Community Care Quiz

With the increasing complexity of our world and a political climate of distrust and division being spread recently, I’d like to offer an antithesis by encouraging everyone to do good, to make a difference by responding in the opposite spirit. Below is a short quiz that might spark a few ideas of how you can make that difference:

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THAT YOU…

…told someone that you appreciate what they do in your community?
…sent a message of encouragement to someone?
…invited someone out for a drink or a meal?
…invited someone new to your home?
…sent a message or made a phone call to someone who’s sick?
…intentionally identified someone who needs encouragement, and then acted on that?
…did something fun with one or more community members (e.g., a neighbourhood party, a bike ride, a picnic, or a fun-raising event)?
…spent time with children in your community? (Sometimes young people need encouragement from older community members.)
…thanked someone for their contributions to your community?
…given a small financial gift (anonymously or known) to someone who really needs a sign that someone cares about them?

If you haven’t done any of the above for a while, plan to do something about it this coming week!