It’s great to see new members joining ONE everyday, and it’s even more exciting when they create a new ONE group in their city! I was recently contacted by Robin Hawking who wanted to learn how to start a new ONE group in Tampa Bay. Robby said: “Learning about ONE has really opened up our eyes about what is going on outside of our own “four walls”. We want to be a part of this wonderful organization and its campaign to make poverty history.”

I explained how easy it is to get a new ONE group started and forwarded her the ONE Declaration, a variety of fact sheets and some talking points. After talking with Robin, she and her husband Michael have created “TampaBayONE” and will be coordinating events starting in 2007. Robin has already presented the ONE Proclamation to the city, in hopes of Tampa becoming a “City of ONE.” Thank you Robin. So many people have wanted to join a local Tampa ONE group. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you. We look forward to hearing about events and outreach in Tampa Bay, Florida!