September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day!
In Missouri the good neighbor vibes go on for a whole week! Here are some ideas for connecting with your neighbors:
Nominations for 2024 Missouri Engaged Neighbors are open!
During Missouri Good Neighbor Week we want to honor those neighbors who go above and beyond, and we need your help! Use the link below to nominate your most engaged neighbor. All nominees will receive a small gift and their nomination will be considered for state and county prizes during Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Nominate an engaged neighbor here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8NFPSN6
Top 4 Most Neighborly Cities in Missouri
This year your Acts of Neighboring could help Excelsior Springs be recognized as a Missouri Most Neighborly City! Report your Act of Neighboring and it will be credited to our city. The cities will be awarded based on the number of acts reported in their size category (Small, Medium, Large, and Metro). Awards will be announced after all the reports have been received. Points are assigned to communities based on:
- Reported acts of neighboring from that community during Missouri Good Neighbor Week,
- The number of engaged neighbor nominations submitted
- Points for a local Good Neighbor Week proclamation reported
- Bonus points for any winning acts of neighboring or winning engaged neighbor nominations.
Plan and carry out an Act of Neighboring during Missouri Good Neighbor Week and then report it via the Missouri Good Neighbor Week website (www.missourigoodneighborweek.com)! Ten of the top acts in Missouri will be recognized and those efforts help your city too. Winning cities will be announced nationwide, receive a plaque at a council meeting and also receive a digital badge for use on newsletters, websites and social media.”
Snow Angels are volunteers who shovel snow for a neighbor in need. If you would like to volunteer or know someone who needs to be on the list for having their snow shoveled, please fill out the contact form on this page.
If you need help with a home maintenance project, please use the contact form on this page to contact the Neighborhood Specialist. We will match you with a volunteer who can help.
Your Neighborhood Specialist
The Neighborhood Specialist position exists to find ways to improve the environment in Excelsior Springs’ neighborhoods.
Here are some things the Neighborhood Specialist can help residents do:
- Help residents connect with neighbors for the purpose of organizing a neighborhood group.
- Help neighborhoods plan a block party and rent a block party game kit.
- Easily navigate the process for making improvements to a historic home.
- Complete an application for Chapter 353 tax abatement.
- Find financial assistance to accomplish needed home repairs or modifications.
- Assist with code compliance complaints.
- Educate residents about city codes.
- Connecting residents in need with a Snow Angel volunteer.
- Assist residents with receiving help or volunteering through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program.