Horizons daze
Friday, June 20th, 2008I have enjoyed the whole experience of the Horizons project. It has not only challenged me to totally re-evaluate my thinking about the definition of poverty but it has challenged me to grow as a person. So I must admit that at times I feel a bit dazed.
Think what this program has done for our community.
Over 40 people, young and old, took part in a six week study circles. 27 people took the LeadershipPlenty Training. Over 200 people took part in the community survey. Our library is stocked with some of the best self help books in the country. These are marvelous resources. We have an extremely efficient, user friendly, digital camera to take pictures for the blog, which I plan on mastering in my life time.
The Kidder County Food Pantry stepped out from under the umbrella of the Ministerial Association to create their own board to better serve those in need.
Last fall we reached beyond our own comfort levels nearly a hundred people listed to Carrie Gross describe her role in keeping homeless kids in school in Bismarck.
We have a gorgeous new disc golf course and the school will be helping us sell the Frisbees here in Steele. This course is at one of our most beautiful parks. What a great way to utilize the park! What a great way to spend family time!
The Ministerial Association is planning to start a SADD chapter to give kids the tools to make better life choices.
And the movie theatre project is slowly moving along in spite of various challenges. We will be holding a town hall meeting in the near future to get volunteer input. So watch for ads in the Ozone on times and dates.
Many thanks to all of you who have made Horizons happen. July 9th will be the wrap up meeting in Bismarck at the Ramkota so please let me know if you would like to attend. We can all be proud of the hard work that has taken place!