Be That Neighbor: The Minneapolis Volunteer Brigade

Article by Claudia Kittock

We are living in very uncertain times. The new normal is not yet defined. We are offering a challenge to each and every one of you. Join us in creating the new normal. Join us in being the neighbor we hope moves in next door. Join us in changing the conversation of the new normal. Let’s make it about what we can be and then let’s all join together to make that new reality happen.

For most of us, our inconveniences are just that, inconvenient. For many of our neighbors, there are life altering changes that can include lack of health care, and an inability to get food. As Paul Wellstone so famously said, "When we all do better, we all do better." How can you help your neighbors do better?

We have set up a Facebook group, the Minneapolis Volunteer Brigade at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MinneapolisVolunteerBrigade/. It will list volunteer opportunities, people willing to volunteer, and community needs including financial support. Money is needed to feed people, but please know this is not a fundraising campaign. There will be many ways to help our neighbors in the months ahead.

Our community has enormous resources and a huge heart. Help! Visit the Facebook group and find what you can do. Spread the word! Make sure your Facebook friends know about this group. Post needs that you know about. Let’s make this moment in our history one when we all stood up. We ARE stronger together!

Join us in the Minneapolis Volunteer Brigade.