Improve Your Neighborhood One Relationship at a Time
Learn the names of your neighbors; build relationships with your neighbors; and sustain caring practices of neighborly love .
About THE Engaged Neighbor PROJECT
About
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
We Are Neighbors Blog
In 2018, David Burton discovered he was not loving his neighbors. He was living his own quiet life and had apathy toward his neighbors. He realized there was a better way to live, and that meant being an engaged neighbor. Join David monthly with this class. And subscribe here to his free newsletter.
We Are Neighbors Blog
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
We Are Neighbors Blog
Americans value independence and a quiet, unbothered and private life. We now call this being a good neighbor. We need engaged neighbors who demonstrate what it means to love their neighbors. Learn to be an engaged neighbor on David Burton's blog.
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Maybe you have heard of ABCD for community development. Our principles encourage you to REACH instead! Click on this link to learn about the "Engaged Neighbor" principles David Burton created in 2023. Then add your name to the pledge and share it with your friends. Be the change you want to see.
Connect, Celebrate, Read
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
Neighboring Books and Research
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
Join a Facebook community of individuals who believe in the power of neighbors. See daily posts from around the nation sharing articles, research and events focused on neighboring. The page is a creative resource and a place to learn.
Neighboring Holidays
Neighboring Books and Research
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
Most people have not heard of Missouri Good Neighbor Week. But that is not the only neighbor-focused holiday worth celebrating! These holidays provide a special opportunity to celebrate engaged neighbors nationwide. Learn more.
Neighboring Books and Research
Neighboring Books and Research
Neighboring Books and Research
Need ideas on books or articles about neighboring? David Burton’s literature review can be found here. Or you can find David Burton on Good Reads and see his reviews. The best way to learn more about neighboring is to read.
LEARN WITH EXPERIENCE
Neighboring Links
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trip
There are individuals and organizations working to improve neighborhoods across the United States. Find them on this post with regularly updated information. Find links here.
Neighborhood Mission Trip
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trips are hosted by churches. Discover your neighborhood, build connections, grow kindness, and positively impact your community. Next trip.
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
This trip is your week to build neighborhood connections, grow kindness and impact your neighborhood. These virtual team experiences are offered when a group of 10 is interested.
Publications, Communication and MORE
Publications
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David Burton is a published author, and his books are available on Amazon. In 2024, we will add research guides about being an engaged neighbor that the University of Missouri will publish.
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Subscribe to the Engaged Neighbor Newsletter. Named best digital neighboring newsletter in America by Neighborhoods USA in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Or add your name to the Republic Neighborhood Alliance Newsletter.
Awards & Podcasts
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Awards & Podcasts
David Burton and the Engaged Neighbor Program have been recognized with local, state and national awards. Details here. Something almost as good as an award is being on a podcast. Here are links to podcasts that have featured the Engaged Neigbor Project.