Change Begins At the Local Level

Here is an excellent Letter to the Editor by Carla Andrews O’Hara which appeared in the Arizona Daily Star

Recent “Letters to the Editor” are filled with controversy and anger over national issues. It’s starting to get old, especially when we CAN change the message.

While national issues may seem overwhelming, there are things we can do at the local level to make a difference.

For example, yesterday a group of people from across the area (yes, they were democrats with AZ Representative Kevin Volk) collected and delivered six carloads of food and supplies to support Youth On Their Own (YOTO) in Tucson.

YOTO helps homeless students get an education. It serves 1,600 students a year and has an amazing 93% graduation rate—higher than the state average. Remember, these are homeless kids, some in middle school, dealing with issues many of us cannot comprehend. And they desperately want an education

There are many great organizations in our community that need help. So, let’s turn our anger into action.

When you finish the daily opinion section, get up, out, and involved!