Local Good Directory Template

Why a Local Good Directory?

Your community is full of good things: businesses doing right by their employees, community gardens, volunteer opportunities, gathering places, people making a difference. But we often don't know about them.

This template helps you create a living directory of the good in your community. Share it with neighbors. Keep it updated. Watch it grow.

📋 How to Use This Template

Start small. Add 5-10 things you already know about.
Share it. Post it in your neighborhood group, share with friends.
Ask for contributions. "What good things should we add?"
Keep it updated. Add new discoveries. Remove things that are no longer active.
Make it accessible. Keep it in a shared document, website, or printed version.

Local Businesses Doing Good

Track businesses that treat employees well, give back to the community, or operate ethically:

Business Name	What They Do	Why They're Good	Location
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Community Gardens & Green Spaces

Places where people grow food, flowers, or community:

Name/Location	What's There	How to Get Involved	Contact
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Volunteer Opportunities

Ways to give back in your community:

Organization	What They Need	Time Commitment	Contact
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Gathering Places

Spaces where people come together:

Place	What Happens There	When	Open To
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

People Making a Difference

Individuals in your community doing good (with permission to share):

Name	What They Do	How to Support	Contact
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Free or Low-Cost Resources

Things available to community members:

Little Free Libraries: _________________
Community Tool Libraries: _________________
Free Classes/Workshops: _________________
Food Pantries: _________________
Clothing Closets: _________________
Other Resources: _________________

💡 Tips for Building Your Directory

Start with what you know. Don't wait until it's perfect. Start with 5 things and grow.
Ask around. "What good things are happening in our community?"
Verify information. Make sure contact info and details are current.
Get permission. Before listing someone, ask if it's okay.
Keep it positive. This is about the good, not complaints.
Make it accessible. Share it widely. Keep it updated.
Celebrate additions. When someone adds something, thank them.

📱 Digital Options

Consider creating your directory as:

Google Doc/Sheet: Easy to share and collaborate
Simple Website: More permanent, easier to find
Neighborhood App: Nextdoor, Facebook group, etc.
Printed Version: For those who prefer paper, update quarterly

Ready to Start?

Fill in what you know. Share it. Ask others to contribute. Watch your directory of good grow.

Remember: Every community has good things. Your directory helps people find them.

Find the good. Share the good. Choose 90.