The Nudge Report (4/23/2021)
Compelling Future!
Tomorrow is National Rebuilding Day! This is our signature event! So much of what Rebuilding Together is all about is collapsed into this one day. It’s a microcosm of the entire organization. I’ve looked at some of the history of Rebuilding Together Kent County, and we have created some fantastic NRD events in the past! Lots of volunteers, businesses, neighbors and community effort. Tomorrow is a peek at the future.
Last week, I spoke of the aspirations we have for our future and for the future of the neighbors in Kent County. Tomorrow, we’ll see the beginning of some of the aspirations take root. I was chatting with Terry earlier this week and I was feeling kind of sheepish because our NRD seems a bit “small.” Terry reminded me that it’s exactly THESE types of repairs WHY Rebuilding Together exists. I was reminded of the “Starfish Story.” (See below… after my name…)
I am also reminded of a sermon I heard years ago about why some people feel powerless. Especially when they look around our world and see all of the injustice, divisiveness, lack of clean water for billions, substandard housing here in Kent County - you name it - the world - this life - is a hard place for many. The sermon message was this:
“Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone. Because if we all did for one what we wish we could do for everyone, it might change the world.”
Our strategic plan reminds us with a list of aspirations and strategies of what the future will look like for Rebuilding Together Kent County. We are intentional about being good stewards of the resources we’ve been given. Genevieve, Scott and I are thankful for this opportunity to walk alongside you all as we serve our neighbors. Tomorrow is more than a “reboot” or “restart” - it’s what we’re all about!
As we serve our neighbors tomorrow, remind yourself, nudge yourself, and remember the mission & vision:
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.
Safe homes and communities for everyone!
- Wayne
STARFISH STORY - Original Story by Loren Eisley
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.
Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”
The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”
“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf.
Then, smiling at the man, he said…..“I made a difference for that one.”
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Rebuilding Together Kent County is the most impactful nonprofit in Kent County!
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Safe homes and communities for everyone.
…ending substandard housing in our community!