30 Days of Daily Challenges to help support your local community
Day 1
Choose a staple item (ex: bread) and commit to buying it locally this month.
Day 2
Visit your city's website and check out the events calendar. Fond du Lac's event calendar can be found here.
Day 3
Try out a new-to-you restaurant in your area.
Day 4
Follow some of your favorite local businesses on Facebook and Instagram.
Day 5
Spruce up your front yard, balcony, or windowsill with some flowers or greenery.
Day 6
Report a local issue (ex: graffiti, potholes, sidewalk damage) to public works.
Day 7
Write an online review for a local business you love.
Day 8
Pick up a local paper or newsletter and read about current issues in your community.
Day 9
Waiting in line or at the bus stop? Initiate small talk with a stranger today.
Day 10
Take a small bag for a walk around the block and pick up litter you see along the way.
Day 11
Go treasure hunting at a garage sale or thrift store this weekend.
Day 12
Buy this week's groceries at a farmers' market or independent grocer.
Day 13
Pick up a local recreation guide (or browse one online).
Day 14
Build goodwill with your neighbors?— bake them some treats or offer to help them.
Day 15
Fill up a shopping bag with old stuff and drop it off at a charity thrift store.
Day 16
Join a running club or group fitness class in your area.
Day 17
Snapping selfies at a local business? Be sure to tag them, too!
Day 18
Play tourist in your own city this weekend?— don't forget to bring your camera!
Day 19
Join a community garden (or rally the neighbors and start your own).
Day 20
Cheer on a local sports team?—minor leagues are still major fun.
Day 21
Visit a local coffee shop and buy a coffee for the person behind you in line.
Day 22
Write a letter to your elected official about a local issue or just to say thanks.
Day 23
Find an upcoming community event to attend this month and check it out.
Day 24
Strike up a conversation with a local business owner?—ask how they got their start.
Day 25
Track down a local band or live music venue and go to a show.
Day 26
Buy local art to display in your home or business.
Day 27
Take some treats to the local police station or fire department.
Day 28
Find a local organization that excites you and offer to volunteer with them.
Day 29
Go for a browse at the nearest independent bookstore.
Day 30
Create a workshop and offer to lead it at your school, library, or community center.
Brought to you by Fond du Lac Credit Union and It's a Money Thing.