute to the growth and well-being of the community.
  • Volunteer and give. Learn about Jasper’s philanthropic partners here.

What is a good neighbor?

In honor of National Good Neighbor Day, we asked you, Jasper’s residents, to share what being a good neighbor means. Here are some of your answers:

“Respectful. Thinking of how you live and how it affects those who live around you. Building friendships/relationships to foster good communication. Looking out for each other. Thoughtfulness.”
“Good neighbor means looking after each other. Help when you can and be mindful of your environment.”
“Open communication and sharing the community’s experiences among our neighbors. Welcoming newcomers to our community with an upbeat, positive attitude. How can we help each other?”
"Good neighbors look out for each other, lend a helping hand and keep an eye out for each other. Jasper is full of good neighbors."
"People who accept our differences."
“Someone who puts others first, ask questions about them and their families, goes out of their way to help others, brings neighbors together for community, keeps information confidential, looks out for others, celebrates them and the friendship, steps up when help is needed, makes eye contact whenever engaging, loves them no matter what their beliefs are, no condemnation for a viewpoint that is different than yours, doesn't post negative information on Facebook, recognizes special events in their lives, gives more of themselves not expecting anything in return. I am blessed with so many of those in this wonderful Jasper community!”
“A person that keeps the outdoor appearance clean and looking nice. No clutter or trash on surrounding property walls, no gaudy decorations, no lighting that retracts from the natural surroundings of the neighborhood."
“A good neighbor: Respects the dark sky and does not have an excessive amount of back yard lights, uses the garage to park the car in and not for storage, discourages pigeons from landing on their house and in their yards, does not let pets roam the neighborhood and picks up after their pets. Keeps the front yard weeded and looking good and does not have kids playing out in the street.”

Know someone who shines as a good neighbor? Nominate them as a Jasper Gem. We’ll share their profile on the blog as inspiration.

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