Looking for a way to connect while social distancing?

During this unprecedented period in history, we are all trying to do our part to keep loved ones healthy by staying home. As we prepare to enter a second month of social distancing, things may be feeling a bit mundane. How about using the time to connect with your family in a way that busy schedules often prohibit? HOPE has a month-long challenge this April just for you! Here is how it works.

Here’s how the challenge works

Below is a list of daily themes to help with pre-planning and preparing the perfect image for each day (aka dig out your old photo albums). Then, starting April first, the theme for the day will be posted as a reminder on this blog, Facebook and Instagram. All you need to do is find the perfect photo and share it with #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE and tag @HOPEorganizing. The hashtag is important because the person that participates the most days will be entered to win a prize*. The photo can be from your past or present. You may even want to do both and have your kids recreate old photos from your youth. Get creative with it! Tell the stories that go with the photos you select with those you love and spend a little time each day connecting.

Do yourself a favor and “record” these stories by taking a video or write in a document. We will be sharing ideas throughout the month with tips celebrating these stories.

Also, be sure to check back here often to see stories and images from HOPE Organizing.

Let’s get ready to start!

1. April Fool’s Day
2. Professional Family Photo
3. Rainbows
4. Nephews/Nieces
5. Vacation
6. Aunt/Uncle
7. Family Gathering
8. Zoo
9. Family Heirloom
10. Siblings
11. Pets
12. Easter
13. Restaurant
14. Something Weird
15. Moving
16. Grandparents
17. Birthday Party
18. Prom
19. Bicycle
20. Volunteer
21. Elementary School
22. Earth Day
23. Take our Kids to Work Day
24. Wedding
25. Strange Family Tree Story
26. Get Organized Day
27. Favorite Story about Social Distancing
28. Superhero
29. Biggest news story
30. Graduation

* you must post a minimum of 10 days’ worth to be eligible

*Posts must be tagged and Public – Story posts are ineligible

Find the perfect photo and share it with #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE and tag @HOPEorganizing. The person that tags the most photos will win a $25 Gift Certificate to their local favorite restaurant!

• A minimum of 10 photos shared must be posted in order to be eligible. 
• Post must be shared as a public post to qualify.
• Temporary news feed posts such as “Story” are not eligible towards minimum requirements. (because we can’t find them when we count the photos)
• You can share any story, our daily post are just suggestions or you can go back and do Day 5 later in the month.
• Not limited to the Omaha metro area!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 3!

Today is #FindaRainbowDay. Tell a story about RAINBOW in your life. It can be a rainbow in the sky or a drawing of a rainbow or what the rainbow represents to you. Be sure to visit our Facebook and Instagram to share your stories and see our rainbow story. Remember to tag your photos with @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 4!

Today you get to talk about your nieces and nephews. What about a fun story where you just played. Be sure to tag your photos with @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 5!

Today tell a story about a favorite vacation or maybe a really silly part of a trip. (try to make it one that you haven’t talked about several times before. Be sure to tag your photos with @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 6!

Today you get to talk about your AUNTS and UNCLES. What about a fun story
where you just you got to have special one-on-one time. Be sure to tag your photos with @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 7!

Today let’s talk about family gatherings. Did your extended family always get together for a holiday and have special traditions, or do you have big family reunions? Be sure to tag your photos with @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 8!

Let’s talk about trips to the zoo. It’s Zoo Lover’s Day! Do you have a special memory at the zoo? Do you have a favorite animal to visit? Write a review of your favorite zoo today! @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 9!

Today tell a story about your favorite family heirloom. Do you have something that has been passed on from another generation? What does it mean to you? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE 

Share a Story with HOPE Day 10!

Today is Siblings Day! How many do you have? Do you live near or far from each other? Share a sibling memory. @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 11!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 11! What is something really funny that your favorite pet did? Tell us about your most unique pet. Be sure to tag @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 12!

Happy Easter! Today tell a story about your favorite Easter memory. Do you have a family tradition? When did it start? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 13!

Even with delivery and pickup, we miss eating at our favorite restaurants. What is your favorite place to dine out and why? If you have attempted to make your favorite restaurant meal at home, how did it turn out? Show your love and post a review today for your favorite restaurant. @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 14!

Share something others find weird that you love. How did you discover it? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 15!

Tell about a time when you moved. Where and why did you move? Did it go smoothly or have challenges? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 16!

It’s Grandparents Day! Share a memory from time spent with your grandparents. If they are still living, give them a call today. @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 17!

Tell about a birthday party from your past. Was it the best birthday party or worst? Why? If your birthday is during social-distancing, how do you plan to celebrate? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 18!

Let’s talk about prom. Share pictures and memories from a past prom. What’s the best song played at your prom? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 19!

Share a bicycle story today. When did you learn to ride a bicycle? Did you have a favorite bike? Do you still ride? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 20!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 20! Tell a story about a favorite Volunteer experience. What organizations do you support and why? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 21!

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Share a Story with HOPE Day 23!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 23! For those working from home, Take our Kids to Work Day doesn’t hold the same excitement. Why not share a memory with your kids of going to work with your parents instead? @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 24!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 24! Spring brides have had to rethink or reschedule their big day. Cheer them up by telling about what didn’t go quite as planned on your big day. Share a picture from your wedding as well. @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

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Share a Story with HOPE Day 28!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 28! Everyday people can be superheros! Tell a story about your real-life Superhero, or share pictures dressed as your favorite fictional Superhero. @HOPEorganizing and #SHAREaSTORYwithHOPE

Share a Story with HOPE Day 29!

Share a Story with HOPE Day 30!