7 good buys for back to school
It’s nearly time—back to school. As the summer fades away, store shelves are stocked with all of the latest scholastic essentials. In fact, the average family spends over $670 on back-to-school items, according to the National Retail Federation. But you have
On neutral ground
It seems that there is a new story each week about the tensions between “black lives” and “blue lives” in communities across America. There are longstanding rifts, historical complications, and pieces of the puzzle that are tough to place. How to
Discovery Camp’ connects at-risk youth and law enforcement
Outside St. Louis, Mo., The Salvation Army brings youth and law enforcement together to foster reconciliation in communities riven by racial injustice. “When you look at officers who are in underserved communities with high crime, and young people who are in
Welcoming a child
We know that the Gospel accounts include episodes where we see Jesus placing a firm emphasis on the place and value of children. “We see Jesus blessing children, embracing them, rebuking those who turn them away, healing them and lifting
Unlearning fear
Liz Golden finds it hard to plan for her and her son’s future. The single mother who struggled with addiction wants Geovani, 5, to have a good education, a stable home and positive life experiences. But planning long-term seems impossible when
Training tomorrow’s leaders
The Salvation Army has fostered faith in children and young adults through camp since 1939, and every summer, thousands of kids arrive ready to explore, learn, and grow in the outdoors. Located among the Santa Monica Mountains in Calabasas, Calif., Camp
EverFi gamifies life skills lessons for kids
It’s after school on Friday and the homework is light, so Grace, 7, takes a seat at one of 16 laptops in the room and signs in. The second grader with hot pink nails is soon clicking through questions about
Bridging the Gap yields positive results
7 in 8 kids did not reoffend within a year of graduating in 2014. By Emily Curiel— The Salvation Army Bridging the Gap (BTG) program in Massachusetts helped prevent 87 percent of its 2014 graduates from reoffending within one year of completing
Making the Makers
In 2008, Emily Pilloton founded Project H, a non-profit that teaches building and design skills to youth, with an emphasis on girls and children of color. Project H has three different arms: Workshop H, which is geared toward adult learners, and Studio
The Little Shoe That Could
Imagine a shoe that could withstand wear and tear, all while adjusting to a child’s growth each year. Founder and Executive Director of The Shoe That Grows, Kenton Lee, did just that. Built to last, Lee and his team came up
Clothed with Dignity
Tucked into trendy, walkable midtown Atlanta, Free Fab’rik is a non-profit thrift store offering free shopping sprees to women and girls in need. “Obviously we love fashion and clothing and style and just looking great on the outside but its really
Roots & Wings
A head start for kids in Maria Elena She clings to her mother’s skirt. Dania, nearly 2, goes with her mother, 19, to collect recyclable materials in the garbage dump at night and to buy and sell recycled goods during the day.