Embedded Files
It Started With One Walk…
It Started With One Walk…
BeAParticipant.org began with something simple: a walk.
Just me, my neighborhood, and the need to clear my head.
BeAParticipant.org began with something simple: a walk.
Just me, my neighborhood, and the need to clear my head.
But then — I saw the litter.
The same trash I saw yesterday.
The bag stuck in a tree. The can crushed in the gutter.
And I thought: Someone should do something.
But then — I saw the litter.
The same trash I saw yesterday.
The bag stuck in a tree. The can crushed in the gutter.
And I thought: Someone should do something.
That’s when it hit me.
That’s when it hit me.
What if I stopped being “someone” waiting — and started being a participant doing?
What if I stopped being “someone” waiting — and started being a participant doing?
The next day, I brought gloves.
The day after that, a grabber stick.
And just like that — what was once a casual walk became a quiet act of leadership.
The next day, I brought gloves.
The day after that, a grabber stick.
And just like that — what was once a casual walk became a quiet act of leadership.
What Happened Next Changed Everything.
What Happened Next Changed Everything.
People waved.
They honked.
Neighbors thanked me.
Strangers joined me.
People waved.
They honked.
Neighbors thanked me.
Strangers joined me.
It wasn’t about the litter anymore.
It was about being seen doing something that matters.
It wasn’t about the litter anymore.
It was about being seen doing something that matters.
That’s how BeAParticipant.org was born —
Not as a business, but as a movement of everyday people showing up with purpose.
That’s how BeAParticipant.org was born —
Not as a business, but as a movement of everyday people showing up with purpose.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We empower individuals to take visible action in the communities they love —
not by waiting for “THEY” to fix it,
but by stepping forward to lead through example.
We empower individuals to take visible action in the communities they love —
not by waiting for “THEY” to fix it,
but by stepping forward to lead through example.
With one walk a week, one Starter Kit, and one quiet moment of purpose,
you can become the standard, not the exception.
With one walk a week, one Starter Kit, and one quiet moment of purpose,
you can become the standard, not the exception.
What We Do
What We Do
BeAParticipant.org equips volunteers with the tools and encouragement to:
BeAParticipant.org equips volunteers with the tools and encouragement to:
- Commit to one weekly walk to pick up litter in their neighborhood
- Set the example for visible responsibility and community pride
- Inspire others by doing, not preaching
Each participant receives a Starter Kit (while supplies last), and the invitation to keep it simple:
One day a week. One walk. One ripple that spreads.
Each participant receives a Starter Kit (while supplies last), and the invitation to keep it simple:
One day a week. One walk. One ripple that spreads.
"I thought I was just picking up trash. I was actually picking up responsibility."
"I thought I was just picking up trash. I was actually picking up responsibility."
You Don’t Need the Shirt.
You Don’t Need the Shirt.
You don’t need the Starter Kit.
You don’t need the hat.
You don’t need the title.
You don’t need the Starter Kit.
You don’t need the hat.
You don’t need the title.
The walk is the point.
The presence is the example.
The care is the leadership.
The walk is the point.
The presence is the example.
The care is the leadership.
Everything else — the shirt, the grabber, the name —
those are just symbols.
Everything else — the shirt, the grabber, the name —
those are just symbols.
You are the movement.
You are the movement.
So whether you're wearing red or walking in silence,
if you’re out there choosing to care — you’re already one of us.
So whether you're wearing red or walking in silence,
if you’re out there choosing to care — you’re already one of us.
BeAParticipant. No permission slip required.
BeAParticipant. No permission slip required.
This Isn’t Just About Trash.
This Isn’t Just About Trash.
It’s about:
It’s about:
- Restoring trust in our neighborhoods
- Modeling pride in public spaces
- Building identity through action
- And proving that leadership has nothing to do with title
— and everything to do with presence.
We believe the solution isn’t THEM.
It’s US.
And the moment we participate, the story starts to change.
We believe the solution isn’t THEM.
It’s US.
And the moment we participate, the story starts to change.
Where We’re Going
Where We’re Going
We envision a world where participation becomes contagious.
Where businesses sponsor local Starter Kits.
Where families add “stewardship walks” to their weekly rhythm.
Where schools, neighborhoods, and communities proudly say:
We envision a world where participation becomes contagious.
Where businesses sponsor local Starter Kits.
Where families add “stewardship walks” to their weekly rhythm.
Where schools, neighborhoods, and communities proudly say:
“We take care of this place — because we live here.”
“We take care of this place — because we live here.”
Are You Ready to Be a Participant?
Are You Ready to Be a Participant?
We’re not building a brand.
We’re building a new standard — together.
We’re not building a brand.
We’re building a new standard — together.
So if you’re done waiting for change,
and ready to be the change your community needs —
So if you’re done waiting for change,
and ready to be the change your community needs —
Start with a walk.
Bring a bag.
Wear the shirt.
Start with a walk.
Bring a bag.
Wear the shirt.
Be Seen. Be of Service. Be A Participant.
Be Seen. Be of Service. Be A Participant.
Where Do Donations Go?
Where Do Donations Go?
Right now, every Starter Kit is made possible through individual and business contributions.
Right now, every Starter Kit is made possible through individual and business contributions.
Help us equip more visible leaders — one walk at a time.
Help us equip more visible leaders — one walk at a time.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse