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“If everyone were to light just one little candle, what a bright world it would be.”
Dean Koontz, "Dark Rivers of the Heart"
A child alone, hungry, and cold in a refugee camp, not understanding why she is there, or where her parents have gone. An elderly man confused and scared, lying in a hospital bed, no family to comfort him. A dog walking the streets thirsty, hungry, abandoned by its owner, not knowing where to go or who to trust.
Every day we are subject to stories of suffering and despair. It can seem overwhelming at times. We want to do something, but what can one person do in the face of so many seemingly overwhelming problems? Nothing? Or perhaps everything?
What if each of us was to take on just one of the many challenges faced by humanity? By concentrating your efforts on your chosen issue ("Thing"), you are participating in a coordinated response to the challenges of society. Your assigned Thing is based on the day of month you were born. You may change it at any time:
22 Things goal is to inspire and coordinate the participation of people like yourself who want to help, but don’t know where to begin.
Day of the month you were born: Your assigned Thing:
1. 22 Things administration and development
2. Literacy and job training 3. Crime and justice 4. Substance abuse 5. Human rights 6. Refugee and immigrant issues 7. Peace promotion 8. The Environment 9. Health Care 10. Care of the elderly and disabled 11. Government oversight 12. Poverty reduction and economic development 13. Consumer, investor, and workplace issues 14. Housing and homelessness 15. Arts, culture, and recreation 16. Foster care and adoption 17. Hunger relief and prevention 18. Public safety and disaster relief 19. Animals and wildlife 20. Personal growth and happiness 21. Youth development and education 22. 22 Things administration and development 23. Literacy and job training 24. Crime and justice 25. Substance abuse 26. Human rights 27. Refugee and immigrant issues 28. Peace promotion 29. The Environment 30. Health Care 31. Care of the elderly, disabled
* Self-education
* Local 22 Things Groups
* Volunteerism
* Membership in advocacy organizations
* Smart charitable giving
* Civic involvement
* Forums to discuss your ideas with other members