February 24, 2020 | We Are Main Street: Celebrating Youth |
Photo Credit: Wilkinsburg CDC & Greg Sciulli
The March theme of the We Are Main Street campaign is YOUTH! Please be sure to join us in this month-long celebration by sharing the stories and initiatives of the young people who are making a difference in your downtown using #WeAreMainStreet.
As part of the celebration, we will be hosting two opportunities for local programs during the month:
Draw Your Main Street! (Open to ages 0-11)
Bust out the crayons and markers! Draw a picture of what your Main Street looks like for a chance to be featured on our blog! During the month of March, share your youths' drawings on social media using #WeAreMainStreet, or email them to mainstreetnews@savingplaces.org.
What Does Main Street Mean to You? (Open to ages 12-18)
Home. Shopping with friends. The heartbeat of the community. Whatever it is, we want to know: what does Main Street mean to you? Let us know in 250-500 words for a chance to be published on our blog and shared on our social media channels! Please submit essays to mainstreetnews@savingplaces.org, subject line “What Main Street Means to Me.”
Update: Given the pandemic, both opportunities will continue to be available until further notice!
Get Started Today
If you haven’t already, take a look at the We are Main Street webpage for simple steps (and inspiration) on how to participate in the campaign. It includes:
- A toolkit outlining monthly campaign themes;
- An online swag shop where you can purchase t-shirts, pins, tote bags, and more;
- Downloadable social media graphics and printable materials (includes postcard and photo frame!).