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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 can change it at any time:
22Things 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 prompotion
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
Each month we will email a reminder for you to login and report on the effectiveness of your efforts as volunteer, advocate, and donor. We help you to work effectively on your assigned Thing by facilitating:
* Self education
* 22 Things Groups locally
* Volunteerism
* Membership in advocacy organizations
* Smart charitable giving
* Civic involvement
* Forums to discuss your ideas with other members