It makes it easier to launch new programs, support local businesses and respond quickly when economic conditions change.

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When social sector organizations center their communications on values, mission, and impact, how does it change how they practice communications and what can it achieve? The Barr Foundation began in ...

People say it takes a village to do difficult things: raise a child, sustain a community, build a barn. But we don't often talk a lot about what it takes to be a villager. What does it mean to not ...

this recipe is really good by the way. you should share it with the center, i’m sure they’re always looking for new vegetarian meals with locally grown produce. Fifteen minutes later, Huaxin heard a ...

“In optimizing walled gardens of like-minded folks, we’ve forgotten how to create the conditions for us to safely and openly disagree.” After the 2016 presidential election, I left institutional ...

During my 57 years as an educator, I have unearthed many truths, but none as profound as the transformative power of intentional community building within the classroom. An uplifting learning ...

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