Flipping through a Reader's Digest gives us a little moment of nostalgia. And that's why we were excited to hear about the "We Hear You America campaign," the national, grassroots initiative meant to empower Americans to help their local communities by casting votes online for their hometown.
Last year’s program touched 50% of the cities, towns, and villages in the United States, 110 of which received funds and promotional support for needed community projects and civic initiatives.
To date, the program has helped fund and promote quality-of-life projects ranging from building a new municipal pool in Genoa, Nebraska, to expanding a public library in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to replacing fire hydrants in Boley, Oklahoma, to developing a skate and bike park in Armada, Michigan, to repairing a city art gallery in Manchester, New Hampshire, to bringing back 4th of July fireworks in Jackson, Illinois.
It’s easy for people to vote for a town. Go online, log on to ReadersDigest.com, type in the name of the town, and click on the word “Vote.” People may cast as many votes as they like. While on the site, individuals are encouraged to upload photos of their towns, describe the needs of their communities, and talk about why where they live is the best place in America. The We Hear You America campaign will provide support to the towns receiving the most votes, including being featured in the Reader’s Digest annual Best of America issue and on ReadersDigest.com. Communities participating in the initiative may also be featured in Reader’s Digest and on ReadersDigest.com during 2012.
Happy Voting for your city!
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