a peace initiative
Mission and Values of Neighbor to Neighbor Toledo
Mission: N2N encourages respectful and productive relationships among neighbors by sponsoring social and educational experiences leading all people to a more civil, peaceful and kind world
We believe:
That all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect
That all people have the capacity for goodness and kindness
That while always desirable, we approach reconciliation between neighbors without judgment
That we are always working to be better at creating healthy relationships
That how we treat people matters
That acts of kindness matter
That working for peace matters
In 2025 we will highlight Intentional Acts of Kindness!! Watch each month for some fresh ideas about how to š©· your neighbor!
Augustās Intentional Act of Kindness:
Be kind to call center workers!
Did you know that working in a call center is among THE most stressful jobs?
Makes sense, doesn't it? Who among us looks forward to having to interact with a "call center?"
Well, here's a challenge: look for ways to be kind!
Offer thanks, positive feedback, or at least remain calm and civil if we are frustrated on our side of the call.
Take a breath and and show kindness!
intentional acts of kindness
come and get them
Past IAKsā¦
July: Show kindness to those traveling!
June: Bring back the peace sign!
May: Kindness Bingo! Download a clean bingo card to play along!
April: Volunteer! There are so many wonderful community organizations that could use some help! Just one hour can make a huge difference! What sparks your imagination? What might you accomplish?
March: Thank a cashier or clerk! We all know how much a simple sign of gratitude can brighten someone's day.
February: send a Valentine to prisoners, shut ins, nursing home residents or people who could use some cheer. We will be distributing our heart stickers to all 19 branches of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library! Share them with someone who needs encouragement or who is doing something kind.
Neighbor to Neighborās Christmastime Peace Notecard sale raised over $1500 to support one of our great neighbors, Momās House Toledo. Thank you to all who purchased cards!
āMomās House is a faith-based organization that strives to positively influence the lives of two generations through education for both parent and child. We believe that all life has value and every child and parent deserves to be loved, protected and nurtured for who they are and who they can become, regardless of their circumstance.ā
Learn more about Momās House: https://momshousetoledo.org
āThe enthusiasm, the support, the welcome this initiative has received just affirms that I am not the only one who has been bothered by the political divide!ā
āCarol N.
neighbor to neighbor yard signs
Last year we distributed 2300 yard signs! They are a visible reminder of our desire for peace. Feel free to leave them up so we can be encouraged to be kind. We hope to make more signs available in the future. Stay tuned for details when the weather allows us to put new signs in the ground!!
