Mission 8: Express Yourself

Learn: The community is very important for a city. Whether it be expressing yourself through music, painting, drama, or simply coming together for a common cause, community breeds a connection that is necessary for real growth. It seems with all the cuts being made that we seemed to have lost sight of this very ideal.

Act: It's easy to support the community. There are tons of organizations that put on shows or have special events. Soroptomist creates a community Christmas tree every year to help those who are less fortunate during the holidays. It's easy to sign up to help out by either choosing a kid to support or helping the organization itself keep everything running smoothly. There are also plenty of music shows going on in local coffee shops or even street musicians. Stop by and buy a cheap ticket or drop some money in their guitar case. Either way, you're committing to the community.

Imagine: I decided to help the community by started a community run Organic garden. People volunteer their time to the garden so that any profits made can go back to the community. When the garden was ready, the goods were sold in the farmer's market and the funds were placed in a special collection to go towards other community events that needed extra sponsoring. This can keep the community healthy and keep it thriving for years to come.