Good neighbors make a place feel like home

Robert mows his own lawn plus three of his neighbors' lawns every week. He says he just likes doing it. He also puts his American flag up every day and night.

When Brandon and Trish moved in next door, they quickly became part of the neighborhood. Their kids play together, they share food and pastries, swap leftovers, and invite one another over.

Bill is a Vietnam War veteran who is always ready to help. He cleaned the cobwebs and junk from under the shared mailboxes, even after getting stung by a hornet. He did not complain.

When an outdoor water valve broke and started spraying, Chris stayed outside to help until the water stopped. His quick response kept a stressful problem from becoming something worse.

Mackenzie has three children, all three years old or younger, yet still checks in on neighbors, makes meals, remembers what people are going through, brings people together for celebrations, and remembers the birthdays of the kids on the street. Her kindness is grounded in her family, her faith, her country, and her commitment to serving others.

Courtney is a police officer who sometimes leaves home early in the morning or returns very late at night. She protects the community nearly every day, and her neighbor wanted to honor her with an American flag.

Bob has been a neighbor for more than 50 years. When the family is away, he mows the lawn and brings in the mail and newspaper. He has always been there when they need him.

Kim welcomed new neighbors with a home-improvement gift card, picks up their packages when they are away, and gives their children gifts at the holidays. She is the kind of neighbor who makes a new place feel like home.

Alan cuts the grass when his neighbors are away or sick, shares his clothes, and brings them food. They say he has a huge heart.

Mark is the person everyone calls first. He helps with the pool, brings in mail, moves a couch, grills burgers, and drops what he is doing to help his neighbors.