Maslow's Month of May

This month our focus is on poverty and the basic needs of all humans. We have 4 challenges to participate in this month, one for each weekend in May. Let's take the time to focus on our needs this month instead of our wants. Challenge yourselves once again to not participate in consumerism and in spending money frivolously.

May 5th: Needs of Love, Affection and Belongingness

"People seek to overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. This involves both giving and receiving love, affection and the sense of belonging."

We challenge you to participate in a day of solitude. This means spending quality time with you and your loved ones. Go for a walk, leave your car at home for the day. Read a book or play a board game, not watch TV. Talk face to face, not on the phone. Write a letter to someone, no computers or text messaging. Reconnect with yourself and with others and find a way to show affection and love to those around you.

May 12th: Safety and Shelter

"Adults have little awareness of their security needs except in times of emergency or periods of disorganization in the social structure. Children often display the signs of insecurity and the need to be safe."

We challenge you to donate your old sleeping bags and blankets for those who are without this safety and shelter. If you would like to donate, please send us an email, and we will gladly donate your items on your behalf to a Homeless Shelter.

May 19th: Food

"Biological needs consist of oxygen, food, water, and a relatively constant body temperature. They are the strongest needs because if a person were deprived of all needs, the physiological ones would come first in the person's search for satisfaction."

We challenge you to "A 24 HOUR FAMINE." Beginning May 19th at 12am to May 20th at 12am, we will be participating in a famine to know what it's like to not have the basic need of food. On this day we will only be able to drink water, juice or tea.

Sunday May 27th: World Partnership Walk

"The World Partnership Walk is Canada's largest annual event dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight global poverty.
Organized by volunteers in nine cities across the country, the Walk attracts tens of thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to some of the poorest communities in the world.
All funds raised (100%) go directly to programs in health, education and rural development, as well as strengthening community-based organizations in Asia and Africa."

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