Advancing Good: Editor’s Note
“What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us.”—Dorothea Dix All around us, things are advancing. Have you noticed? Next-generation robotics are completing tasks from weed control to harvesting or helping
Sustainable Development Goals
A universal agenda to leave no one behind Each fall the United Nations brings together 193 member-state leaders for its annual General Assembly in New York City to discuss global initiatives, issues and policies. This year, as the UN marks its
It’s Not About The Tiny House
Architectural designer Macy Miller downsized her home by 90 percent and lives larger than ever. For many Americans, one-third to one-half of their income is earmarked for the roof over their heads, and nearly half of Americans are living in a
Behind the scenes of Salvation Army thrift stores
Across the country, thrift sales fund rehabilitation through The Salvation Army. Mike Beaudreau starts his day on the docks of the warehouse in Anaheim, Calif., at 6:30 a.m. He checks the trucks, and looks over 14 routes his drivers will
Making dollars make sense
‘Money Matters: Make It Count’ teaches financial literacy to teens. Most parents want to be good role models for their children, but when it comes to finances, many are not equipped to set a solid example. It’s no secret that financial literacy
Finding our heart’s desires
Have you considered yours? I think I can speak for many of us when I say that we just want to be happy in this life. There’s nothing wrong with wanting contentment, happiness or even joy. These are good things to
10 years post-Katrina
The Salvation Army continues to serve the Gulf Coast. “I just had a feeling. I had a full tank, so I packed up some food and some stuff. I told the kids, ‘Get inside,’ and just started driving north [toward
Sustainable surfing
Waves for Water partners with surfers, teachers and government agencies to bring clean water to developing countries. Pro surfer Jon Rose was in the water when the 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia in 2009. He had no idea what he’d find
Can we build a better Los Angeles by 2050?
The role of community feedback in cultivating a more sustainable future What does your vision of a better Los Angeles look like? An ambitious, innovative effort called LA2050 eagerly wants to know. In September, LA2050 launched its third My LA2050 Grants Challenge,
Human need indexed across U.S.
In partnership with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the Human Needs Index provides an in depth look at poverty in the U.S. through The Salvation Army. It’s sort of like having some great photos on your phone. What do you
Dry rot!
BODY BUILDER Today, we received our latest copy of TOP HEALTH The Health Promotion and Wellness Newsletter. This is provided free to officers by personnel services in pursuit of the goal of "Building A Healthy Leadership Team." A few of