How a Small Church Built a Big-Impact Model for Grassroots Philanthropy

In a time when many nonprofits are struggling to sustain year-over-year support — and donors seek more transparency about where their money goes — a small church just north of Chicago has quietly built a model of grassroots philanthropy that’s helped dozens of local organizations not just survive, but thrive. Kenilworth Union Church’s approach might […]

5 Proven Ways to Combat Loneliness, Backed by the C.G. Jung Center

Loneliness isn’t just an emotion — it’s a growing public health crisis. A 2023 Gallup Poll found that one in four people around the world report significant loneliness, while another 27 percent say they feel at least a little lonely. And surprisingly, it’s not just older adults who are affected. The highest rates of loneliness […]

In an Era of Worsening Wildfires, These Young Conservation Corps Members Are Clearing a Path to Safety and Opportunity

With cutbacks to federal government programs and layoffs of civil servants around the country, there’s been a lot of confusion about funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation under the new presidential administration. Yet, Santa Rosa, California resident Lynn Garric feels encouraged. “I’m a very hopeful, optimistic person,” she explains. “I’m the one who came back […]

Pasadena Humane Rescued Hundreds of Wildfire-Displaced Animals — Here's How Pet Owners Can Prepare for the Next Emergency

January 7, 2025, altered the lives of Angelenos — both human and animal — forever. While homes and buildings can be rebuilt, lives lost to the flames cannot. First responders worked tirelessly to evacuate residents and their pets, but many domestic and wild animals weren’t as fortunate. At Pasadena Humane, which has been serving the […]

Empowering Artists and Advancing Social Justice: How the Gordon Parks Foundation Continues the Late Photographer's Legacy

Over the past two Sundays, Alicia Keys at in her GRAMMY acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and Kendrick Lamar through his Super Bowl halftime performance delivered powerful messages about the power of art to inspire future generations and advance social justice. What do the two artists have in common? They’ve both […]