Why Copper?
It is a major industrial metal because of its high ductility, malleability, thermal and electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It is an essential nutrient in our daily diet. It's antimicrobial property is becoming increasingly important to the prevention of infection.
We can resist the corrosion of all things negative which affect our families, lives, and communities each day. As Copper was innovative in our culture in the pasts, it also represents a new innovation and the will to live a new way.
Together we are innovators.
By generating positive influences, educational opportunities, genuine relationships, healthy living, the presence of positive role models, morals, and ethics, we can become conductors of positive opportunities, finances and lives.
P.O.P.P.I.N.G Project
1O. We must find strong leaders in our neighborhoods who have the courage and strength to listen and understand the people. Leaders who will encourage hope and respect in the effort for change.
A. These leaders must be willing to set up community events and neighborhood functions.
B. These people must be strong during times of adversity and have the compassion and understanding for what is right and beneficial to help our community thrive.
C. These individuals must be courageous and have the ability to be honest, fair and just when dealing with issues that hurt and help our community. Must be willing to attack problems head on and tackle issues with positive results.
9. Create a family atmosphere. Meet the neighbors on your street don't be strangers. Know who the children are, find out the locations of the elderly. Do this in order to stay in contact during times of celebration and emergency.
A. Have a community day where you go door to door and meet your neighbors. Create events and sponsor cook outs and clothing and food drives.
B. Have each neighbor fill out a form with their address, work the church they attend and children info and illness and even start a community social site i.e. FACEBOOK etc.
C. Find out who the elderly and handicap are on your street. You never know you might become that family contact or friend.
8. Attack the problems. Know where the gang activity and drug hot spots. Know who the predators, addicts and criminals are. Get information on abandoned and condemned houses and cars. Find out who is or is not at fault.
A. Once we have established unity, we must provide one another the opportunity and support for change. We must force one another to be accountable for personal and community issues. We need generational accountability.
B. When the community is watching groups are less likely to operate illegally under constant surveillance.
C. Get our disabled help. We have to remember that Mental Health is a disease, and they are people in need of help, love, support and resources.
D. Teach our young men and women to fill out resumes and forms for school. Get involved with programs that teach trade and crafts. Attend Finishing School to instill proper etiquette and social skills. Teach our future to fish and they will eat for a lifetime.
E. Organize events which focus on tech, science, finances, art, history, dance, unity, love and music.
Focus on Education and Programs that stimulate growth.
7. Find volunteers in your community whom are skilled in all trades and sponsor community events where neighbors unite to rebuild our communities. We must work together to change the appearance of our neighborhood and create better environments to grow in. This is where it gets fun!!!
A. Organize community fundraisers, raffles and host events and drives for those with special needs.
B. Encourage children in your community to get involved with agriculture.
C. Create events that encourage the children in our community to become involved with one another.
6. Get your children involved with more activities. Know more about your children get in touch with your child. Encourage imagination and communication.
5. Know your Childs friends, parents and surroundings. Remember a child who is comfortable will never keep secrets.
4. Get your community involved In healthy living and lifestyles.
3. Keeping families together is a priority.
2. Get more people involved at work, school and friends. Lead by example. Once others see the positive changes made in your communities, they'll want the same.
Get everyone involved from your government to the radio stations and news.
A. Be excited about change and encourage unity and positive reinforcement. Continue your support in the efforts to save the hood.
1. Invest in your community. Learn to be an entrepreneur. Use your community to generate income.