There are so many people on the planet who have great ideas about how to be compassionate sisters and brothers in all sorts of environments. There is no real shortage of ideas about how to eliminate food insecurity, confront and reconcile gang violence, alleviate homelessness, bring justice and equity to underserved populations, and so many other "issues." There are literally tens of thousands of bright, creative, compassionate people who are bubbling over with ideas and strategies aimed at making a real difference.
But there is a shortage of cash to help bring these things to life, which is why there are so many places who welcome our Youth Community when they come to clear brush, clean floors, paint old buildings, and do any number of odd jobs. With the odd jobs out of the way, these folks can cut loose and focus their attention on their work.
Our gang is hard at it, as you can see. And as is usually the case, the folks for whom we work are amazed at our kids' hard work and attention to task. It is literally the case that the things they are doing are threatening to change the world. Scary thought, huh?
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