500 good deeds across Amherst.
What we do together makes the difference.
From helping a neighbor shovel snow to donating to a local pantry, every good deed strengthens our community. Share your acts of kindness and help Amherst exceed our goal of 500 good deeds.
We’ve received 40 Good Deeds to date!
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“ My neighbor, Doug, clears my drive anyway time it snows, thanks! ”
— Robert M.
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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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— Tia M.
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I saw a dad and his teenage son shoveling out a fire hydrant.
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— Cathi U.
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I live on a corner and my neighbor that lives behind me shovels my sidewalk on the side of my house, and the neighbor that lives to the right of me shovels my walk in front of the house without my asking either one of them to do so. I am one lucky gal!
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— Marge M.
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I had open heart surgery in December and my physical activity is temporarily restricted. Without asking, multiple neighbors have been shoveling my driveway and sidewalk all winter. That's not just one event. That's commitment to helping neighbors.
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— Jim C.
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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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— Barbara E.
“ My neighbor, Tom, used his snowblower to clear the hard snow on my driveway apron and do the sidewalks on both sides. ”
— Denise A.
“ My neighbor, Jim, cleared my sidewalk. ”
— Theresa S.
“ Drove a friend to the hospital and home. ”
— Mary Jo L.
“ 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! ”
— Emily