Community
The sense of engagement and involvement you have with the area where you live.
o Am I satisfied with the way things are in your community?
o Am I able to relate and connect with other people within my community?
o Do I have a good sense of belong?
o Do I feel you are valued by your community?
o Do I feel safe in my community?
o Do I feel welcomed in my community?
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much”.
Hellen Keller
JOIN US FOR THE LSR7 CHARITY CHALLENGE
March 17 - April 13, 2025
Charitable giving not only benefits the wellbeing of others, but it can also be a deeply rewarding process that helps boost your personal health and happiness! This challenge provides an opportunity to learn about the many benefits of charitable giving and different ways to engage in it. The challenge starts on March 17 and ends on April 13, and you will work with your teammates to earn Wellable Points for tracking physical activity and engaging in Charitable Acts.
Getting Started:
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Create Your Wellable Account To Participate. (With Wellable, you no longer have to register for challenges, by creating an account you will be automatically enrolled in every challenge. Feel free to participate as often or as little as you see fit.
- Log Charitable Acts: After completing a charitable act, log it manually by selecting the Special Activity on the Wellable Dashboard.
Earn Points by Logging Physical Activity: Explore the benefits of physical activity and start tracking your physical activity to earn Wellable Points. |
Log Physical Activity:
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- Winning teams will be selected through a weighted raffle based on average Wellable Points. Higher averages mean more raffle entries.
- The Leaderboard includes all teammates, even those with zero points, which may lower the score.
- Only participants with points will be considered in the final raffle rankings.
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Top 3 individuals with the highest Wellable Points may select a Snappy Reward Valued at $75!
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Any participant who completes at least One Charitable Act during the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win one of 30 Snappy Rewards Valued at $30!
Connection
Connection can help foster a sense of community and collective action, allowing people to benefit from emotional support, companionship, a sense of belonging, access to resources, and improved communication and collaboration. All of this can contribute to increased wellbeing for everyone in a community.
Interested in connecting with others but not sure how to get started?
Here are some opportunities with in our community to help you get started:
- Lee's Summit Education Foundation
- City of Lee's Summit - Get Involved
- Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation
- Mid-Continent Libraries
Service
Volunteering can have a positive effect on community wellbeing by providing support to individuals and groups in need. A variety of tasks, such as providing meals to those in need, cleaning up parks and public spaces, providing support and companionship to the elderly, and even helping to organize community events, are just some of the ways you can volunteer within your community. These activities help to create a sense of community, foster social connection, reduce isolation, and promote a sense of belonging. Additionally, volunteering can provide individuals with a sense of purpose and satisfaction and can help build a sense of pride and self-worth.
Interested in volunteering but not sure how to get started?
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Dignity, Equity and Inclusion
Dignity, equity, and inclusion foster a sense of belonging and acceptance among members of a community. This allows for more open dialogue and understanding, which leads to greater trust and stronger connections within the community. In addition, when a community is more open and fair, it can create more opportunities for access to resources that can help strengthen the collective wellbeing of the people living there. Moreover, diversifying a community can cultivate a culture of creativity, innovation, and cooperation, which in turn can result in a stronger and more flourishing community.
Interested in how you can promote Dignity, Equity and Inclusion, but not sure how to get started?
Here are a few way to take action:
- Participate in Dignity & Belonging in LSR7
- Read Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation
- Serve on a Lee's Summit Board or Commission
- Support local organizations that promote diversity and inclusion.