Ways to Give Thanks and Give Back This Fall
Fall presents us with a unique opportunity to give thanks. November, especially, is focused on gratitude and remembering the many things that we all too…
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What Community Living Taught Me About Living Simply
I spent last year serving as a volunteer in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Sacramento, California. In addition to working at a homeless services nonprofit…
5 Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make Someone’s Day
Remember the phrase “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” that you learned growing up? It’s the impetus behind my personal…
Small Sacrifices to Help Make the World a Better Place
The world can be a scary place. I feel like I’m overwhelmed with negative news and stories of suffering in our society and powerless to…
Make the World a Better Place: Your ‘Giving Back’ Guide
Fall is finally here! (If you just drink your PSL and ignore the unseasonably warm weather. Thanks, climate change). Autumn is a season of caramel…
3 Steps to Having a Positive Impact through Your Career
The final year of college is tough. For every party you attend, assignment you ace, or new connection you make, you’re forced to answer the…
Volunteering Felt Uncomfortable Until I Realized I Was Making This Mistake
Volunteering has long felt like something I should be doing, but I’ve sometimes struggled with exactly how to give back. As a teen, I volunteered…
How to Become a Better Advocate for Causes You Believe In
One day, I happened upon a place I never thought I’d be. I was visiting India with my best friend, and we spent most of…
Creative Ways to Give Back During COVID-19
Volunteering has always been a big part of my life. Working with animals has been my primary passion: fostering orphan kittens, walking rescue dogs, and…
10 Small Community Ideas for Big Summer Impact
Ah, summer. A time for vacationing, sand between toes, sitting by the pool, and watching as an ever-increasing percentage of your paycheck goes to paying…