The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (Week 5 / April 12)
Welcome to week FIVE of The Weekly Beacon! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition where we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand around 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. 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 over the past 4 weeks! (And welcome new contributors to the board from Week 4!)
@SparkyGizmo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 28
@YourCaringConfidant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 28
@AReineRose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 24
@Ailuraphilelove8tear9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 23
@Ivy229 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 17
@Magicpawsoffuture ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 9
@Amanda84 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 7
@DustOfSnow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 6
@HealingwithMinionn ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 4
@AffyAvo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 13
@TheGeminiInMe ⭐⭐ / 2
@colorfulHorizon2069 ⭐ / 1
@Thewhisperfriend ⭐ / 1
@trueconfidant123 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5
@LightWinter3974 ⭐⭐⭐ / 3
@LoveHashira ⭐⭐⭐ / 3
@jesusredeemedme2425 ⭐ / 1
@Yellowflowersinthedark ⭐ / 1
@Alen201 ⭐ / 1
@Fossilfellow ⭐ / 1
@greenCake1393 ⭐ / 1
@crystaldawn76 ⭐ / 1
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.
- Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics, the Listener Quick Guide, or a self-help guide
- (Adult listeners) Sign up to host games in the Listener Community Room (detail post 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!
Don't forget to tag your friends so they can pitch in and earn stars, and you earn a star for tagging too, as that is also a kindness task!! ✨ You can earn up to 7 stars each week by showing up to this thread daily! ✨
Next week, we'll be seeing our first round of All For One badge winners!!! Hyped! 🎉
Thank you for helping build this community together through everyday acts of kindness!
Friday 4/17/26
⦁ I cohosted 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 forum posts across the community
⦁ ⦁ Replied to messages and further provided guidance to academy trainees to support their academy journeys
Monday 4/20/26
⦁ Hosted Mindfulness Discussion on the topic of Practicing Mindfulness Today from 3:30-4:30PM EST in the Mindfulness Room
⦁ Welcomed at least 10 new listeners by responding to questions and provide appropriate resources such as the Listener Quick Guide.
@Heather225
Happy Tues-yay! 🥳
Checked notifications
Responded to forum posts
S.p. checks
Compassion heart bandit for "line everyday journal" and forums
Who knows what the rest of the day will bring. Weeeeee-weeeee! 😊
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
Edit: adding more "bacon" lol 😊 Engaged in the rooms
@Heather225
- Created a thread in the newbie hub
- Welcomed new listeners and members
- Replied to needs reply threads
- Spent time in listener support room
@Heather225
Answering as many posts as possible in the needs reply section.
Spending time in loneliness support huddle 🩷
Tuesday 4/21/26
⦁ Replied to forum posts across the community. Including The Gift Of Caring, The Horizons Series, What does "safe" mean to you here?
⦁ Submitted my monthly milestones submission form for my birthday in April
⦁ Processed and updated General Academy Mentor Leader Task List responsibilities
⦁ Participated and supported Fifty Plus Scheduled Group Chat Discussion
Yesterday - replied to a few posts including one where I explained what 7cups can do vs. when going elsewhere is needed.
Was not on until late today
was in sc and Lsr
send a pm
replying here
Replying to couple of forum posts
look at pms
gavebout a resource on how to open more rooms
Not very impressed today
@Heather225
Were in chatrooms 😊
@Heather225
Tonight I'm in the needs reply 💙
I responded to some forum posts and flagged a few things.
