All Neighbors in Springfield, IL
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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The Salvation Army's Tree of Lights Campaign is underway. The Tree of Lights campaign funds a large portion of the Army's budget. The Army provides food, shelter, clothing and more to those who find themselves out of work and out of a home. It also provides Christmas baskets and toys to many families. 
The children who are helped by the Salvation Army get a chance to get a toy and some clothes this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of many. You can pick up an Angel at the WTAX Studios from our Angel Tree, starting November 23rd. The Angel tag will have a child's age and a desired toy or gift on it. You buy that gift, leave it unwrapped and return it and the Angel back to the WTAX studios. Then all of those Angel gifts go to the Army's Christmas Castle to allow for those children to get a gift this holiday season. 
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