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DO YOU HAVE A MAGNETIC PERSONALITY?

We, Illuminate A Cause, are looking for neighbors that seem to draw their fellow neighbors in. Have you hosted neighborhood gatherings such as summer cookouts, block parties, oyster roasts, bunko groups, or offered an invitation to the guys in the neighborhood to come over to watch the game or race? Are you a mother who has organized babysitting co-ops or have a home where neighborhood children tend to gravitate to? Do you live in a neighborhood where the guys or gals get together to make improvements in each others' homes, such as holding painting parties, drywall days, or tree trimming.

We know you're out there and we want to hear your story. Please, contact Illuminate A Cause to see if you would be willing to open your circle just a little wider. We want to celebrate those that unite their fellow neighobors.

Call us at 714-2772 or email us at shareyourlightnight@yahoo.com.

We can't wait to hear from you.

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?

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Grassroots SYLNight Video