Change in Your Community

The video emphasizes the power of community involvement at both state and local levels. It highlights examples of citizens like Eleanor, Phillip, and Gwen, who took initiatives to address local issues such as teen crime, homelessness, and lack of arts education. The video encourages viewers to identify problems in their communities and take action to solve them, demonstrating that ordinary citizens can make extraordinary impacts.

What are some ways citizens can participate at the state level?

• Volunteering at a local animal shelter

• Paying taxes and voting

• Organizing local sports events

• Joining a book club

What problem did Eleanor address in her community?

• Lack of public transportation

• Teenage crime after school

• Insufficient healthcare facilities

• Poor road conditions

How did Phillip help the homeless in his community?

• By organizing sports events

• By providing free medical check-ups

• By acquiring food donations and opening shelters

• By starting a community garden

What was Gwynn's main goal in her community?

• To restore arts programs in schools

• To improve public transportation

• To build a new sports complex

• To increase local business opportunities

How did Gwynn manage to provide arts education?

• By hiring professional artists

• By charging students a small fee

• By finding volunteer teachers and a donated building

• By applying for government grants