Make Social Change A Reality

All around us, there are changes happening; the calendar changed from 2008 to 2009, a new president was elected, and for many us, we have decided to do things differently and make changes in our diet, our lifestyles, or in our overall well being. Social change is something that I plan to be involved with this year in many different ways: volunteering , reading, attending events and sharing ideas. Social change means different things to different people. To me, social change means being involved in making things better for your community. Doing something instead of just saying something. Raising money instead of just donating to a cause. Working with others to make sure that the change we desire is attainable. I have been involved with a variety of organizations that make social change a focus of their organization. This is important to me because I am a firm believer that through social change and helping each other and supporting one another, we as a people can right all...

Making social change a reality can be tough work especially when you don't know where to start and what to do. Luckily, one of our readers has shared a fabulous resource with us for all you activists that want to create positive social change in your community . In Russell Cavanagh's article titled, " A Guide to Campaigning for Positive Change in Your Local Community ", he addresses key elements of starting a development campaign: Taking Inventory of Your Local Community Suggestions to Kick-Start Ideas What to do After the Meeting Outcomes Thank you Russell for sharing your guide with us. We hope you - our readers - find this resource of value as you exercise your entrepreneurial skills to create positive social change in your community . What are your thoughts? Bookmark on Delicious