Volume 3 | Issue 1
January 9, 2026
A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR YOUR GRANGE by Philip J Vonada
National Grange Communications Director
The start of a new year brings hopeful resolutions: promises to do better, be more intentional, and focus on what truly matters. For Granges, those same resolutions can be made as more than personal goals. With a little creativity and collaboration, they Image licensed via AdobeStock can become programs or events that strengthen communities and reflect the very purpose of the Grange. Let’s take a look at some common New Year’s resolutions, and ways your Grange might turn them into real, meaningful local impact in the year ahead:
“Be more involved in the community”
This resolution is a natural fit for Granges. Instead of trying to do everything, consider identifying one or two community needs and committing to them consistently throughout the year. This might be quarterly service days, seasonal donation drives, or adopting a local organization such as a food pantry, school, or senior center. A steady presence often means more than a single large event.
“Support healthier lifestyles”
Health and wellness can take many forms through the Grange. Some Granges host fitness groups, gardening projects, healthy cooking courses, or mental health workshops. Others partner with local health professionals to offer informational sessions. These efforts build community resilience, one of the key pillars of Project Sustenance, while creating spaces for connection and support.
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In This Issue A New Year’s Resolution for your Grange . . . . . 1 Growing Skills, Growing Futures . . . . 2 Grange Heirloom for January . . . . . . . 3 National Grange welcomes back Youth Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pet Food Drive: A Share Your Project’s Story Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Have You Been Affected by Affordable Care Act Changes? We Want to Hear From You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Make Project Sustenance part of your Grange’s 2026 Resolutions . . . . . . . 7 Support the Grange Foundation through the Common Routes Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Granwest: Modernizing for Western Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recipes from the Heartland . . . . . . . . 9 Advocacy Alert: Pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection screening Coverage Act . . . . . . . . . 10 Digital Therapeutics Offer Hope to Rural Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Member Benefit: MemberDeals . . . . . 11 Grange Store: Grange Jewelry . . . . . . 11
“Reduce waste and live more sustainably”
Sustainability resolutions align naturally with Grange values. Your Grange might host seed swaps, composting demonstrations, or repair workshops continued on page 3
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