This year, Great River Homes, Inc. proudly recognizes Steve Swan as our Good Neighbor Award recipient, honoring his unwavering spirit of volunteerism and his heartfelt dedication to the betterment of our organization and the people we serve.

Steve’s story is one of quiet service and steadfast love—a reflection of what it truly means to be a good neighbor. For 35 years, he has stood beside our mission, giving not for recognition, but because he sees the people of Great River Homes as family. His acts of kindness have come in all forms: shoveling snow in the biting cold so others could safely get to work, silencing a midnight smoke alarm so everyone could rest easy, or clearing storm-fallen trees to make way for a new day.

He has shared in our celebrations and our sorrows, showing up with the same humble strength whether he was helping prepare for a picnic or comforting those mourning a loss. Sometimes his kindness looked as simple as delivering a hot cup of coffee after a long overnight shift—a gesture that spoke volumes about his character and the love he holds for the Great River Homes community.

As Steve so beautifully put it, these aren’t just memories of a job—they are the moments that build a family. For 35 years, Steve has helped hold that family together, showing through his actions what it means to care deeply, serve selflessly, and love unconditionally.

Thank you, Steve, for reminding us all that being a good neighbor is not about grand gestures—it’s about showing up, day after day, for the people who matter most.