“Helped someone catch their runaway dog. ”

“I gave my extra ticket for the UB Distinguished Speaker Series to a stranger so she could enjoy listening to Hoda Kotb!”

“My best friend is going through a difficult time so I made several meals for her family to help her out.”

“My friend was ill, possibly with food poisoning, and needed Pedialyte & bananas. Ran to the store & dropped them off to her.”

“Donated a men's and women's clothing to Friends of the Night in Downtown Buffalo. The organization helps the homeless in our area with clothes, food and basic essentials.”

“Delivered five bags of groceries to an apartment in a senior living facility. I stayed to the put groceries away for the resident who shared that she falls often. She was very sweet and grateful.”

“Helped a driver with a 'locked' steering wheel. Saved her money & time on a cold day. My son got to see what it means to give back, help people & to be kind as we want others to do for us.”

“As a Den Leader for my sons’ Cub Scout Pack, I organize activities that focus on building character, leadership, safety, citizenship. This helps them & the broader community. ”

“My friends Gary & Brenda made a warm meal for our family of 6 after my neck surgery. ”

“After noticing a coworker wearing the same few outfits day after day, a colleague gifted clothing items to her. It was a simple act of kindness that made a meaningful difference.”

“Walked my neighbor's dog while she was receiving medical treatment.”

“Devankk devotes hours to strengthen community engagement and supporting cultural initiatives that bring people together. He always steps forward to help & support the Indian community. ”

“My husband dropped off a gallon of milk for our elderly neighbor, who is house bound, as a small act of kindness.”

“My son & I stopped in the Clerk's Office to get a copy of a birth certificate and the staff were so friendly, kind, and helpful. I hope they know that they were noticed & appreciated.
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“Assessor’s Office staff were friendly, engaging & helpful. My stress level dropped instantly. It reminded me how these everyday moments shape people’s experience of a community.
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“Town of Amherst employee, Nicole, is a strong advocate for Hospice Buffalo & was a Top 5 coordinator of the Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale. Town of Amherst is proud to support this effort. ”

“My husband, Carl, snowblows the neighbors' sidewalks & clears hydrants. For years, he cleared the area where the children gathered to wait for the bus. He is a very caring human being.”

“My friend, Kerri, helps people every day. She babysits her grandkids; cares for her aunt; & volunteers at Kevin Guest House. She always has a joyful attitude & the world is a better place with her in it!”

“There was a devastating house fire near us & some of the hydrants were not clear. Thankfully, my son had the one at our house clear for the firefighters to use that night. He always clears it. ”

“Bill goes above & beyond to help in any way possible. He helped when I had surgery; when my snowblower broke; when my car needed to be fixed. Good deeds should be his middle name.”

“My neighbors are always there to help me with my dogs and snowblow my walkway. I'm blessed to have them in my life!
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“I gave our maintenance guy a salad for his shoveling and salting.
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“My neighbor, Doug, clears my drive anyway time it snows, thanks!”

“My husband snowblows our neighborhood, going from corner to corner, so walkers and kids who take buses are safe to walk. I so appreciate him!
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“I saw a dad and his teenage son shoveling out a fire hydrant.
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“My neighbor shovels my sidewalk and the neighbor that lives to the right of me shovels my walk without my asking either one of them to do so. I am one lucky gal!
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“I had open heart surgery & multiple neighbors have been shoveling my driveway & sidewalk all winter. That's commitment to helping neighbors.
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“My neighbor cleared the snow twice front my front porch while my husband was in the hospital. Thank you!
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“My neighbor, Tom, used his snowblower to clear the hard snow on my driveway apron and do the sidewalks on both sides.”

“My neighbor, Jim, cleared my sidewalk.”

“Drove a friend to the hospital and home. ”

“After helping an elderly woman with her senior exemption in the Assessor's Office, Jill noticed the woman was a bit unsteady and kindly walked her out to her car. The woman was very grateful!”

“Cleared snow for Orthodox Jewish neighbors on the Sabbath. ”

“We are seniors and have wonderful anonymous neighbors who have kept our sidewalk clear. Have never caught anyone in the act to thank them. We live on a large corner lot and deeply appreciate their time and thoughtfulness.
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“I have wonderful neighbors on both sides of me!! Mike and JoAnne are always ready to help me, no matter want season it is! Mike snow blows my sidewalk and driveway pad and we take turns bringing in my garbage cans. My new neighbor Larry also snow blows my sidewalk if Mike hasn’t already done it. I’m am so blessed. ”

“Every time I snowblow I do 2 neighbors to the left and 3 neighbors to the right of me.
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“A car had slid off the road at North French & Dodge, and folks were jogging across the street with shovels to dig them out.
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“During a recent snowfall event, I cleared the end of my neighbor's driveway after the plows came through.”

“I started volunteering at the St. Greg’s Cafe because it helps support ministries like EDGE.”

“We have the best neighbors! My husband is an officer and isn't always home. We have a group of neighbors that snowblow our sidewalks and driveway for us each snowfall before he gets home so all the walkers can get to school safely. I am so grateful!”

“I had carpal tunnel surgery and when I came home from work, Steve had already snowblowed my driveway and sidewalk. I wasn't sure how I was going to manage - it was a nice surprise!”

“I saw a young neighbor down the street attempting to shovel her driveway last week while also watching her toddler. The snow was knee deep and she was struggling to move it. That just broke my heart and made me say, "I can't let her continue like that." I started up my snowblower and walked it down to her house. I told her I'll do her driveway because there's so much snow. After I finished she kept offering me something for my efforts. I told her it was a gift as I'm just helping someone in need. Stay at home moms with two kids never have time, especially to clear a driveway with a shovel! My conscience felt better after helping her with the driveway knowing she can return her focus on the house and kids.”

“Jeff goes above and beyond to help me carry heavy groceries in. Anyone in need of help, he is the first one there.”

“To help our neighbors, Bill and Marilyn, my son and I cut the grass in the summer, shovel and snowblow snow in the winter, take out their garbage cans, and help with other deeds inside the house.”

“Our son, 8, checks on our neighbor every day when he gets home from school. He brings in her mail, does chores around the house and makes her laugh. He bounds out the door when he gets home from school to do this exceptionally good deed every day.”

“Our neighbor Emory has cleared the sidewalks in front of his neighbor's houses after each and every snow event. Two of the homes are occupied by older people.”

“Thank you so much to Trey, the Hugs Guy!! He always makes my day when I drive by!!”

“While at the hospital during a snowstorm on New Years Eve to deliver our son, the whole family came over and ensured our driveway was shoveled so that we could come home safely with our newborn.”

“My husband, Ken, consistently demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to our community, particularly during winter storms. Regardless of the severity of the weather, he is often the first to step forward to ensure that our neighbors are safe and supported. Over the years, Ken has voluntarily cleared sidewalks and driveways, checked in on our neighbors, and even provided generators during major storms to ensure homes remained safe and functional. He genuinely enjoys helping others. Our neighbors have come to rely on his dependability and generosity, knowing they can count on him in times of need. Ken takes great pride and joy in serving those around him, and his selfless efforts exemplify the true spirit of community.
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“Thank you to my neighbors on Britannia Drive. There are several who have been taking turns snowblowing the sidewalk in front of each others homes all winter. It makes each time a little easier for each other!”

“An elderly couple in the town with a dog is struggling in this harsh weather to take the dog out several times per day, so I offered and the dog will stay with me until the weather improves.”

“My neighbors on Roycroft plow the sidewalks from Main to at least the circle! We are all so thankful!”

“Our neighbor Beth snow plowed our sidewalk.
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“Shoveled out fire hydrants in my neighborhood that have been buried from recent snowstorms. Felt good to do my small part! ”

“I sold someone something on Marketplace and when they picked up they plowed my driveway. ”

“I fell in a snow bank and Dan and his tech from Hettig's pulled over and helped me get up. No permanent damage but thanks Dan and friend! Lucky to have such wonderful neighbors like Deb C. who engineered my rescue.
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“Neighbors that regularly clear the snow from fire hydrants.
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“George & Chris demonstrating civic pride by helping their neighborhood by snow blowing the sidewalks & cleaning out the storm drain
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“Levi, Liam and Eileen shoveled the driveway of a senior citizen in Snyder after a heavy snowfall.”

“My neighbors on the left and right of us clear our sidewalk so my son has started to reciprocate. Awesome!”

“My 10-year-old son and I snowblowed our neighbor’s driveway and sidewalk.”

“John frequently shovels the sidewalks on Mill Street, going almost a half mile from his house because, in his words, “We have an awesome neighborhood!” - I agree & it’s because of people like him. ”