This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Advocate for greater educational support in your community
Your experience is vital to informing changes in the education system to ensure that every child, no matter their zip code, receives an education that will prepare them for financial independence in their future.
Become a mentor for a student in your community
Volunteer with a mentorship program or connect with a local school to inquire about providing long-term support to a student.
Volunteer at a child care center in your community
Share your time, interests, and skills by volunteering at a local child care center that has a high child-to-adult ratio.
Join or help establish a babysitting cooperative
Join an existing babysitting co-op or connect with parents in your community to start one.
Establish a social enterprise in your neighborhood
Create a new business that offers basic need items while also training and employing community members.
Advise sector leaders on efficient safety net services
Share your experience and/or the experience of others who have experienced scarcity with leaders from different sectors.