Becoming Alight is a journey we’ve been on for several years…a journey that will continue for the next year and beyond…and a journey we hope you’ll join us on.
Over the next year, we’re exploring our Alight values one-by-one – talking about what they mean and convening to put them into action in our work. Every two months we’ll be focusing on a new value (December is Spark Joy!), and there will be opportunities for us to get together, connect and get that value out into the world. Those opportunities include:
Meet Alight Thursdays – ZOOM ZOOM!
Join us for a special virtual edition of Meet Alight! This is an introduction to Alight, our partners, the work we do, and our vision for making change in the world. It’s an opportunity to ask all of your questions and make connections with Alight. The Next Meet Alight Thursday –>
May 14, 12:00pm – 1:00pm CDT on ZOOM
RSVP: Action@wearealight.org
Zoom 101*:
⁻ You can join via video so we can see your smiling face! Audio-only is also an option
⁻ You’ll receive a link to the “Zoom room” direct to your email address
⁻ If this is your first time using Zoom, you’ll be prompted to download the application; you will need to allow the app to access your computer.
⁻ A username or password is NOT needed to use Zoom
⁻ You will be prompted to enter your name for the meeting
Connect Friday – Hosted by NBC-KARE11 Reporter Karla Hult
Join us on Zoom to connect and hear stories illuminating the bright spots in our world. Alight teams are on the frontline of the Global Covid19 response in places all around the globe like Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, and Myanmar. You’ll hear from everyday people – the ones at the front lines and the ones staying at home—about how they’re seeing the hope and building on it, choosing optimism each and every day. Hosted by Kare11 news reporter and longtime friend of Alight, Karla Hult!
Connect Friday –> May 15, Noon-1pm CDT on Zoom
RSVP: Action@wearealight.org
What you need to know about using Zoom 101*:
⁻ You can join via video so we can see your smiling face! Audio-only is also an option
⁻ You’ll receive a link to the “Zoom room” direct to your email address
⁻ If this is your first time using Zoom, you’ll be prompted to download the application; you will need to allow the app to access your computer.
⁻ A username or password is NOT needed to use Zoom
⁻ You will be prompted to enter your name for the meeting
Saturday in Action
Choose your own Optimism adventure!
Dust off your adventure map and join us for moment-making on Saturday, May 16. Choose Optimism is all about seeing the abundance in front of us. Without diminishing the harshness of reality, we can choose to create moments and opportunities for endless possibility with the abundance we find. Spring into action by yourself or with your family, friends, or neighbors to exercise a moment of optimism on Saturday, from home, locally, or globally.
Family Friendly: YES!
When: Kickoff message at 9am
Where: Right where you are!
What: Create a moment of Optimism and share it with us on Saturday! Alight will share a Choose your Optimism Adventure Map and add you to our Optimism WhatsApp feed where you can share and see photos of Optimism in action.
RSVP:Action@wearealight.org
Bonus feature!: Share your Adventure in Optimism and follow along with others on our Alight WhatsApp channel! Since we can’t meet in real life, let’s feel connected in another way. After confirming your RSVP, we’ll send you the link + info on how to join the WhatsApp channel.