The 'Find Your One Thing' Tour

Being “civically engaged” can sound kind of overwhelming to some people and maybe even a turn-off to others. But with the state in a budget mess and dealing with unemployment woes, none of us can afford to sit back and wait for others to do the work. That is why I have launched a statewide call to service, “Find Your One Thing.” I am asking that we all identify just one area or one action that will make a positive impact and that is manageable for your life and situation. Last week, I kicked off “Find Your One Thing” at 22 college campuses across Washington in a weeklong sweep. The message clearly resounded with students, who were eager to organize service events, forums and learn more about how they could fulfill their civic duty:

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While the effort started on the college campus, it doesn’t end there. I want you to get involved in the cause, too. I have a few easy ideas for how you can do “One Thing” to get involved right now: • Take 30 seconds to join the “Find Your One Thing” cause on Facebook and, on the wall, share your experience with a community of Washingtonians who also want to take small steps toward change. • Find out how your actions stack up against your peers – and get some tips on a simple action you can take. Score yourself by taking our Online Civics Challenge and see how much you’re contributing to your community. • Know a Washingtonian who is inspiring their community one act of service at a time? Share your stories and pictures by emailing [email protected] . We will feature these stories on our agency blog in an ongoing series. Thanks for being part of the solution!
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