20090524

UPDATES

  • The SYLNight event has spread to a town in New York. They too will share their light with their fellow neighbors while making a difference in the world. More details will be posted as plans progress.
  • We are working on a video for the SYLNight event. If you have any photos or video from previous SYLNight events, please submit copies and, by sharing, you may help further the glow.
  • We are bringing together neighborhood, religious and municipal leaders to the table to form a coalition to bring unity to our society - one street at a time.
  • We are formulating a plan of how to raise money to give to those in real need.

20090520

Unity is the universal goal of civilization.

The solution to our crime and social problems is simple... WE NEED ONE ANOTHER.
We are social beings, yet if you evaluate the typical neighborhood neighbors have become isolationists once they reach their home. Now is the time to inject some warmth and camaraderie into our home lives. The solution is just beyond the front door. :o)

ARE YOU A SPIRITUAL LEADER? DO YOU ATTEND A CHURCH OR SYNAGOG?

If so, we need your help. Please share the movement of SYLNight with your parishioners.

We are working to bring neighborhoods, local government, police, and houses of worship together to further unite our neighbors. Invitations to be part of SYLNight have and will continue to go out to local churches - even to those that have a worldwide reach. Ask your spiritual leader if they would like more information about SYLNight, a means to unite all of our people, no matter their religious beliefs. We wish to talk to every Pastor, Preacher, Father and Rabbi in Hampton Roads and beyond. This event is for everyone and should be adopted by all.

Citizens who live in close-knit communities with the village feel know the meaning of working together for the betterment of the entire community. In these communities, no single family is isolated and alone if they face a problem. Soon, we hope to make it common knowledge that no person within a neighborhood will be alone. All neighbors within a UNITED NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY will have available to them not only information of where to get help, but with smaller items, they need only knock on their neighbors' door.

If you would like to have your Spiritual Leader be contacted, please email us their contact information and we can present to them the opportunity to participate in the 2009 SYLNight. If you would like to meet with us first to discuss the possibilities or get more information, call or let us have coffee to discuss the details.

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