Templates for Action: Good Neighbor Bingo Cards
At Over Zero, we meet people everyday who love and stand up for their neighbors. No matter our differences, we’re all stronger when we look out for each other. A neighborhood where everyone feels at home starts with small acts of kindness.
We hope this Bingo Card sparks some ideas and makes it easy to get started. Together we can create a community of joy, safety, connection, and peace - one square at a time.
More About Each Square:
Pick Up Trash In A Public Space
Grab A Friend, Your Sunscreen And A Trashbag! Make Your Local Park Shine.
Host A Block Party Or Community Event
Send Invites A Week Or Two Ahead Of Time And Make Something Simple That Folks Might Like. Don’t Overthink It.
Shop At A Local Business
Stop By That Store You Always Pass But Have Never Been In!
Fact Check Something Before Sharing It
Don’t Be Part Of Spreading Fear And Misinformation
Compliment A Stranger
It Feels Good. For Both Of You.
Introduce Yourself To A Neighbor You Don’t Know
Yes, Even If They Seem Grumpy Or Have A Sign In Your Yard You Disagree With
Send A Thank You Card To Someone Who Did The Right Thing
They Could Be A Friend, Elected Official, Faith Leader, Or Community Member
Create A Neighbor Phone Tree
If That’s Too Big Of A Lift, Exchange Numbers With 3 Neighbors
Listen To Someone With A Different Opinion
Come Up With Two Questions That Are Curious And Non Judgmental. Ask Them And Really Listen To The Answer.
List All The Kind Things You See In A Day
Remember Ordinary Acts Of Kindness Are Powerful And Everywhere.
Volunteer In Your Community
Volunteer To Be A Tutor At A Local Library, Work A Community Festival, Or Walk Dogs At An Animal Shelter.
Try Something New At The YMCA
Join A Club Sport Or Try Out A Fitness Class You’ve Never Done Before. Stay Cool During Summer By Checking Out The Pool. Look At The Youth Camps They Offer.
Be Yourself
Making Ourselves Smaller Doesn’t Protect Us. Instead It Isolates Us And Makes Us More Vulnerable. Choose Community Whenever You Can.
Visit A Library
Ask A Librarian For A Book Recommendation, Study Or Work There For A Few Hours Or Take Your Kiddo To A Story Hour.
Sign Up To Be A Poll Worker
Elections Should Exist And They Should Be Safe. Help Make That Happen.
Help A Neighbor With A Small Task
Take In Their Trash Cans. Bring Them Their Package From The Mail Room. Ask If They Need Anything From The Store.
Make A Meal For Someone Grieving Or In Need
You Can Cook Things In Large Batches And Freeze Them If You Have The Space. Then You Always Have Something On Hand.
Leave A Kind Note For Someone To Find
Maybe You Know Them, Maybe You Don’t. Bonus Points If You Leave It Somewhere Tensions Usually Run High.
Attend A Local Community Meeting
Think School Board, Town Hall, Or Council Meeting
Gather Regularly With People Who Live Close By
Make It Simple. Order Pizza Every Other Week Or Make A Pot Of Soup Once A Month. Use Paper Plates For Easy Clean Up.
Register To Vote
Use Your Voice!
Donate To A Cause You Care About
Times Are Hard For Individuals And Organizations. Is There Someone Doing Valuable Work In Your Community? Make A Financial Gift To Support Them If You Are Able To.
Join Or Host A Book Club
Donate To A Local Food Pantry
Find Your Local Foodbank Here.
Share This Card With 5 People
Text Them This Link And Support Each Other Along The Way
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