Katie Shonk

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

Sharing surplus food not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate or share 100 meals or food items through a food bank, community fridge, or with neighbors to support food security and resilience.

Composting turns waste into a resource, building soil health and cutting methane emissions from landfills. I will compost food scraps at home, school, or in my community, which avoids sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

Shared projects at work strengthen teams and build organizational resilience. I will host or join 2 cleanup events with colleagues, classmates, or group members to improve our environment and strengthen collaboration.

Recognition strengthens trust and connection. I will recognize 30 people in my organization for their contributions, showing appreciation that helps build resilience and morale.

Healthy waterways are essential for resilience. I will volunteer for 4 hours to clean or protect local rivers, lakes, wetlands, or coastal areas to support ecosystems and communities.

Resilience is all around us in the natural world. I will spend 240 minutes outdoors looking for examples of resilience—such as plants regrowing, animals adapting, or seasonal cycles—and reflect on what they teach about thriving through change.