October is ‘Neighbor of the Day’ Month – Check Out These Great Neighbors!
Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:30PMArticle by Becky Fillinger
What makes a good neighbor? Be That Neighbor polled our community and found many traits. Here are just a representative sample of responses:
- A good neighbor welcomes, embraces and supports new arrivals and established people and businesses in the community.
- A good neighbor is dependable, generous and helpful.
- A good neighbor pays attention – If I see something, I do something.
- Good neighbors respect each other and console each other.
- Good neighbors build connections and care for the ones who are lonely, sick, hungry or down and out
- A good neighbor asks themselves, “How can I heal my community?”
We also asked for nominations of exemplary neighbors. October is Neighbor of the Day month and we will highlight one exemplary neighbor per day. Be sure to visit the Be That Neighbor Facebook page every day in October to learn more. Here’s the line-up of those we recognize in October:
Lowry Hill Meats, Muna Mohamed, VJ Smith, Mill City Times, Louisa Montague, Abdirizak Bihi, The Lift Garage, Katie Miller, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, Wildflyer Coffee, Sisterhood Boutique, Cynthia Froid, Kevin Grewe, Pow Wow Grounds, Hippy Feet, Iqbal Abdi, Loaves and Fishes, Lou Burdick, Liz Kane, Afro Deli, Jim Stolley, Mahamed Salad, Cookie Cart, Joe and Heidi Amouta, Jerry Croxdale, Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, Camille Burke, Bobby & Steve’s Auto World, Ute Buehler, Emily Organ and Theresa Scarbrough.
We’re just getting started! Know a good neighbor? Submit your nomination to Claudia Kittock, Be That Neighbor Board President, at cjkittock@gmail.com.
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About Becky Fillinger
I’ve been a resident of the Mill District only since July 2019, but have visited the Guthrie, the Farmers Market, restaurants and friends in the area for many years prior to making the leap to Minneapolis. I’ve lived in many places (and climates) in the US and can testify that our cultural events, bicycle and hiking trails, parks and green spaces, museums, diverse neighborhoods and wonderful restaurants put Minnesota and Minneapolis high on my best places list. I’m a member of the Mill City Singers and look forward to our choir practices and performances.
One of my main interests is community - a very broad concept. For me it means bringing people together with common interests to form meaningful relationships. I look forward to reporting on businesses and individuals in our neighborhoods. Feel free to drop me an email at becky_fillinger@hotmail.com with your thoughts and ideas for stories.
