Eight Great Steps to Reach our Goal

1. Choose a Problem
   Think of a problem in your community or a subject you have studied in school. It's not hard to find a problem. The hard part is selecting ONE on which to focus.
   
2. Do Your Research
   Survey people in your school/community to find out how they feel about the problem. Contact local agencies to discover the facts about the problem.
   
3. Brainstorm Possible Solutions and Choose ONE
   Brainstorm ways you might solve the problem. Select the solutions that seem the most possible and which will have the most impact.
   
4. Get Group Support
   Find people who agree to help solve the problem. You will create a working team.
   
5. Advertise
   Think of ways to get your message (problem and solution) out to the public. TV, radio, local newspapers are goods sources and sometimes allow free advertising for a good cause.
   
6. Raise Money or Resources
   Raise funds or collect resources to support your project.
   
7. Carry Out Your Solution
   After advertising and collecting donations, complete the solution by ACTING.
   
8. Evaluate
   Ask questions like:
   Are there any parts of the solution that need changing?
   Are we making a difference?
   What went right or wrong?