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Julie Budkowski — Cocoa, FL

From hurricane recovery to backyard BBQs: How a 100-year-old riverside park became the heartbeat of a Florida neighborhood.

“Our neighborhood is united by more than just streets...”

Meet Julie from Cocoa, Florida. Her community learnt they shared a 100-year-old riverside park and have turned it into a hub for connection. From baby showers and New Year’s BBQs to stepping up when disaster strikes—like rebuilding their dock after a hurricane or helping a neighbor recover from a house fire—they prove that a neighborhood is truly what you make of it.

How have your neighbors come together in service of your community? Tell us about in the comments, below.

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