The Dirty Roots Revolution is founded on the idea that one person can make a positive difference in our world – and that they can make that difference through small, easily-achieved efforts.
Our Homeless Outreach has proven that a quick trip to St. Louis, a few hours on a Saturday morning, and a small bag of snacks and toiletries can truly change the world for one person, on that one day.
With our next major initiative, we’re seeking to prove that you don’t have to leave your own hometown to make a major difference for someone.
The Dirty Roots Revolution Generations Project will partner interested revolutionaries with interested residents of one of the two long-term nursing facilities in Greenville (Helia Healthcare and Fair Oaks) or one of the two local retirement communities (Emerald Pointe and The Glenwood).
Once we have our list of interested volunteers and residents, we will partner them up, based on their answers to several questions. A “kick-off party” will be held at each of these four facilities, to introduce these new friends in a group setting. From that point, the sky is the limit!
DRR volunteers will be provided with the resident’s address, birthday, and personal information, such as their favorite flower, the favorite candy, etc. Volunteers will then be asked to visit their new friend periodically, write them occasional letters, send them holiday greetings, etc. It is our hope that as these folks get to know each other, a beautiful relationship will take place and they’ll be able to continue without the guidance of the DRR.
The name “Generations Project” implies that this is a cross-generational effort. It is true we perceive that the great majority of DRR volunteers will be from younger generations. However, ANYONE is welcome to participate in this program.
If you’re hesitant to participate on your own, ask a friend to do it with you as a pair!
This is open to families, sports teams, youth groups, Sunday School classes, and any other group you may be a part of.
To sign up, please contact us at info@dirtyrootsrevolution.com or 618.267.5436. We’ll have a few questions for you to answer that will help us match you up with your new friend.
Interested individuals need to be signed up by Wednesday, March 17th. Once all entries are in, we’ll make partnerships and set dates for each of the four parties. We’ll contact you with more specific information at that time.
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