âHow do we reverse the politically polarizing environment we find ourselves in?â The question posed to our community âJuntoâ (Together) group was a good one. We evaluated our community: What was working? What was not? Where was there hope for change?
While there are many things that can be done to improve our community, we realized the greatest and most universal need was for human reconnection. That begins with kindness; intentionally being friendly, generous and considerate of others, no matter who they are or what they believe.
The Mesa County Kindness Challenge is a blueprint in doing just that â purposefully being aware of those around us and choosing to be helpful and supportive. It begins a process of building community that has been damaged by fear, isolation and anger. It may seem simplistic, but it is most profound in its effects.
âHow do we reverse the politically polarizing environment we find ourselves in?â The question posed to our community âJuntoâ (Together) group was a good one. We evaluated our community: What was working? What was not? Where was there hope for change?
While there are many things that can be done to improve our community, we realized the greatest and most universal need was for human reconnection. That begins with kindness; intentionally being friendly, generous and considerate of others, no matter who they are or what they believe.
The Mesa County Kindness Challenge is a blueprint in doing just that â purposefully being aware of those around us and choosing to be helpful and supportive. It begins a process of building community that has been damaged by fear, isolation and anger. It may seem simplistic, but it is most profound in its effects.
Dec. 17, 2020, served as a milestone for Grand Junction man Steven Erichsen. It marked his first full year out of prison after serving more than a decade in the