Although the holidays fill hearts with joy and fuel a giving spirit, kindness happens all year and comes in many forms. Once a week, retired grocery manager Rick Kersting rises before dawn to distribute bread to underserved people. Three young brothers started their own lawn care service to support their Tepe Park neighbors. During winter storms, a club of all-wheel drive vehicle owners makes sure health care employees safely get to work. Classic car pals finished restoring an ailing friend’s beloved MG TD. Over in Vann Park, residents’ priority on connectedness has opened the neighborhood’s arms to the entire city. Folks needing a boost get one each Christmas from Anna Hazlett’s Santa cookies. Across the community, everyday residents are embodying the holiday spirit and finding inspiring and uplifting ways to be good neighbors — all year.
A Legacy Iced in Love
Anna Hazlett keeps her friend’s decades-old tradition alive
Growing Through Mowing
Three brothers’ lawn care business helps the grass look greener in their neighborhood
Snowed In? Snow Problem
Evansville Jeepers shift into gear for Operation Snowflake
‘The Bread Man’ Bakes A Difference
Rick Kersting’s weekly deliveries cut food waste and spread joy
Revved Up Kindness
Jim Barrow’s pals finish restoring his vintage automobile
‘Come On Board!’
Vann Park Neighborhood Association opens its arms to the entire community
