Soror, I first have to say that I LOVE your topic ideas! PLEASE keep them coming. I cant remember the last time I was this active on GreekChat.
But to answer your question, I don't think its NECCESSARY but it would be HELPFUL to live in the neighborhood you want to improve.
My friends think Im crazy for wanting to stay in my neighborhood when I graduate. We all come from poorer, more violent neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY. But truth be told, I love my communty and the people in it. I've lived in the same apt. in the same apt. building for ALL OF MY LIFE. I've, for a long time, been thinking of a way to help my community by getting more involved. But it wasnt until I joined our wonderful sisterhood that I saw a means to that end. I actually am starting a step team in my neighborhood. (Small step, but Im very proud of it) And if you all remember, a while ago, a NUPE posted an invite to attend a basketball tournament for the youth. Surprisingly, he was a neo that was raised in my neighborhood and that tournament was down the block from my apartment. That NUPE (who no longer lives in this community) has since then become a very good friend and supporter of mine, and I know we have many things to look forward to implementing in our community.
So I don't think a person MUST stay in the community, as long as they don't lose touch.
Peace
SoloRHO
PS: Soror Romunda Harris (if we're talking about the same one) is our current NE Region UCC.
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