| There’s something powerful about the sound of construction in a neighborhood. The steady beat of a hammer, the buzz of a saw, the unrelenting roar of a jackhammer, these aren’t just noises. They’re signals of progress. They tell us something new is being built, something better is on the horizon. And maybe that’s a lesson for all of us. Change, whether it’s in our neighborhoods, our towns, or even our country, requires voices that are just as loud and persistent as a jackhammer. It requires people willing to keep pounding away at problems, with the dedication of a hammer in a construction worker’s hand. Every community project, every new park, every renovated school started with someone daring to speak up and demand better. It took people raising their voices, again and again, until they were impossible to ignore. Just like construction, building a stronger community is noisy, messy, and sometimes inconvenient. But underneath that noise is hope, the promise of new spaces, new opportunities, new beginnings. So the next time you hear construction outside your window, don’t just think about the dust or the detours. Think about the future being built. And think about how our voices, when raised together, can be tools of progress too. Because just like the sound of a jackhammer cutting through concrete, our voices can break down barriers. And with steady, determined effort, like the hammer in a worker’s hand, we can build something lasting: a community where everyone belongs and everyone thrives. |
| “As I age, I choose to hear the beauty in everyday sounds and find inspiration in every new connection. My glass stays half full, and each step I take shows that courage and growth are lifelong companions.” Michelle Puzzo, Executive Director 860-430-4557 www.urcommunitycares.org |
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