What does the term "stewardship" mean to you? We discussed that during our recent general meeting, and here are a few things folks said:

• A sacred task in the Biblical tradition, including care of the Earth.
• Encompassing, long-term, sustainable care, so that something doesn't disappear and can thrive to its fullest.
• Making sure you take care of resources sustainably and ethically.

In contrast, Vanguard's definition of stewardship is very narrow. Its continued investment in industries that are already destabilizing our climate--and therefore threatening our whole economy--show a real lack of long-term thinking. Its narrow focus only on the value of its shareholders' investments will ultimately hurt, not only the portfolios of those investors, but the web of life on which all of us depend.

Over the course of the five days and forty miles, 300 people joined us on the Vanguard's Big Climate Problem Walk. In the month since, we've been integrating what we learned on the walk and using that time together to energize us for the next chapter of the Vanguard S.O.S. campaign. We're happy to share the reflections of two of our walk participants, Marcelle and JJ, below.

The Vanguard’s Big Climate Problem Walk may be over, but getting Vanguard to solve its climate problem will be a marathon, not a sprint. That’s why we’ve been strategizing next steps, even as we rest and recover from the five-day walk. We are excited to share two upcoming opportunities to engage–a party and an action!