New year, new you. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to refocus with a fresh perspective + create new routines. If one of those resolutions is to become a more engaged Soda Citizen we have a few ideas on ways to participate and give back for a healthier community.
🏠 Learn
Connect with local history through Historic Columbia and its many educational programs. For example, on Tues. Jan. 18, register for Renovation Rodeo: Seminary Ridge, where you can learn about the history of the homes, the people who lived in them through the years + the neighborhood.
🌊 Volunteer
Get outdoors and enjoy our three rivers, all while helping our community by keeping them clean. Sign up for their email list to stay up-to-date on opportunities for advocacy and stay educated with activities surrounding our rivers.
🗣️ Join the conversation
Stay informed and in touch with your local council members + attend your local neighborhood association meetings. Cola’s strengths lie in its neighborhoods, and these conversations are the best way to have your voice heard.
🔌 Connect
If you’re looking to connect and network with professionals, Columbia Opportunity Resource (or COR), offers fun social events that help you grow personally + professionally. Cola can feel overwhelming at times, but once you start making these connections, our city can feel much more manageable.
👕 Rep Cola
When you’re out there trying something new this year — like a workshop Planthouse or attending the 9th Annual Pig and Oyster Roast at City Roots — be sure to represent Cola. We have some ideas in mind for what to wear, or maybe you can rep the City of Columbia flag on the front of your home or as a sticker on your car.
Let us know — what are some of your favorite ways to be involved in our community?