Case Foundation Launches "Change Begins With Me"

by Jen Nedeau · 2009-01-03 09:53:00 UTC
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The Case Foundation launches a new campaign called "Change Begins With Me", which will serve as call to action for new ideas and activism at the dawn of the new administration. Those who participate also have the chance to win tickets to the inauguration, a Flip camera among other great prizes.

Check out the details of this campaign here:

Starting December 23rd, the Case Foundation launched an online civic engagement campaign - "Change Begins With Me" - that calls on Americans everywhere to "be the change." People across the nation are invited to visit the Case Foundation's web site and make a personal pledge to "be the change" in 2009. By finishing the sentence, "Change begins with me..." individuals can share their commitments to change their neighborhood, community or the world in 2009.   One lucky participant (and guest) will be selected to come to Washington, DC to attend the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and related Inaugural festivities. And, in the spirit of giving and active civic engagement, this person will be part of the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Day of Service.

How it Works

Individuals everywhere will be asked to think about what they can do to help their community

  • Participants go to casefoundation.org/change to share their commitment to change

  • Participants submit their commitment for a chance to participate in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration festivities and MLK day of service project in Washington, DC.

 What You Get

The exclusive inaugural package includes the following:

  • Two round trip tickets to Washington, DC

  •  Three nights hotel accommodations

  •  Participation in Washington DC's MLK Day of Service

  •  Two tickets to the Hawaii Inaugural ball

  •  Two tickets to the Inauguration

  •  A Flip cam to record the experience!

Timeline

Participants can enter to win their trip to the Inauguration anytime between 3pm EST on December 23rd, 2008 through 3pm EST, January 12th, 2009.

Who Can Participate?

Anyone with access to the Internet, a willingness to try something new and the desire for change can participate. Again, there is NO idea too big or too small. The only caveat? Participants must be at least 14 years of age and a legal resident of the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

What's Next

The Change Begins with Me campaign is just the beginning of the Case Foundation's year-long effort to help transform inauguration excitement into community action.  In the coming months, the Case Foundation will connect commitment makers with ongoing opportunities to serve, provide a venue for discussion and networking, share inspirational stories, invite participation with our innovative civic-engagement programs and catalyze action through mini-grants and other incentives.

 About the Case Foundation

The Case Foundation, created by Steve and Jean Case in 1997, invests in people and ideas that can change the world.  The Foundation champions initiatives that connect people, increase giving, and catalyze civic action. For more information, visit www.casefoundation.org 

 

Jen Nedeau Jen Nedeau is a media relations professional and a writer based in New York City.
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