EARPERS- ARE YOU READY TO #EarpYourCommunity?
Over the last two years, we’ve all watched an amazing “little fandom that could” grow and evolve into something really special. Earpers have built a community centered on kindness, support, generosity, and an ambition to use our collective power to make positive change. We’ve seen how powerful this fandom is when it sets its mind on a goal. The talent, drive, and creativity of Earpers has already raised thousands of dollars for charity, rallied behind Earpers struggling with various challenges, and inspired people to keep striving to be the change they want to see.
It’s with that spirit in mind that we are excited to launch a new Earper initiative and challenge called #EarpYourCommunity.
#EarpYourCommunity is a core branch of #EarpItForward started by @Kindnesskru and a call to action to use some of that Earper NO CHILL to give back to our communities and neighborhoods through local service events. It’s about celebrating what Earpers might already being doing and helping people connect to take action and make a difference in the lives and well-being of those around us.
So, how does #EarpYourCommunity work?
1. PLANNING SERVICE MEETUPS AND ACTIVITIES
Earper meetups have connected fans and helped us build a stronger community. Many Earpers are actively working to bring about positive change. Now we’re asking all these passionate people to combine these efforts and come together to create opportunities for shared events and volunteer engagement.
We hope these events will give people even more chances to meet and get to know each other while they give back and make a difference in their neighborhoods and beyond. We believe that this will be wonderful way to break the ice and make connections with Earpers with shared interests.
Earpers are amazeballs and the world could use a little more kindness, for this reason, feel free to invite non-Earpers (or as we like to call them Future Earpers) to take part as well! In fact, it’s encouraged! Have your family and friends join in, invite a group from school, a sports team, co-workers, whomever you’d like. Let’s show our communities what it means to be an Earper, that kindness is contagious and they can make a difference. After a day of service maybe we’ll have a few more Earpers ready to get on the bus.
#EarpYourCommunity isn’t just for meetups. Not every Earper has a meetup near them and not every activity is well suited for groups. That doesn’t mean you can’t participate in #EarpYourCommunity. You don’t have to wait for an official Earper meetup or feel obliged to organize a large activity yourself. Everyone can take part, everyone can change their community for the better! All you have to do is find an activity and get started (and we have some tools to get you on your way). Whether it’s with a few friends or on your own it all adds up, it all makes a difference.
To help people organize we’ve compiled a list of databases and volunteer search sites to connect you with opportunities in your area (link below).
Once you’ve found an activity and decided on a date, let us know and we’ll help get the word out. Use the hashtag and tag @EarpItForward. If you want your event added to our #EarpYourCommunity calendar DM or email @EarpItForward (Contact info below) with the important details and contact information.
2. LET US SEE YOU IN ACTION
Now that you’ve got your event planned and publicized, we’d love to see everyone in action.
If you have Earper gear and it’s appropriate, wear it to your meetup. Take lots of pictures, record some video, write about your experience then post everything on Twitter with the hashtag #EarpYourCommunity and @EarpItForward tagged so we can see all your good work.
Did your area meetup volunteer at a food bank? Let us know. Did you organize a community clean up? Show us. Share your project’s stories and your journeys - before/during/after. Whatever it is you’re doing to make your community a little kinder and a little more compassionate, we want to hear about it and celebrate it with the rest of our Famdom.
3. KEEP AN EYE FOR #EarpYourCommunity ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Make sure you are following @EarpItForward and looking out for the #EarpYourCommunity hashtag for news and announcements about this effort. This may include giveaways, service day challenges, or new resources that we find along the way. These are just the first steps of something we hope will continue to grow with your help.
For many of us, Wynonna Earp changed our worlds and we think we should spread that love. Remember, what you do may seem small but it can make the biggest difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re doing these projects as an individual, team, or a small group, it all adds up and we can change the world.
So Earpers, there’s the challenge we put before you! Are you ready to accept?
Organize a free hug event
Stick post-it notes with smiley faces, words of encouragement, or nice quotes to doors/mirrors
Write letters to soldiers
Make cards for children with cancer and other conditions
Make care kits for people dealing with homelessness
Participate in roadside, park, beach and other clean-ups around your community
Connect with a Local Nonprofit or Charity
Volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry
Volunteer at an event with your local community center
Fundraise for a local charity (yard sale, bake sale, 5K walk/run, etc.)
Organize a food drive, clothing drive, toy drive or another kind of drive
Find a volunteer opportunity (click link to open)
Calendar of EarpYourCommunity Events (click link to open)
General Account- @EarpItForward
Instagram and Tumblr (Under Construction)- @EarpItForward
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