GRAND ISLAND - A neighborhood in Grand Island is flowing with positivity as the residents display encouraging messages in their yards to help friends and family get through these tough times. A local woman hanging her kids’ artwork inspired 'Card My Yard' to take that idea to the next level.

Local Card My Yard owner Alysha Penas tells us, "I thought, 'I might as well put up a couple feel good signs and see how it goes' and it received an instant response."

The warm feeling the signs bring to the community inspired others to pay it forward.

Penas' neighbor Jane Gloor says, "Driving around the neighborhood we noticed the signs, and how much joy that brought to [us]. We wanted to do the same thing and put a little hope in people's hearts as they drove by our yard."

The bold colorful letters can display whatever message the homeowner wants, with a goal of spreading happiness and unity.

Penas says, "It just brightens the day a little bit... just smile, be happy", while Gloor added "I think it can just show that we are all one, we are in this together."

Traditionally, Card My Yard focuses more on birthdays or graduations, but Alysha says the company that makes the signs is adjusting with the times.

"They came out with hand sanitizer graphic, a virus, there is Nurse things... even a roll of toilet paper"

Alysha has been overwhelmed by the response her signs have sparked, and says her personal message to the public is simple:

"The sign I had in my yard the other day said 'Keep calm, smile on'."

If you're interested in carding you yard, visit: https://www.cardmyyard.com/grand-island/