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About THE Engaged Neighbor PROJECT
About
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
We Are Neighbors Blog
In 2018 I discovered I was not loving my neighbors. Instead, I was living my own quiet life and had apathy toward my neighbors. I realized there was a better way to live, and that meant being an engaged neighbor. Join me monthly with this class. And subscribe to my free newsletter.
We Are Neighbors Blog
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
We Are Neighbors Blog
Most Americans say a "good" neighbor is quiet and leaves them alone. We do not need more "good" neighbors. We need engaged neighbors who demonstrate what it means to love their neighbors and community. Learn more about what it means to be an engaged neighbor on my blog.
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Engaged Neighbor Pledge
Maybe you have heard of ABCD for community development. This principles are the CDEFG of neighboring! Click on this link to learn about the "Engaged Neighbor" principles I created in 2023. Then add your name as our pledge and share it with your friends. Be the change you want to see.
Connect, Celebrate and Read
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
Neighboring Books and Research
Becoming an Engaged Neighbor
Join our Facebook community of individuals who believe in the power of neighborhoods. We have 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 never even 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 good books or articles about neighboring? David Burton’s literature review can be found here. Or you can also find David Burton on Good Reads and catch his reviews. The best way to learn more about the neighboring movement is to read.
LEARN WITH EXPERIENCE
Neighboring Links
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trip
There are several active individuals and organizations that are working to improve neighborhoods across the United States. So many great examples and websites that I have an entire post with regularly updated information. Find links here.
Neighborhood Mission Trip
Neighborhood Exploration Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trip
Neighborhood Mission Trips are hosted by churches and introduce a new model for teaching about the Engaged Neighbor principles. 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. Participants will receive daily emails and meet online. These virtual team experiences are offered when a group of 10 is interested. Next trip is March 17-23, 2024.
Publications, Communication and MORE
Publications
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David Burton is a published author, and his books are available on Amazon. He is working on a book about neighboring. In 2024, we will add links to some research guides about being an engaged neighbor that the University of Missouri will publish.
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Subscribe to the Engaged Neighbor Newsletter. Twice named best digital neighboring newsletter in America by Neighborhoods USA (2022 and 2023). Or add my name to the Republic (Mo.) 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.