NORTH STAR COMMUNITY
Gathering places for local and global faith-based organizations that encourage women to walk 30 minutes a day for healthier lives
Throughout the year faith-based organizations organize their crews to walk, host Harriet House Parties, complete weekly and monthly walking challenges, a 5k, participate in community service, and other national campaigns. Faith Crews will actively engage with other faith-based organizations through:
NORTHSTAR COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
NORTH STAR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS
FAITH CREW LEADER TRAINING SESSIONS
FAITH CREW LEADER HUDDLES
In September, Faith Crews submit their progress towards becoming a North Star community
In October, Faith Crews come together for a virtual celebration highlighting victories throughout the year, a praise celebration break called:
NORTH STAR JUBILEE
We look forward to walking and talking with you!
BECOMEAFAITHCREWLEADER ORFAITHCO-CREWLEADER
Complete GirlTREK Culture: Faith Crew Leader Session
TOGETHERASAFAITH COMMUNITY 10STEPSTOBECOMINGA
Host 1 Harriet House Party
Host 1 - 2 Faith Crew walks per month
Complete 1 High Five Week
Complete 1 21 Day Challenge
Host 1 Golden Lace Ceremony
Complete 1 community service activity
Participate in 1 community 5K walk
Attend 1 North Star Community Gathering
Submit 1 testimony to the North Star Community Newsletter
NORTH STAR COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS
WE WANT...
1. HEALTHY BODIES
Organize free health clinics & health fairs offering basic medical check-ups
Provide fitness classes, wellness workshops, and seminars or symposiums.
Sponsor walks/runs for the community with different organizations for awareness or individuals like doctors, nurses, etc , that the community can talk with
4. ECONOMICFREEDOM
OProvidefinancialliteracyworkshops fferjobtrainingprogramsandsmallbusiness supportinitiatives.
eSetupajobboardinthechurchforlocal Omploymentopportunities.
wfferresumewritingandinterviewpreparation orkshops
bCreateamicroloanprogramtosupportsmall usinessstartupswithinthecommunity.
7. POWER
Encourage civic engagement through voter registration drives.
Provide leadership training and community organizing workshops.
Organize town hall meetings with local politicians to discuss community issues.
Provide training on how to run for local office or participate in local government
Start a community newsletter to keep members informed about civic matters.
HEALTHY MINDS
Host mental health awareness seminars and walkand-talks
Provide counseling services and support groups for stress management
Start a book club focused on mental health and personal growth
5. LAND
bOrganizecommunityclean-updaystomaintainand Heautifylocalparksandvacantlots. ostworkshopsonsustainablegardeningandcomposting
SAdvocateforcommunitylandtrusts. Supporturbanfarmingprojects.
Supportenvironmentalconservationefforts. Aupport&UpliftBlackFarmswithtouringTrips. dvocateforthecreationofmoregreenspacesinurbanareas
8. DECARCERATION
Support women shelters and housing assistance programs that specifically reach out to those recently impacted
Support families of those recently impacted.
Support reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Advocate for criminal justice reform
Partner with local organizations to provide mentorship programs for at-risk youth
Host workshops on restorative justice practices
Create a support network for families of incarcerated individuals.
Provide legal aid services.
10. NEXT GENERATION TO LEAD
Develop youth mentorship programs Provide leadership training for young people.
3. HEALTHY FOODS
Establish community gardens.
Host local food drives and offer cooking classes focused on nutritious meals
Create seeding programs
Host a weekly farmers' market in the church parking lot.
Organize "Healthy Recipe Swap" events where community members can share and learn new recipes.
Partner with local farms to provide fresh produce to low- income families.
Host Wellness Revival on a Black Farm with Fresh Food.
6. PRESERVE HISTORY
Create oralhistoryprojects
Organize culturalheritage events.
Supportlocal museums orhistorical sites.
Organizehistorical walkingtours.
Developa churchhistoryarchive with photos,documents, and storiesfromlong-time members
Host storytellingnights where older members share their experiences with younger generations.
Create adigital archive ofimportanthistorical documents and artifacts.
MATERNALWELLNESS
SOfferprenatalandpostnatalcareworkshops. upportbreastfeeding, doula, andmidwifery Cinitiativesandcampaigns.
Oreatenetworksandoutreachesfornewmothers. sfferchildcareservicesduringchurcheventsto upportnewmothers.
nOrganizebabyshowersforexpectingmothersin eed
aProvideeducationalsessionsonmaternalhealth ndwellness.
