6 Organizations That Build Homes for the Poor
Published Sept 13, 2021According to the United Nations, adequate housing is one of the most basic human rights. But with about 100 million homeless people around the world, having a roof over your head has become more like a privilege.If you really think about it, the homelessness crisis is a perpetual shame for humanity. The […]
How to Be a Good Citizen in 14 Ways
What does it really mean to be a good citizen? If you’ve been asking yourself this question, then you’re not alone. With everything that’s happening in our country (and the world) right now, the definition of being a good citizen tends to vary for every person. Most of the time, it’s based on their political […]
How to Make a Homeless Care Package That’s Actually Useful
Published Sept 5, 2021 When we talk about helping the homeless, the first things that come to mind are donating to shelters or volunteering in charities and soup kitchens. But there’s a really easy way to extend help if you can’t do all of those things: a homeless care package. Also known as a homeless […]
Donations For The Homeless That Just Make Sense
Published August 23, 2021 Donating to a homeless charity is always a good idea. And considering that most of them are run by non-profit organizations, they really do need those donations. But while every donation will surely be appreciated, some people tend to bring in items that just don’t make sense. For example, there are […]
Why Are Moral Values Important in Children?
Published Aug 22, 2021 The digital lifestyle has affected almost every aspect of our life. And that includes parenting. Gone are the days when children were disciplined for any wrongdoings. Instead, the parenting focus in the past few years has shifted to child-centered rearing methods. As a result, children nowadays are often let off the […]
Why Are People Homeless? A Look Into Homelessness
Published August 16, 2021 In 2017 alone, there were more than half a million people experiencing homelessness in the US. Unfortunately, for a developed country, this is just one too many. If you look at the numbers, the US is not a stranger to homelessness. Even before the Great Depression, there were a number of […]
The True Definition of Kindness and It’s Importance
Published Aug 01, 2021 When you hear the word “kindness”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it about being nice to other people? Or is it doing good things whenever possible? Truth is, there is more to kindness than being nice and doing right by others. In fact, there may not be […]
Underprivileged Children: What Can We Do For Them?
Published July 26, 2021 For most people in the US, the term “underprivileged children” often evokes an image of emaciated children from far-off continents. You may feel pity for them but you don’t really give them much thought. Poverty, after all, is an inevitable part of society and there’s nothing you can do about it. […]
The 9 Best Environmental Charities in the US
Published July 25, 2021 Since the dawn of civilization, man has been making use of God’s greatest gift: our natural resources. Unfortunately, we haven’t been good stewards. The many environmental disasters we currently face attests to that. Fret not. All is not yet lost. Many advocacy groups around the world are standing up to defend […]
Understanding Homelessness: Causes and Effects
Published July 18, 2021 According to national reports, about 150 million people or 2% of the world’s population are homeless. While 1.6 billion more lack adequate housing. In the US alone, more than 500,000 people are experiencing homelessness on a single night. These numbers may not seem worrying to you. But it should at least […]
8 Virtues We Need to Teach the Next Generation
Published July 4, 2021 In Christianity, “virtue” is defined as the habitual and firm disposition to do the good. While traditional philosophy says that virtue is the “conformity of life and conduct with the principles of morality”. It allows people to perform good acts and give the best of themselves. It is embedded in our […]
The Art of Good Living: 10 Tips to Enjoy a Happy Retirement Life
Published June 27, 2021 Do you sometimes ask yourself what will happen to your life once you retire? I think most of us dream of having a wealthy, healthy, and, most importantly, a happy retirement. And with the average life expectancy getting shorter, we want it to happen sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, it’s not […]
How Homelessness Affects Society
Published June 27, 2021 When you see a homeless person on the street, you’d probably feel pity for a second and then go about your business. As long as you’ve got a stable job and a roof over your head, homelessness is something that doesn’t really concern you. Or so you thought. Truth is, homelessness […]
Top Mental Health Charities You Can Support
Published July 11, 2021 Studies show that 1 in 5 US adults live with mental illness. This just demonstrates how rampant mental health issues are in the country. Almost everyone goes through a mental health crisis at least once in their life. And yet, it remains a taboo topic in our society. People who are […]
Homeless Mothers Who Turned Their Lives Around
Published June 1, 2021 Being homeless is hard but it’s even more so for single mothers. They not only have to look out for themselves but for their little ones too. With no husband or relatives to turn to, homeless single mothers often have to brave insurmountable odds alone. But aside from the economic hardship, […]
6 Awesome Ideas For Your Next Charity Team Building
Published May 30, 2021 Giving back is always a satisfying activity, but it can be more fun if done in groups. So for your next team-building activity, why not incorporate a bit of charity? It will not only promote camaraderie but will also give your team the chance to help the less fortunate. If you’re […]
15 Moving Bible Verses About Loving Others
Love for others is the thread that holds our society together. This is why bible verses about loving others dot almost every page. Here are some of them.
60 Quotes About Making a Difference That Will Inspire You
Published May 30, 2021 Most of us want to make a difference – to not just live, but to live with a purpose. But making a difference usually entails sacrifices. Unfortunately, few are willing to give up the relative comfort of their safe zones for the sake of making the world a better place. As […]
8 Positive Feelings That Inspire Genuine Happiness
Regardless of how we define happiness, one thing is for certain: happiness stems from positive feelings. Here are some of them.
6 Best Cities To Be Homeless in the US
Published April 21st, 2021 In the strictest sense of the word, there are no best cities to be homeless. Having no permanent housing is hard no matter where you are in the world. And no person should ever be able to experience it. But if we are to compare the state of homelessness among cities […]
