Things to do, places to go, people to do it with
Dear Leading Ladies,
Many of us have been struggling these past weeks and months and even years, with how to perform meaningful acts of protest against policies we find inequitable and inhumane. We seek places to volunteer in ways that make a difference in the lives of people in need. And we try to determine what organizations and campaigns to donate to that are worthy and impactful.
At the same time, we hunger for an end to the sense of alienation, polarization and hopelessness that seems to plague our communities and often divide our families.
Leading Ladies, thanks to the energy and creativity of our talented new volunteer, Sarah Lindberg, has just launched a community calendar to help our supporters find places to learn, volunteer, donate, and just connect with others in the community.
This is how Sarah explains her motivation and vision for the new Leading Ladies Community Calendar.
“Socializing over a common interest, be it volunteering or a book club, can be a great comfort. I moved to Beverly from Vermont last year while knowing only a few people in the area. Getting out of the house and meeting new people felt really daunting at times. But, after looking around, I found that there are lots of organizations in the area that align really well with my interests. I found that my nights felt brighter when I was meeting new people at board game nights or saying hi to someone new at the Hands Off protests.
“It’s hard to know exactly what is going on in the area and you have to know where to look to find that perfect event. I was hoping that a calendar specific to the North Shore events that satisfy activist and social needs could be helpful for people looking to create a community. The importance of local connections cannot be understated! Whether you use this calendar to meet new people or enjoy something new with old friends, I hope you find something that speaks to you and fills your cup!”
We hope you will spread the word about our new resource, and that it will help us come together to do good and feel well.
And a big thank you to Sarah for her continuing hard work on the calendar which will be updated every few days. Feel free to email her at leadingladiescommunitycalendar@gmail.com with any ideas of dates or places that you think should be included.
Here’s to more meaning and joy in our lives!
Therese (she/her/hers)
Judy (she/her/hers)
Didi (she/her/hers)
Leading Ladies Executive Team
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