All Life is Sacred: A Conversation with John Malloy
"By the time John Malloy was seventeen, he had moved forty-four times. In his young life as a rolling stone, Malloy learned to rely on himself. Whatever allies and friends he might have begun to...
View ArticleHow a Group's Ornament Exchange Helps with Grief During Holidays
Grieving Gracefully is a virtual support group that gives people a “place to go” with their grief. Founder Kelly Sammon said they hoped to "shine just a little bit of light in somebody's life" during...
View ArticleGlimpses of Hope in 2024
In the midst of what may seem like only bad news and more bad news, enjoy these ten examples of what Solutions Journalism Network calls “hope with teeth -- not naive assumptions everything will resolve...
View ArticleThe algorithm says crisis. The social worker says trust.
Los Angeles County social workers are getting a little help from an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to identify people at risk of losing their housing using digital warnings such as “repeated...
View ArticleWhen kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health
Research through the years shows volunteering and acts of kindness increase happiness and psychological well-being. Newer findings reveal they can improve physical health as well. Some results: less...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Loved Ones Stick to Their Goals
Whether it is a New Year’s resolution or other life-changing goal, friends and family like to help. However well-meaning, they can unintentionally hinder someone’s efforts to make changes....
View ArticleHow One Library Is Filling the Gaps in Homeless Services
In addition to traditional services, the Salt Lake City Public Library is among many working with “state and local agencies to help patrons access social services such as mental health counseling,...
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