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Celebrate kindness: Submit a nomination for a Good Neighbor Award!

Award Nomination Form | Mẫu Đơn Đề Cử Giải Thưởng | 獎提名表 | 奖提名表 |Pormularyo ng Nominasyon | Formulario de nominación para el Premio | Foomka Magacaabista Abaalmarinta | On May 2, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark our 35th Anniversary. The recognition began… [ Keep reading ]

That’s a wrap! See photos from 2026 Neighbor Day events around the city and learn how you can keep kindness up through the Good Neighbor Awards

In 1994, then Mayor Norm Rice was out on one of his regular neighborhood tours, this time in Phinney Ridge. On that tour, he met a passionate neighbor who handed him a letter. Her name is Judith Wood. In her letter, she implored the Mayor to create a day to… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Neighbor Day by amplifying kindness and building community

It’s easy to feel isolated in a fast-paced world frequently dominated by tragic headlines and polarizing viewpoints that create divisions between people. But as the weather warms and spring blooms dot the landscape, we encourage you to slow down, take a breath, and remember that we are all in this… [ Keep reading ]

Spring Into Service: A Two-Week Call to Kindness!

It’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the warmth of community spirit. This year, we are using our annual Neighbor Day recognition to kick off a two-week, city-wide movement culminating with the One Seattle Day of Service. This campaign for community engagement is focused on spreading joy,… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Seattle’s Good Neighbors

As we enter the new year, many of us are counting our blessings and expressing gratitude for the things and people around us. At the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), one thing we are grateful for is neighbors! Though it’s only January, we are already looking ahead to Neighbor Day… [ Keep reading ]

2023 Neighbor Day Recognition

Generosity, empathy, and kindness are essential to a healthy, thriving community. As we continue to rebuild and reconnect after several challenging years, we want to highlight stories about the ways community members across Seattle have gone above and beyond to give back to others and strengthen their communities. To recognize… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Neighbor Day by performing and honoring acts of kindness

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites all Seattle residents to celebrate Neighbor Day on Saturday, May 6 by indulging in and amplifying acts of kindness in their community. Neighbor Day is a special day set aside to reach out to neighbors, make new friends, and express thanks to those who help… [ Keep reading ]

Amplify acts of kindness: Submit a nomination for Neighbor Day 2023

Español Tiếng Việt 简体中文 繁體中文 한국어 af Soomaali Tagalog Generosity, empathy, and kindness are essential to a healthy, thriving community. As we continue to rebuild and reconnect after several challenging years, we want to highlight stories about the ways community members across Seattle have gone above and beyond to give… [ Keep reading ]

2022 Neighbor Day Recognition

Over the past two years, we have witnessed the true meaning of community and seen people across the city step up to support one another with compassion and kindness. To recognize these acts of kindness as part of our annual Neighbor Day celebration, we asked community members to submit nominations for… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Community by Participating in Neighbor Day Acts of Kindness

It’s that time of year again. Time to roll up your sleeves, chip in, and give back to your community in celebration of Neighbor Day! Established in 1995, Neighbor Day began with a suggestion by Phinney Ridge activist Judith Wood that the City of Seattle designate “a special day to… [ Keep reading ]