The activation challenge

Turn good intentions
into a practice.

Ten acts of generosity. Ninety days. Five ways to discover what you have to give.

The activation challenge offers a simple structure for noticing needs, taking action and reflecting on what you learn. Community membership is optional. When enrollment opens, you’ll use your Champion Portal account to take the challenge, whether or not you join the community.

How it works

A rhythm you can return to.

01

Notice and choose

Complete at least one act in each of the Five T’s. Choose any of the five for your remaining acts.

02

Act and reflect

Record what you did and what you learned. Keep other people’s dignity and privacy at the center. You do not need to turn someone else’s need into a public story.

03

Keep practicing

Let one thoughtful act lead to another. If life interrupts, return without shame. Completion is recognition of participation, not a position of authority.

01

Time

Be present.

Give someone your attention.

See a possibility

You could make time to listen to a neighbor or help with a task that has become difficult.

02

Talent

Put a skill to work.

Share something you know how to do.

See a possibility

You could help someone prepare for an interview, repair something, or learn a useful skill.

03

Treasure

Share your resources.

Give in a way that fits your circumstances.

See a possibility

You could meet a practical need or support a cause you care about. Thoughtfulness matters.

04

Testimony

Offer a story of hope.

Share what experience has taught you.

See a possibility

You could encourage someone with your own story, while protecting the privacy and dignity of others.

05

Ties

Make a thoughtful connection.

Help people find one another.

See a possibility

You could introduce two people who might help each other—with permission from both.

A participant writing during a workshop at NPLC 2026.
A moment of learning at NPLC 2026.Photo: Caleb Brown

Pause and reflect

Notice what you’re learning.

After an act of generosity, take a moment to consider what was helpful, what surprised you and what you might do differently next time.

A reflection can stay private. Sharing a public story is a separate choice.

A thoughtful commitment

Know what you’re choosing.

  • Adult Treasure standard: the greater of $100 or 1% of income over the 90 days.
  • Your assessment stays private: no income documents are requested.
  • Accommodations: hardship, no income and meaningful material gifts are addressed in the participation terms.

You can give to an appropriate person or cause of your choosing. Giving to Champion is not a condition of participation.

Enrollment is being prepared. The complete participation terms and accommodations will be available before you commit. You’ll use one Champion Portal account for the challenge. Joining the community will be an optional next step for connection and encouragement.

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