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PHOTO CONTEST

We need your help capturing the magic this event creates by offering your photograph entries for the luminary event for the Share Your Light Night (aka-SYLNight) Photo Contest. If you win by vote, you will receive no only 20 luminaries (a $40 value) for next year's event, but will also know you were the first to truly capture the spirit of the season; the spirit of our community.
Email or postal mail your entries by January 7th, 2008 and the winner will be selected and notified by January 31st, 2008.


You may submit your highest quality digital photo by:
Postal Mail: Illuminate A Cause, LLC
PO Box 61441, Virginia Beach, VA 23466.
Please include the following: your name, age, address and neighborhood, phone number, email address, and in what neighborhood the photo was taken.

--- HINT - USE THE "FIREWORKS" MODE TO ABSORB THE LIGHT ---

Use your camera to capture the spirit and emotions this traditional event brings to the lives of our citizens. You may be inspired to capture the beauty of the continuous ribbons of light, neighbors uniting as they share cups of warm cider or cocoa, or carolers sharing their love for the holidays. Be sure you are able to see the luminaries either in the foreground or background of your winning photo.

*Your photographs can not be returned and by submitting your photograph, you release and assign the rights of the photograph or photgraphs to Illuminate A Cause, LLC. These images may be used to publicize the event at the sole discretion of Illuminate A Cause, LLC. No other compensation will be offered.
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DO YOU WANT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Illuminate that golden thread that unites us all... be part of Share Your Light Night each year.

WHAT: Luminaries are illuminated bags set in a line creating a ribbon of light symbolizing neighborhood unity.

WHEN: EVERY YEAR - Generally held on the second Saturday in December each year starting between 6-7PM. It could also be organized for National Night Out in August, or every year for 9-11.

The official time and date is set by each neighborhood organization (civic league, neighborhood watch, unite community neighbor leaders). Each participating group from this time forward are invited to be part of this blog so that they can share their stories, photos, and success.

WHERE: Along the edge of property lines or common areas when permission is granted.

HOW: Coordinate through your Civic League, HOA/Condo Association, Neighborhood Watch group, House of Worship or other community based group. However, as an individual, you can seed this event on your own by getting 3 or so of your neighbors to participate with you.

WHY: SEE LIST BELOW - BENEFITS

THE COST: It depends upon you and your neighborhood organization. For more information, contact Illuminate A Cause, LLC at 757-714-2772.

BENEFITS - What difference can this event make?

One word:
EMPOWERMENT...

FOR THE CITY:
By empowering citizens to show solidarity, citizens will work as partners with each other, local Police Departments, Parks and Rec and youth to create solutions to crime and other social issues.

FOR UNITED NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Empowerment and improved safety and security for the neighborhood. Validation of the value of civic leagues and homeowner associations.

FOR NEIGHBORHOODS:
Neighborhood unity and camaraderie, a safer community less prone to vandalism.

FOR THE CITIZENS:
Better communications and closer relationships between the citizens, civic leagues, city representatives and law enforcement agencies is a good thing. It reduces cost and improves efficiency.

Video of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania sharing their light.

Will you participate?

Pledge Form

Grassroots SYLNight Video