“Thinking globally, working locally.”  I saw this slogan on a dumpster tonight.  This phrase caught my thoughts.  We at One Thread Outfitters have a global mindset with a vision to meet the needs of the world.  We will always be thinking globally, but we must also be working locally.  With humanitarian projects now in two countries, we are exploring local needs and how to meet them in our neighborhood, community, state, and country. 

I had the opportunity to meet with a new friend, Robbie Madison, the other night to discuss such local needs.  Included in our discussion were the homeless and senior citizens from South Carolina to California.  Did you know that South Carolina ranks second in the United States for seniors going hungry (according to the Meals on Wheels Association of America, check out the article here)?  I had no idea until recently!  There are huge local needs.  I am not sure what One Thread’s first local project is going to be, but one thing is for sure, it will be soon. 

If you know of a great needs in your area and ways to meet them (creative ideas welcomed too), swing over to One Thread’s site here and drop us a note.  Or you can DM us on Twitter (@onethread).  Give us ideas!  Join us in the fight for enough.

You can also find me on Twitter (@markrekers).

Remember that you should think global but you can start local.

I just bought a $9 bottle of Zicam and realized that what I spent on it could provid 40 meals to a hungry family of four in Nicaragua. That’s exactly what happens for every Project Nicaragua shirt purchased. Last year, One Thread Outfitters was able to provide over 10,000 meals through the sales of its shirts. Let’s make 2010 an even greater impact. Buy your shirt here and read more about Project Nicaragua here including other humanitarian projects One Thread is involved in. Together we can make a difference in the world. Follow One Thread on Twitter and join the Facebook group.

You want. They need. We bridge the gap.

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