The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (May 31)
Welcome to this week's Community Beacon! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.
🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟
Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge!
Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit! (Much love to our lovely Twinkle Tracker @LoveHashira for counting stars!)
To conserve space, we're changing the layout. You'll now see two numbers: the first displays the stars earned that week, and the other is the total running count!
@LoveHashira - 8 > 47 ⭐
@trueconfidant123 - 7 > 52 ⭐
@Magicpawsoffuture - 4 > 54 ⭐
@YourCaringConfidant - 8 > 75 ⭐
@stormpieandpaws - 4 > 14 ⭐
@Amanda84 - 4 > 53 ⭐
@Ivy229 - 7 > 42 ⭐
@TheGeminiInMe - 2 > 34 ⭐
@AiluraTheCat - 7 > 70 ⭐
@SparkyGizmo - 8 > 78 ⭐
@MeilleureAmie - 3 > 18 ⭐
@CuriousSloth - 6 > 40 ⭐
@HealingwithMinionn - 1 > 11 ⭐
@CalmRosebud -3 > 5 ⭐
@ACozyBunny - 4 > 20 ⭐
@hazelnutchocolate - 1 > 2 ⭐
@Fossilfellow - 6 > 15 ⭐
----New participants of this week! 🎉 ----
@bestVase - 1 > ⭐
@sereneMango2512 - 2 > 2 ⭐
@Dinnaa - 3 > ⭐
@The24hrClimber - 4 > 4 ⭐
Additionally, these four will receive a star for their incredible contributions to the Sharing Circle:
@Sompu2402 @UrSweetShinobu @Diinnaa @sereneMango2512
✨ Note: If you don't see yourself on the leaderboard, don't panic! It's just so we can preserve space and display all active participants.
💙 This Week’s Asks 💙
If you have a few minutes today, here are some simple ways you can lend a hand this week:
- Check the Newbie Hub for people introducing themselves, and drop into their posts to acknowledge them
- Greet someone in the Welcome thread (click the >> to go to the most recent page)
- Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats.
- Visit our brand new Social Support Room (click here) and take the lead on some icebreakers or games!
- Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics, the Listener Quick Guide, or a self-help guide
- Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here. Members, click here!
If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).
Don't forget to tag your friends so they can pitch in and earn stars! ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. ✨
Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness!
Replying some in the forums
going though notifications
6-8 I reply more posts.
@Heather225 Saturday
Provided 1-1 support to a member
Sunday
Replied to pms
Today
Replied to forums
@Heather225
Cleared out the needs reply section.
Answered pms.
Helped new listeners navigate the site.
Hosted the sharing circle for two hours.
Welcomed people in the loneliness huddle, way of River and listener support room.
Flagged duplicate content.
Supported people in the forums and participated in ice breakers.
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8/6/2026
Replied to : Pms , Forums
Spent time in Listener Support Room
Playing summer word chain game
@Heather225
Happy Mon-yay! 🥳
Checked notifications
Compassion heart bandit for "line everyday journal" and forums
S.p. checks
Responded to forum posts
Replied to pm's (from later yesterday)
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@Heather225
- Participated in icebreakers
- Greeted people in the welcome thread
- Spent time in the member support room
- Spent time in the listener room, provided resources and help
- Commented on threads under needs reply
- Flagged spam/unsafe content
- Spent time in the social support room
- Shared resources with newbies
- Participated in the MCR
- Posted one line everyday
- Helped a peer with their leadership role application
@Heather225
Replied to some forums.
Participated in ice breakers 🤍
@fossilfellow
Shared some useful info with a new member ❤️
Monday 6/8:
Forums ✔️
Monday 6/1/26
⦁ Hosted Mindfulness Discussion on the topic of Introduction Into The Attitudes from 3:30-4:30PM EST
Tuesday 6/2/26
⦁ Flagged 2 profiles for safety violations
⦁ Had 2 sessions with a member who I serve as a long-term listener for
Wednesday 6/3/26
⦁ Processed and updated General Academy Mentor Leader Task List responsibilities
⦁ Provided peer support to a listener
Thursday 6/4/26
⦁ Welcomed at least 2 new listeners by responding to questions and provide appriopiate resources such as the Listener Quick Guide.
⦁ Welcomed at least 5 new members by responding to questions and provide appriopiate resources such as the Member Welcome Pack.
Friday 6/5/26
⦁ I hosted the weekly open chat in the Fifty + Room (Every Friday 4-5PM EST)
⦁ I cohosted the weekly session in the LCR with TovaCares76 (Every Friday 5-6PM EST)
⦁ Sent QLP and Internship Trainees trial completion form reminders
⦁ Replied to messages and further provided guidance to academy trainees to support their academy journeys
Saturday 6/6/26
Sunday 6/7/26
⦁ Flagged 2 profiles for safety violations
⦁ Spent time in the LSC and social support rooms
⦁ Hearted a bunch of One Line Everyday Journal posts
Monday 6/8/26
⦁ Hosted Mindfulness Discussion on the topic Practicing Mindfulness Together from 3:30-4:30PM EST in the Mindfulness Room
⦁ Replied to messages and further provided guidance to academy trainees to support their academy journeys
⦁ Provided assistance and troubleshooting to improve and update the mindfulness discussions
@Ivy229 ❤️
