30 ways you can do good today
We all want to help make the world a better place, but where do we start? Sometimes we feel like we’re not wealthy enough or we simply don’t have enough time in the day to give in the way that
5 ways to do good with your spring cleaning
March is here—bringing spring with it. It’s a time when many of us go into spring cleaning mode, making checklists of things that need to be done to declutter, clean and organize our homes. But there are also many ways
How you can declutter for a cause during Lent
This season, simplify, declutter and give to The Salvation Army. Today is the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day lead up to Easter. Traditionally, the religious observance prepares the believer for Holy Week through prayer
6 ways to give back during Lent
The season of Lent is generally seen as a period of fasting—a time when we give up something we consider important or valuable. But, what if instead of giving up during those 40 days, we decided to give back? While
A tip to declutter and refocus each room in your house with Joshua Becker
Did you know we have some 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S.? That’s more than the number of Starbucks and McDonald’s locations combined. One estimate cites the number of items inside the average American home at 300,000. But what purpose does
14 ways The Salvation Army uses the money you put in the kettle
When you give $1 to The Salvation Army, it helps to meet needs in the community in which you donate—a practice that started with the very first kettle in 1891. Then, Captain Joseph McFee needed funds to feed the hungry
The top 10 Caring stories of 2019
From moving to an all-digital format to launching The Do Gooders podcast, Caring’s 25th year of publication proved to be much more than an anniversary celebration. As we close out 2019, Caring rounded up its 10 most-read stories of the
3 Strategies for maintaining friendships in adulthood
When I was a kid, I remember how easy it was for me to make friends and keep them—especially in elementary school. I vividly recall many of my childhood friendships starting at the school playground during recess with a simple
Join in the Do Gooders Podcast launch party—and win!
Caring has a new podcast and to celebrate, we’re throwing a launch party! Come June 10, you’ll find three episodes in Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your podcasts. (Head over now to subscribe and listen to a trailer!) What does it
Can we solve hunger in our lifetime? Most Americans say yes.
It may be a matter of political will. There’s a lot of work to be done to eradicate hunger once and for all, but that’s not deterring an overwhelming majority of Americans. According to a 2018 survey by grassroots hunger defense organization
10 self-care brands doing good in the world
Are you giving yourself the same care and attention you give to others? We’re often taught to put others first, but it’s important to take care of yourself in order to do your best caring for those around you. There are countless
A permanent place to call home for homeless in LA
If ‘home is where the heart is,’ then it’s fair to say the residents of the new Donald and Priscilla Hunt Apartments at Bell Oasis in Bell, California, are surrounded by more love than ever. The Donald and Priscilla Hunt Apartments