What Does Your Community Need? by Will Green

Food Access at Our School

willg6 — 2025-06-16 08:26:04 UTC

“Healthy options are limited many just get chips.”

Mental Health Support

willg6 — 2025-06-16 08:29:06 UTC

“Students experience stress/anxiety but lack school resources.”

Safe Hangout Space

willg6 — 2025-06-16 08:31:06 UTC

“There’s nowhere for teens to safely hang out after school.”

Bilingual School Info

willg6 — 2025-06-16 08:32:15 UTC

“Parents miss updates—need better translations & outreach.”

Violence-Free Youth Park

willg6 — 2025-06-16 08:33:36 UTC

“Fighting at local park—could use positive activities like art or sports.”

What strengths do YOU bring to your community?

willg6 — 2025-06-16 09:05:31 UTC

What values, challenges or needs are in your community?

willg6 — 2025-06-16 09:54:46 UTC

cross-cultural perspective

20221201_33 — 2025-06-16 13:28:14 UTC

I try to bridge the understanding between American and Japanese culture using my bicultural background

2025-06-16 13:29:11 UTC

Diversity (knowledge and experience about various cultures and backgrounds)

Determination and resilience

Leadership

2025-06-16 13:30:29 UTC

I bring empathy, strong communication skills, and a real commitment to help others. I care deeply about children and families in need, and I’m good at listening, understanding, and finding ways to support them. I also love problem-solving, especially in education and social issues

2025-06-16 13:31:06 UTC

In my community, there's a strong identity. People support each other and are strong. They do whatever it takes to get ahead.

The challenges are that they're very traditional, and new things frighten them a lot.

There's a need to help people with special needs, infrastructure in sports, and citizen insecurity.

2025-06-16 13:31:25 UTC

In my community, some of the strongest values are solidarity, family, and faith. People care for one another, especially in hard times. However, we also face big challenges like poverty, lack of opportunities, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and little government support. Many children grow up in unsafe or unfair conditions, and families often struggle to meet basic needs. What we really need is more support, empathy, and action — not just promises.

2025-06-16 13:32:16 UTC

I help when I can. I listen to others and try to be kind. I care about my friends and my town. Also I like to give ideas to solve problems.

2025-06-16 13:32:36 UTC

People here care about family and respect. But at night it’s not safe. There’s a lot of trash in parks. Some people feel alone. We need more light, more care, and more support.

2025-06-16 13:32:51 UTC

I want to make a change in the social sphere. I would like to help children and young people who need the tools to get ahead.

2025-06-16 13:37:14 UTC

A big challenge in my community is the lack of opportunities for children and young people in low-income areas. Many grow up without access to quality education, safe spaces, or emotional support. This keeps families trapped in cycles of poverty and limits their chances to grow, learn, and succeed.

2025-06-16 13:37:55 UTC

Many streets don’t have lights, so it feels dangerous to walk. Also, some parks are dirty and people throw trash. We need more lights and people who care more.

Lack of civic participation, youth engagement, and support of local businesses

20221201_33 — 2025-06-16 13:39:37 UTC

High school students are constantly on social media, unaware of what is happening in their community (hated by people who live around there), and aren't actively participating in local activities.

Support for children with special abilities

2025-06-16 13:47:58 UTC

"Children who don't receive equal education and are left behind with no one to help them learn."