“As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern for others.
Understanding, love, and respect build cohesive families and communities. The same bonds cement our Nation, and the nations of the world.
For most of us, this sense of community is nurtured and expressed in our neighborhoods where we give each other an opportunity to share and feel part of a larger family.”

In 2003, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to make September 28th National Good Neighbor Day. Good Neighbor Day traditionally falls on the 28th September, and is a great way to interact with your neighbors. It’s a day to recognize the value of your neighbors in your life.

If you have new neighbors and you’d like to get to know them, then make it your mission on Good Neighbor Day to go and introduce yourself. You may meet some really interesting people that you would like to spend more time with. Offer to help them get acquainted with all the facilities available in your neighborhood. This is a great gift you can offer to your neighbors and National Good Neighbor Day is an appropriate day to do it.

Whatever it’s called and whenever you celebrate it, National Good Neighbor Day can be a great way to find new neighbors and show them your appreciation. It doesn’t really need to be a national holiday but it’s a great idea anyway! The value of great neighbors will come to the fore during times of need. If you don’t have any family members living near you, then having good neighbors is like being surrounded by a second family. Being able to call on your neighbors any time of the day or night can be very important, especially if you live on your own.

National Good Neighbor Day should not be confused with stores who advertize “Good Neighbor Days.” They are doing it to promote sales and many organizations use the same theme to advertize the cause they are promoting.

National Good Neighbor Day is generally filled with activities that you organize for yourself and your neighbors, or it’s a community celebration. You can arrange a barbecue or dinner for your neighbors, or you might like to go out to a local restaurant. Whatever you choose to do it will be a great time to spend together. It’s a time to sit with and really get to know your neighbors and can be the start of a really wonderful relationship.