Amazing things you've seen on nextdoor

[izzy]

Try to stay with me here. I have my son half time, he's with his mom every other week. My boy is autistic, has no concept of his own safety. Tonight he decided that he wanted to go to his mom's house. He just went out the front door and started walking. My wife and I obviously freaked out and started looking for him. She put a post on nextdoor and within 15 minutes we estimate there were 300-400 people looking for our boy. I was driving around looking for him and saw people everywhere with flashlights searching for my son. Everywhere I went there were people just looking for this boy. The police were awesome as well and between the community and them my kiddo was found in just over an hour. He actually made it pretty far before he was found but he made it home without a scratch. I've been pretty anti social media but in this case it was an amazing experience. Our community pretty much dropped whatever they were doing on a Saturday night and started looking for our son. It's really awesome to realize that beneath all our petty conflicts that everyone seems to have real priorities. I'm awestruck with the response that complete strangers helped my family in such an impactful way.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm certainly glad to hear that the community helped to find your son.

[Mazin]

I'm glad he was he was alright!

[izzy]

Thank you. It was actually pretty horrifying. I really wish I could somehow personally thank everyone that helped out. I'm still processing how incredibly awesome the response was.

[Irving]

Glad to hear it. You can make a thank you post, then throw a thank you barbeque next weekend.

[OtterbatHellcat]

There's still some good in the world and sometimes it comes unexpectedly. I know all your friends here are pleased to know the outcome was well.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thank you. It was actually pretty horrifying. I really wish I could somehow personally thank everyone that helped out. I'm still processing how incredibly awesome the response was.

Block Party. You'd be surprised how many from the area would pitch in to make it happen. .

Rent one of those large grills, throw dogs and burgers on call it good.


I would also include when you decide to do it a notice for all To Leave Your Politics At Home. Just a Thank You to everyone.

[Squeeze]

Block Party. You'd be surprised how many from the area would pitch in to make it happen. .

Rent one of those large grills, throw dogs and burgers on call it good.


I would also include when you decide to do it a notice for all To Leave Your Politics At Home. Just a Thank You to everyone.

^^^THIS

[TheGrey]

Nextdoor can get pretty silly at times, but it's really very helpful when there are missing children or pets, or events that can be construed as dangerous to the community. I'm so glad he's okay!

[BladesNBarrels]

This shows the original intent of Nextdoor.
The circumstance captured the great people of the neighborhood who all wanted to help.
That is the "silent majority" that still exists.
A simple thank you is more than they expect and a BBQ would be a treat.
I'm glad everything worked out.