SMALL ACTS • STRONGER CONNECTIONSRooted in the Burlington, Vermont community
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Four simple promises

The pledge centers care for shared spaces, kindness during disagreement, compassionate choices and connection without judgment. You can treat these as everyday reminders rather than rules about perfection.

01

Respect our shared spaces

Care for parks, sidewalks, public areas, and the places where neighbors meet.

02

Be kind in disagreement

Make room for a different perspective without losing respect for the person.

03

Choose care over convenience

Find moments to show compassion, even when patience takes effort.

04

Connect with understanding

Listen well, withhold quick judgment, and help people feel that they belong.

Put the pledge into practice

Start with a gesture that makes sense for your circumstances, then gradually look for new opportunities to put these values into action.

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