Sponsors Needed for Missouri Good Neighbor Week

 

Neighboring isn’t just something we talk about in Missouri — it’s something we live. Every year during Missouri Good Neighbor Week, communities across the state take intentional, simple actions to build connection, show kindness, and make their neighborhoods better places to live. From small acts of service to inspiring community-led efforts, this week highlights the best of what it means to be a neighbor.

But bringing this celebration to life — and helping it grow — takes more than goodwill. It takes support.

That’s why we’re excited to offer a way for businesses and organizations to sponsor Missouri Good Neighbor Week and help amplify the reach and impact of this meaningful initiative.

Current Sponsors 

The presenting sponsors of Missouri Good Neighbor Week are University of Missouri Extension and The Hopeful Neighborhood Project. 

The Hopeful Neighborhood Project inspires and equips everyday neighbors to pursue the common good right where they live.

University of Missouri Extension is a valued and trusted educational solution to improve the quality of life in Missouri, the nation and the world.

Missouri Good Neighbor Week is also a partner with National Good Neighbor Day.

But we have room for additional sponsors are want to help expand the reach of this holiday.

The Cost of Celebration—and the Opportunity to Support It

Each year, the cost of promoting Missouri Good Neighbor Week and sharing the stories of outstanding neighbors increases. Media exposure, graphic design, event coordination, recognition materials, digital campaigns, and awards all require investment.

Because so many community-minded organizations have asked how they could help, we created a formal sponsorship program. Now friends of the movement can officially participate, not only through action — but through support that fuels growth.

What Sponsorship Supports

By sponsoring Missouri Good Neighbor Week, you help:

  • Spread awareness of the importance of neighboring across the state.

  • Celebrate outstanding acts of kindness and engagement.

  • Recognize exceptional neighbors through nomination categories.

  • Make possible future growth and expansion of the week’s impact.

Your contribution helps ensure every county — and every Missourian — knows about the power of good neighbor behavior.

Sponsorship Levels & Recognition

We offer three levels of sponsorship so organizations of different sizes can support in ways that make sense to them. Each level includes recognition in unique ways that help celebrate your commitment to community:

⭐ Presenting Sponsor — $10,000

As a Presenting Sponsor, your organization will receive top-tier recognition in promotional materials, press releases, event signage, and digital campaigns. Your support plays a major role in making the week’s programming possible.

🏆 Award Sponsors — $3,000

Award Sponsors help power the individual nomination categories. Your name will appear alongside specific awards, ensuring your brand is associated with meaningful recognition of community neighbors.

🏆 Engaged Neighbor Sponsors — $1,000

For individuals who love the week and what it represents and want to support our marketing and awards. Individual donors will be recognized in ways that are appropriate.

(Additional sponsor levels and benefits can be customized, just ask us how!)

Celebrate Good — Together

Missouri Good Neighbor Week exists to recognize excellence in neighboring and inspire more people to take simple, intentional actions that strengthen community. Sponsors are not just financial supporters — they are partners in the mission.

When you choose to sponsor, you are investing in:

✨ Stronger communities.
✨ Greater visibility for good neighbor stories.
✨ A movement that creates more belonging across the state.

Join Us in Supporting Neighboring in Missouri

If your organization believes in connection, kindness, and community impact — then you already believe in what Missouri Good Neighbor Week represents. Sponsorship is your way to step into the story, boost community engagement, and help us reach more Missourians than ever before.

Together, we can make each Good Neighbor Week bigger, brighter, and more meaningful — and celebrate the neighbors who make Missouri exceptional.

Contact David Burton at burtond@missouri.edu or 417-881-8909.

Missouri Good Neighbor Week donations can be mailed to the Greene County Extension Council, 2400 S Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807.


WRITTEN BY

David L. Burton

Take the Engaged Neighbor pledge and become part of a movement! The pledge outlines five categories and 20 principles to guide you toward becoming an engaged neighbor. Sign the pledge at https://nomoregoodneighbors.com. Individuals who take the pledge do get special invitations to future events online and in person. Contact the blog author, David L. Burton via email at dburton541@yahoo.com.



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