Volunteer with programs that provide the training and financial assistance necessary to obtain a driver’s license.

Work with others in your community to build an unremitting, non-violent, community-led approach to violence interruption.

Inform leaders across sectors on programs that are and are not effective in supporting the rise out of homelessness.

Develop a community of tenants or neighbors to advocate for each other’s housing rights, organize repair and maintenance services, and work towards affordable home ownership.

Earn a certificate in mental health first aid to support those in your community living with mental health challenges.

Partner with existing providers to share your experiences.

Utilize your experience in the workforce to help individuals succeed and build their professional networks.

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.

Volunteer with a mentorship program or connect with a local school to inquire about providing long-term support to a student.

Share your time, interests, and skills by volunteering at a local child care center that has a high child-to-adult ratio.

Join an existing babysitting co-op or connect with parents in your community to start one.

Create a new business that offers basic need items while also training and employing community members.

Share your experience and/or the experience of others who have experienced scarcity with leaders from different sectors.