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Learn more about how you can foster goodness in the world with a variety of stories and articles about creating community.

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May 9, 2019

Mom’s an alien?

I grew up in a border town in Arizona and my family would regularly drive to

byJoshua Hamilton, Captain

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Community

May 3, 2019

5 things I’m modeling after my mother as a new mom

They say nothing changes you like having a child of your own and I have found

byChristin Thieme

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April 4, 2019

4 valuable traits we can learn from military children

Most military kids face more challenges in their childhood than many adults do

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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Community

March 26, 2019

How to heal homelessness through community

‘Unprecedented’ effect of temporary shelter keeps doors open When you arrive at

byHillary Jackson

Community

March 7, 2019

Working toward #BalanceForBetter this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day celebrates women, their achievements and encourages

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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Community

February 15, 2019

The importance of taking initiative

The key to making change happen in all aspects of life is by taking the

Sign that says love in all capital letters

Community

February 7, 2019

7 ways to show love to strangers

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us start thinking of creative and

Community

January 8, 2019

10 ways to spread positivity in 2019

In a time when negativity surrounds us, it’s important to spread positivity and

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Community

December 5, 2018

Ways to gift consciously this holiday season

In the season of gifting, it’s tempting to visit online shops and stores for the

byEliana Park

Community

November 30, 2018

Coffee connects cops and community

Event facilitates understanding, growth

Community

November 30, 2018

Meet the mechanic who won’t overcharge you

The role of reliable transportation in fostering economic mobility can’t be

byJared McKiernan

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Community

November 30, 2018

The diagnosis is poverty

A growing model contends that poverty isn’t something to simply “rise above” any

byAbagail Courtney

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