When we think of the word COMMUNITY what do we tend to think? Do we look towards our childhood and think of how our family interacted as a group as community? Do we look towards churches and organizations? Do we look at our political alignments? What does community mean for you?
For me, community goes beyond a gathering of individuals bonded together towards a mutual goal. For me, a community is not just mutual goals, but mutual support. Actual support. Not "thoughts and prayers" when you are struggling, but actual hands on help. Housing. Clothing. Food. Mental health support. All of these are part of a HEALTHY relationship, a healthy community.