GREENE — Cher Bright is not one for grand and showy gestures.

She likes to help people, sure enough, and especially around the holidays.

But when this 51-year-old gets around to chipping in, she has a kind of more-is-better attitude about it, preferring to do a lot of little things rather than one big one.

“I’m not part of any spectacular team,” she says. “It’s just me and not a group. It just makes me happy to bridge the gaps where I can.”

Bright is always on the lookout for people in need. If she can do something to help, she’ll do it. No flash. No loud announcements on social media. Bright just assesses what needs doing and then she does it.

“I usually try to donate something or transport something every week. I post things I don’t need that others could use on the Better Together Androscoggin Facebook page. When someone responds, I deliver it.

“I gather clothing, shoes, jackets, towels from family and friends year round,” she says. “When I get a nice amount of kitchen items, I advertise and newly housed often respond. I did laundry for a year for a couple in a hotel until they made it to a home.”

Just a few years ago, Bright battled cancer. Part of her recovery involves a welder’s torch and a bunch of old auto parts she fashions into some truly fantastic creations.

Another part is helping those in need. And not just helping; getting to know them.

“I find making the effort to drop off items, shake a hand, hear their story and share a smile very worth it,” she says. “I always try to make sure they feel I’m sharing with them.”

The Christmas season brings about goodwill in a lot of folks. Bright makes it a point to try to hang on to that feeling of goodwill no matter what the calendar says.

“It’s not just the holidays. It’s year round for me,” she says. “I just try to package up new items nicely for the holidays.”

While she will never be one to shout about her efforts from rooftops, Bright does hope that this spirit of giving becomes infectious.

“I hope it’s a catalyst,” she says, “for others finding their power in giving.”