COLORADO SPRINGS · COMMUNITY IMPACT

STRONGER PEOPLE.
Stronger cities.

Empathy has work to do. We begin with a free Keep the Light community and build toward practical service for Colorado Springs. Help us decide where that effort is needed.

Take the community poll Explore Carry the Weight

COLORADO SPRINGS · COMMUNITY PRIORITIES POLL

What needs
our attention?

Where should TWTL focus its community efforts first? Pick the issue that matters most to you, or tell us what’s missing.

Your answer helps turn this mission into practical service and partnerships as our capacity grows. No name, email, or purchase is needed.

This is an informal TWTL community poll. Responses guide our planning; they do not commit funds or determine City policy.

Why these five topics?

These are starting points informed by local needs and current plans, not a ranked list of the city’s biggest problems. You can add any issue we’ve missed.

Sources reviewed October 26, 2026.

Choose one priority (required)Housing stability & homelessnessAffordable housing, stable shelter, and support for neighbors without a home.Food insecurity & basic needsReliable access to food, everyday essentials, and household support.Mental health & isolationConnection, belonging, and access to mental health support.Youth opportunity & supportMentorship, school resources, and affordable activities for young people.Safe neighborhoods & shared spacesSafer neighborhoods, cleaner parks and trails, and accessible places to gather.Something elseSubmit your own answer.

What would you like to see change? (optional)

You can suggest a practical way to help. Please leave out names, contact details, and sensitive personal information.

Please respond once to this poll. Individual responses are private. How poll data is handled.

A DIRECTION TO GROW TOWARD

Your city.
Our shared responsibility.

Community priorities

The poll helps us understand which local needs matter to this community. We’ll use responses alongside real needs, potential partners, and what we have the capacity to deliver.

Seasonal service ideas

Renewal, Forward, Provision, and Warmth are ideas for connecting movement with practical service. Projects and timing will follow TWTL’s capacity and community needs.

We’ll share confirmed projects, any funding commitment, and how people can take part before the work begins.

FOUR SEASONS

A year of
useful strength.

Spring

Awakening / Invitation

Service mission: Renewal

Hygiene kits, household essentials, neighborhood cleanups, and community renewal.

Seasonal physical event: Carry the Weight: Renewal.

Summer

Build / Expansion

Service mission: Forward

School supplies, youth equipment, hydration resources, and family-support kits.

Seasonal physical event: Carry the Weight: Forward.

Fall

Harvest / Service

Service mission: Provision

Food, pantry support, holiday essentials, and requested household provisions.

Seasonal physical event: Carry the Weight: Provision.

Winter

Threshold / Endurance

Service mission: Warmth

Coats, blankets, gloves, socks, and requested winter essentials.

Seasonal physical event: Carry the Weight: Warmth.

These are future service directions. We’ll announce specific projects, dates, and partners as capacity allows.

REPORT · RECOGNIZE · REPEAT

You should see
what happens next.

Seasonal updates and the annual Mission Year Report will show where funds went, who contributed, and what was delivered—from essential kits to volunteer hours.

Our first results will appear here after the campaigns are completed and verified.

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Your city.Our shared responsibility.