Bus tickets back home as a strategy to address homelessness
Bus tickets back home to loved ones are part of a growing strategy to address homelessness. In sunny El Cajon, California, just east of San Diego, Marissa was living on the streets. And so was her mother. They were both homeless
Meet the mechanic who won’t overcharge you
The role of reliable transportation in fostering economic mobility can’t be overstated. At some point, many people hit a plateau in their careers. The way they’ve been working is no longer cutting it. And they feel an unshakeable, visceral urge to
Go to the storms
An excerpt from “This Is the Day” I watched these North Carolinians in awe [in Florida a few days after Hurricane Irma struck]. Wearing bright yellow T-shirts, each volunteer had a job. Some unloaded hundreds of pallets of bottled water.
5 brands making an impact that you should know about
Here are the brands and items we're loving for the summer, because they are making an impact. Purchasing these items will help better the world, from partnering with nonprofits to empower women to funding park projects. Parker Clay In partnership with a
Why should charities care about blockchain and cryptocurrency?
A lot of the same reasons they value building for the future. You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin. It’s the currency of the future. The technology that will transform the world. The investment opportunity of a lifetime. It’s also highly volatile. A gamble.
The ABCs of Gens X, Y and Z
“The young man pities his elders, fearing the day he, too, will join their ranks. The elderly man pities the younger generation, well-knowing the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them.” –Lynda I. Fisher The competitive advantage of learning from
Business mogul shares leadership lessons
With Salvation Army roots, Jerre Stead found career success with a foundation of respect. Visionary business leader Jerre Stead recently met with members of the Western Territory’s Territorial Executive Council (TEC), comprised of territorial and command leadership. With a long career leading
Taking a crack at the opioid crisis
The Salvation Army and HealthSource chiropractic franchise partner to raise awareness of natural alternatives to opioids. As the number of drug-related deaths in the U.S. continue to rise at record pace, many nonprofits and businesses are finding creative solutions to reduce
Keeping child care costs in check
As affordable child care becomes more and more a commodity, low-cost providers such as The Salvation Army step in to fill need, and give parents peace of mind. “Eight-hundred dollars a month in child care?” He slumped back in his chair, stared
Why churches should be talking more about social entrepreneurship
It is common to assign an entrepreneurial spirit to young people, who readily align themselves with the values associated with entrepreneurship, particularly social entrepreneurship—that “triple bottom line” way of doing business that insists on doing good and doing well at
Why saying no is essential for your well-being
By saying yes to one opportunity, you’re unintentionally saying no to others. It make sense for us to guard our calendars, and include only the events and tasks that add value to our lives. Though, it’s often harder than it seems
How to live an inspired life at work
You can make a conscious choice to live with positivity. Everyone wants to live an inspired life at work—to feel excited, engaged and alive. We want a work life in which we have maximum confidence, feel fulfilled and make a true