Precious Mettle: Taking Charge of Your Community

+ Mettle: Fortitude, Vigor. People of great disposition, temperament, and strength.

+ I was recently inspired by an article I read online about a group of determined and capable citizens in Hawaii. Eager to build a new bridge, and tired of waiting, these folks took the bull by the horns and accomplished a $4 million project themselves. Click here to read this article.

+ This article struck a cord with me and made me think of all of the nonprofit agencies in Colorado who year after year do more with less.

+ It made me think of the thousands of Coloradans who give each year through their workplaces and who stared a scary 2008 square in the face and cast their vote for a better community.

Did you know:
Over 5,000 Coloradans contributed to Community Shares nonprofits in 2008!

+ It made me think that the most powerful tool we have as citizens is our choice to make a difference.

+ Come together! You didn't think I'd leave a Beatle's reference out, did you?!

+ Community Shares received some great news this week. We were the #1 designated workplace giving federation in the Colorado State campaign in 2008! We voted together for a better Colorado.

+ Didn't somebody once say that life is about 10% what happens and 90% how you deal with it? Maybe Lou Holtz? You all are a pretty good example.

+ When reading the article above about building the bridge one can't help but feel empowered. When faced with a challenge these folks realized that change was up to them and took the reins.

+ Change is completely our choice.

+ This is the spirit Community Shares wants to give all Coloradans. We don't have to settle for anything, and are in complete control over our community.

+ "When the going gets tough...get going."

+ I was at a slideshow recently and was reminded of an ancient Persian Proverb:

When it is Dark,
You can see the stars.

+ How lovely.

+ Community Shareholders are men and women of mettle and will no doubt light the way for the rest to follow.

Bee Positive!

Shareholder Jason,
Jason Manke
Communications Manager
Community Shares of Colorado
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