Neighbors near and far,SYLNight is around the corner; just three months away. What part of the country are you from and what events are being planned in your area?We invite you to email (sylnights@yahoo.com) or post on Facebook what you are doing in your part of town. Share with us if you know of other neighbors that are participating in other areas the country.It started in Virginia Beach, Virginia but has spread throughout the county. Neighbors in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and California are also participating with us. So, unite with us as we try to unite our nation this December!If you want to participate and seed the event on your street with neighbors, email sylnights@yahoo.com or call 757-714-2772.Find us on Facebook: Share Your Light Night (SYLNight)
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.
