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Article created by: Viktorija Gabulaitė

Howdy, neighbors! How are you all doing this fine day, dear Pandas? Why don’t you sit down with a cool glass of lemonade? Is there anything on your mind that you’d like to talk about? Do you need help repainting your house or mowing your lawn? Don’t be shy—we’re happy to help. The essence of a wholesome neighbor and a strong local community is kindness. That and the willingness to lend a helping hand without expecting anything in return.

We know—the world can seem like a scary and dark place sometimes, full of spooky fears and lingering doubts. However, life’s also full of light and joy. And it’s the people closest to us who help keep the darkness at bay. We can prove it, too! The Bored Panda team has picked out the most wholesome examples of neighbors going out of their way to make the world a better place for everyone.

Scroll down to have a look at the soul-healing pics, upvote the ones that brought a smile to your face, and let us know all about the friendliest neighbors in your own communities, dear Pandas.

#1

My 90-Year-Old Neighbor Hasn’t Walked Her Dog In Years So I Volunteered To Do It For Her. So Proud Of Buddy’s Weight Loss

Small dog before and after weight loss transformation, showing wholesome neighbor's care and kindness outdoors and indoors.

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    Neighbors That Care

    Tweet from Stacey Marie sharing a wholesome neighbor moment that restored faith in humanity through caring words and concern.

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    #3

    One Of My Neighbours Slipped This Under My Door While I Was Practising, I Thought They Were Going To Make A Noise Complaint But They Just Had A Request

    Handwritten note on lined paper showing a humble request, highlighting wholesome neighbor acts restoring faith in humanity.

    I played it with my windows open and I heard really loud clapping come from a balcony a few stories up which was super lovely. I'm in such a lovely mood now it's so nice to be appreciated. 

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    #4

    Some Guy Spraypainted Some Very Explicit Anti-Gay Slurs On A Garage Down The Street (A Gay Couple Live There), So Our Neighborhood Got Together And Painted This

    Colorful rainbow and progress pride flag painted on a door symbolizing neighbors acting wholesomely and community support.

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    #5

    So My 102 Year Old Neighbour Was Admitted To Hospital With A Stroke And She Still Remembered My 21st

    Handwritten birthday card from a neighbor expressing warm wishes despite being in hospital, showcasing wholesome neighbor acts.

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    #6

    A Note Left For A Neighbor

    Handwritten note from autistic neighbor Sebastian expressing gratitude for Christmas lights, showing wholesome neighborly kindness.

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    #7

    Relationships Like These Are A Gift

    Wrapped Christmas presents from an elderly neighbor showing wholesome neighborly kindness that restored faith in humanity.

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    #8

    In 2019, This 15-Year-Old Kid Started To Take Care Of His Elderly Neighbors Every Single Day After They Had Medical Setbacks. God Bless You Romemylion

    Young neighbor comforting an elderly woman in a hospital bed, showcasing wholesome neighborly acts restoring faith in humanity.

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    #9

    Good Neighbor

    Tweet showing a neighbor's wholesome act of feeding an elderly man, restoring faith in humanity through kindness.

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    #10

    Lost My Husband Suddenly 6 Months Ago, Lost My Cat Last Week. Today, My Neighbor Brought Me This Baby Girl. Smiled For The First Time In Days And Haven’t Stopped

    Fluffy white kitten with black nose spot being held, evoking wholesome neighbor moments that restore faith in humanity.

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    #11

    A UPS Driver Went Above-And-Beyond This Year, Delivering Nearly 200 Packages A Day Through Lockdowns. Hundreds Of Neighbors Came Out To Give Him A Hero's Salute

    Emotional UPS driver touched by wholesome neighbor support during a community event, restoring faith in humanity.

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    #12

    Learning Sign Language For A Deaf 3-Year-Old Neighbor

    Group of neighbors attending an American Sign Language class together, showing wholesome neighborly kindness and support.

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    #13

    We Ran Out Of Toilet Paper And Asked Our Downstairs Neighbor If We Could Borrow Some. This Is How It Arrived, Delivered To Our Door

    Dog wearing a pink collar with a roll of toilet paper placed through it on a wooden floor, showcasing wholesome neighbor acts.

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    #14

    Our Neighbor Doesn't Have Wi-Fi, So We Talked Her Through Joining Ours. Once On She Received 70 Messages From Her Children Living Overseas

    Two neighbors interacting outside a home, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness and restoring faith in humanity.

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    #15

    Love Your Neighbor

    Two neighbors holding a colorful sign promoting love and acceptance for all, showing wholesome neighborly kindness.

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    #16

    My Neighbor Painted My Dog For Me And My Brother For Absolutely No Reason. We Love It

    Man holding a painting of a dog next to the dog, showcasing neighbors acting wholesomely and restoring faith in humanity.

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    #17

    Neighbors Helping Out Strangers During The Australian Bushfires. Everything Helps And It All Adds Up

    Handwritten sign on house offering water, food, and help to evacuees, showing neighbors acting wholesomely and restoring faith.

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    #18

    Helping Your Neighbors In Need

    Community pantry in apartment complex stocked by neighbors acting wholesomely to support those in need.

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    #19

    When You Do Not Have A Doggo But Your Neighbor Does

    Neighbor petting a small dog through a fence, showcasing wholesome neighborly acts that restore faith in humanity.

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    #20

    After Bad Storms, This Retired Old Man Goes Around Our Neighborhood And Cleans The Debris Out Of Yards And Catch Basins

    Neighbor using a golf cart to help with yard work, showing wholesome neighborly kindness and restoring faith in humanity.

    When I asked him why he said “because I am retired and have the time to help”. 10/10 great dude

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    #21

    90-Year-Old Neighbor On Strict Quarantine Put Out A Table Of Roses From His Garden In Wood Vases He Made By Hand

    A wholesome neighbor’s Mother’s Day gift with red roses in small vases on a table in a garden setting.

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    #22

    I’m On Vacation For A Week And Asked My Neighbor To Go Check On Our Cat. He Checked On More Than That

    Man showing wholesome neighbor acts like sharing snacks, flowers, and moments that restore faith in humanity.

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    #23

    We Lost Everything In A House Fire Two Days Ago. Our Little Neighbor Did A Lemonade Stand To Raise Money For Us

    Neighbors and kids offering free lemonade with a donation sign, showing wholesome neighborly acts restoring faith in humanity.

    The firemen who tried to save our house came by to support it.

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    #24

    This Mailman Decided To Retire, The Whole Neighborhood Throw Him A Goodbye Party And Raise Money For His Dream Vacation

    Neighbors acting wholesomely with kindness and community spirit, restoring faith in humanity in a friendly neighborhood setting.

    Once his very last shift was finally over, the neighborhood had another surprise for Mr. Floyd. 300+ people came to a covered dish block party in his honor. People stood in line all night for hugs and photos. Floyd's known these guys since they were babies. "Now you guys are as tall as I am!". Floyd said tonight’s sendoff was the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for him. His parting words: “Continue to take care of each other, and smile when you think of me.”
    He hopes to go to Hawaii one day, so neighbors have launched an official Go Fund Me to help Mr. Floyd realize his dream of visiting Hawaii one day. 

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    #25

    Our 4 Year Old Twin Neighbours Left A Little Gift For Fira. She Loved It So Much She Carried It For Her Entire Walk

    Golden retriever puppy holding a stick with a note, symbolizing wholesome neighbor acts restoring faith in humanity.

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    #26

    My Neighbor Just Passed Away And His Wife Is Still Quarantined Which Means Nobody Can Go Over To Comfort Her

    Neighbor’s wholesome garden with plants displayed on an orange painter’s palette, inspiring faith in humanity.

    He was a public school art teacher so the neighbors got together and made this for her to let her know how much he meant to us and our community.

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    #27

    I Mentioned That I Am Out Of Work And My Elderly Neighbor Left This On My Doorstep

    Handwritten note from a neighbor offering non-perishable food items, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness and support.

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    #28

    My Elderly Neighbor Moved Out And Left This For Me

    Box of retro Nintendo 64 consoles, controllers, and game cartridges showing neighbors acting wholesomely and restoring faith in humanity.

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    #29

    Our Neighbor Gives Treats Through The Fence. Recently He Has Been Giving My Daughter Treats Too. This Is Them Waiting Patiently Today

    Toddler and two dogs looking through a fence at neighbors’ yard, showcasing wholesome neighborly moments and community faith.

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    #30

    These Kind Neighbors Repaired And Painted The House Of A Lonely, Retired School Teacher For Free

    Neighbors acting wholesomely by coming together to restore a worn house, showing community kindness and support.

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    #31

    These Young Guys Saved Their Elderly Neighbor Mr. C From A House Fire

    Group of neighbors standing together outdoors showing wholesome neighborly support and kindness in a residential area.

    This is Bridgeton. Mr. ‘C’ has lived here for nearly 50 years, and is well known in his neighborhood. Yesterday, unknown to him while he was watching television, this group saw smoke coming from the roof of his house. Rather than ignore it, they were concerned for their neighbor and alerted him. They got Mr. C out of his house while a neighbor climbed out the window with a fire extinguisher and slowed down a burning exhaust fan that was on fire.

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    #32

    Being Wholesome To Their Neighbor

    Plate of cookies with a handwritten note from neighbors sharing Eid celebration, a wholesome neighborly act restoring faith in humanity.

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    #33

    Apartment Complex Flooded At Least 3 Feet. Good Neighbors Saved Dogs Trapped Inside

    Broken window with a handwritten note from a neighbor reassuring that the dogs are safe upstairs, showing wholesome neighborly care.

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    #34

    Someone Stole A Kid's Razor Scooter In Our Neighborhood. An Anonymous Neighbor Decided To Restore Some Joy Back For The Kid

    Handwritten note from a neighbor offering a replacement scooter, showing wholesome neighborly kindness and restoring faith in humanity.

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    #35

    My Neighbors Brought Me A "Plate" Since I Didn't Go Anywhere For Thanksgiving

    Meal containers with labels including turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry, showing wholesome neighborly food sharing.

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    #36

    Neighborhood Kids Were Using This Lady’s Yard For Sledding Without Asking. She Responded By Blasting Xmas Music Out Her Window, Putting On A Santa Hat With A Beard And Joining Them

    Person wearing a Santa hat holding a sled on a snowy hill, enjoying a wholesome neighborly winter day outdoors.

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    #37

    Left This In My Neighbor's Garden To Cheer Them Up

    Decorative neighbor’s garden display with cartoon figure blending into tall purple flowers, showcasing wholesome neighbor acts.

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    #38

    My Son Was Looking Out Of The Window And Saw My Elderly Neighbor Walking In The Rainstorm Without An Umbrella On Friday. And Walked Him All The Way Home

    Two neighbors sharing an umbrella on a rainy day, showing a wholesome act of kindness and community spirit.

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    #39

    An Offer From The Neighbor

    Child's handwritten note offering dog sitting to neighbors, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness and community support.

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    #40

    So My Cat Died A Few Days Ago And The Neighbors Kids Found Out And My This Collage Of Him. I'm In Tears

    Photo collage of a gray cat named Ninja with text about a neighborhood watcher, showcasing wholesome neighbor acts.

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    #41

    My Old Man Removed A Fence Panel So He Can Share A Beer With His Neighbor

    Two neighbors sitting in a garden, enjoying a peaceful moment, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness.

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    #42

    This Is My 98 Year Old Neighbor And Friend. She Is Afraid To Go To Church So Every Sunday I Go Over And Set Her Up To Watch A Livestream Of Mass

    Elderly woman reading a book at a table, smiling warmly, showcasing wholesome neighbor acts restoring faith in humanity.

    Recently, I found the book of Sunday’s so she can follow along. She is such a blessing to me. 

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    #43

    A Neighbor I've Never Even Spoken To Saw That I Was Home Alone All Day On Thanksgiving And Brought Me This

    A wholesome neighborly meal tray with turkey, macaroni, greens, cornbread, rolls, deviled eggs, and cranberry sauce.

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    #44

    These Neighbors Adjusted Their Fence So They Could Enjoy A Beer Together With Social Distance

    Two neighbors enjoying drinks with a shared wooden fence bar, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness and creativity.

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    #45

    Lovely Note From My New Neighbours

    Handwritten note from new neighbors introducing themselves and inviting connection, showcasing wholesome neighborly kindness.

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    #46

    We Recently Had A Death In Our Family. That Usually Means Families Will Come Over Every Day For A Couple Days - At Least 25-30 Kids Outside Out Of Control And Wild For The Entire Day

    Children playing in a neighborhood park with a colorful inflatable, showing neighbors acting wholesomely together.

    Today the neighbor rented a bouncy house for the entire day, just for the kids.


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