AWARENESS + ACTION =CHANGE
It starts with awareness and we know it may take multiple avenues/styles for this to occur. We have created a 4-step approach to guide you.
1-WATCH:
Simple videos that will walk you through a step by step introduction of each cause.
2-READ:
Simple content to read including definitions, basic understanding of concepts, or articles on these topics.
3-FOLLOW:
Organizations we trust and support to follow on Social Media. We also suggest joining their Podcasts for amazing insight to real myths/truths on these topics.
4-ENGAGE:
Short videos/blogs/testimonies of survivors sharing their personal stories. The best way to connect with someone is through personal connection; however, we know hearing and “seeing” someone’s story can also open up our hearts to deeper understanding.
AWARENESS
ACTION
Understanding is only half the battle. It takes action for many of us to personally connect to make a change. Here are multiple opportunities for you to get involved with Life4Real and your community.
1-DONATING/SORTING CLOTHING:
Go through your closet, ask your family/friends, and come out to sort with us. You will find this to be not only fun, but also uplifting and a safe space to dive deeper into understanding what happens with our Partners/Individuals we love.
2-CARE BAGS:
Collecting and assembling care bags is a fun and easy way to get involved in your own home, with a group at work or an organization. We provide a list of the items and all you have to do is collect them and put them together.
3-RESOURCE CARDS:
A simple way for you to know what resources are available to you and how you can point someone in need to a place where they can find comfort and help. Pass out these cards to friends/family/co-workers.
4-VOLUNTEER WITH PARTNERS:
We love all of the wonderful ways you can also get involved with our Partners. Drop offs, pick ups, sitting with friends in the houseless community during a meal, helping with clothing shopping days, fixing up a house/apartment are a few ways we can guide you to get involved.
Below you will find 3 different Teams we have developed to guide and introduce you to each of the causes we are passionate about. There is no timeframe or team you have to stay a part of, but we feel everyone comes into this on different levels and spaces of life and we want to make sure we honor your time and physical capacity at all times. This gives you the driver seat to move at your own pace.
We do not hold one Team higher than the next, but do feel it is vital for community growth to provide multiple opportunities for those who want to be a more intricate part of our organization and learn more about these topics.
To get started…you will be on Team Blue!
Neighborhood Teams
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Team Blue
It all begins with knowing where to start. Maybe you want to learn more about one of the issues. Maybe you want to start with action. Or maybe you have would like to find a group to call your own on a regular basis. Whatever it is, the way you build/share/find your story can make all the difference. Team Blue gives you a place to start on a level you can take in at your own pace.
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Team Teal
Once you have worked your way through our Team Blue, you will be ready to take on Team Teal! Building on what you have already learned and participated in/with, this phase will give you more insight to all of our causes and also more opportunities to volunteer. This could be committing to regular sorting days, hosting a drive/event, leading one of our teams, or diving deeper into the awareness area.
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Team Aqua
For those of us that find out that Life4Real is the team we would like to call home, Team Aqua will provide a place to grow in leadership and awareness. This Team is our inner circle and is open to those that want to commit to a larger position and deeper understanding of these topics.