Tackle Reading is a book, tour and movement dedicated to improving illiteracy in America, especially among elementary aged children in inner-city schools. Over 45 contributing writers shared their tips, advice, guidance, and stories that will motivate children,...
Rebuilding communities in emerging nations after a devastating earthquake or natural disaster is about more than just repairing damage. For Build Change, a global nonprofit social enterprise, it is an opportunity to build a foundation for safer, more prosperous...
I awaken to a sheet of mist blanketing the lakefront outside my window, underscoring an eerie yet magical sense of calm. Within the hour it will disappear, much like the stress I carried as baggage upon my arrival a day earlier. Indeed, as the mist evaporates, clarity...
So here’s the good news: shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of the questionable ingredients that many companies put in their products. Here’s the bad news: Not knowing where else to turn, these same shoppers look to brands that use marketing...
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a well-intentioned question sparking many ideas and pictures of the future. It’s often presented to children early on by a parent or teacher, and becomes a guiding force for decisions around course electives,...
The Sewing Rooms, a social enterprise based in Lancashire in the north of England, is running a programme of community sewing projects specifically for isolated and vulnerable women over the age of 50. Registered as a community interest company, The Sewing Rooms has...
