Our Mission
GNG strengthens communities by creating, sharing and supporting opportunities that have a positive social and environmental impact.
How We Began
What We Do
Where We're Going
Board Of Directors
...and why they are committed to GNG
Julie Shay, President
“Good Neighbors allows me to help grow a community of people and partners who value and prioritize caring for one another and our environment. “
Margaret Hardy, Secretary/Treasurer
“Because of the connections it builds among people in the community.”
Vanessa Bright
“Because we offer a safety net for those whose needs might otherwise go unmet.”
Mike Vakas
“So I can make our Maryland community better than I found it“.
Chris Myers, Vice President
“Because GNG invites us to easily help when and where we can, and even in small things, it makes a big difference in the lives of others.“
Joann Price
“Because it provides avenues to specific ways to help our neighbors.”
Christine Joyce
“I think making the world a better place is just in my DNA. The mission and partnerships with GNG allow me to help where it really matters. If I can do my part to make our community a better more sustainable place to live, that makes me happy“.
Volunteers
...and why they volunteer to help GNG
Deb Hoffman,
Blood Drive Organizer
“The best part about GNG is to join, all you need is a heart. Neighbors helping neighbors. It’s a simple concept that has had an enormous impact in our community.“
Robin Ward,
Graphic Designer
“I’ve always been someone who feels great joy when helping and giving to others and volunteering with GNG is a natural extension of that. As a single mom of a daughter with cerebral palsy, it’s my life’s mission to make every day the best it can be for her. “
Lynda Wilkinson,
Blood Drive Organizer
“Good Neighbors’ role as liaison makes so much sense; collaborating with other organizations benefits everyone.“
Kathie Hamlett,
S(o)uper Bowl Coordinator
“The GNG offers many different opportunities and ways to volunteer to meet anyone’s availability and ability. I love the people that I get to meet when volunteering. Volunteering offers a tangible way to make a troubled world a better place.”
Brian Githehu,
Communications Manager
“I love what GNG stands for and love the fact that what we’re doing is making such a huge difference in the lives of real people with real needs and helping the environment at the same time.”
Roger Moss,
Website Developer
“Love doing what I do even more when it is working on websites and helping my community at the same time.“
Picture Yourself Here,
Rogue Gardeners Lead
“Help lead and design projects to engage the community in improving & maintaining local waterways and increasing prevalence of native plants, shrubs and trees.”
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
William James | Philosopher, Psychologist
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