40+ Powerful Scriptures on Giving
Published June 21, 2022 If you look at the dictionary, you will see that the word “giving” has so many definitions. It ranges from simple ones like handing over something to someone to deeper ones like providing love or emotional support to someone. But in the scriptures, giving is more than just that. Giving in […]
Why is Homelessness a Problem?
Published June 3, 2022 Whenever you hear the media talking about homelessness, you’ve probably wondered what’s all the fuss about. Why is homelessness a problem? More specifically, why should it be YOUR problem? Isn’t it the government’s responsibility to take care of the homeless? Well, you’re not wrong, but you’re not right either. Yes, it’s […]
10 Ways to Give Back to the Community Even With No Money
Published April 22, 2022 One common misconception people have about charity and giving back is that it’s only for those who’ve got a lot to spare. But giving back doesn’t necessarily involve shelling out thousands of dollars. You can help people even if you don’t have millions in your bank account. When helping people, what […]
Being Thankful vs. Grateful: What’s the Difference?
Published April 1, 2022 If you’ve been interchanging the words “thankful” and “grateful” on a regular basis, then we can’t blame you. Most people tend to do so without realizing that there’s a world of difference between these two. And knowing the difference between being thankful vs. grateful will change your life in more ways […]
50+ Gratitude Quotes to Help You Practice Mindfulness
Published March 25, 2022 In the dictionary, mindfulness is a state of mind achieved by focusing awareness on the present moment. But when you feel down and that nothing is going your way, focusing on the present can only make you feel worse. This is why an attitude of gratitude is essential in practicing mindfulness. […]
7 US Charities With Book Donation Drop Off Stations
Published March 25, 2022 Whether you’re a bookworm or not, you probably have some books lying around gathering dust. And I bet what brought you to this post is because you’re thinking of donating them. Donating used books is one of the best ways to give back. According to a study, about 640,000 tons of […]
Helping vs. Enabling: Which One Are You Doing?
Published March 18, 2022 Have you ever helped someone and ended up getting accused as an enabler? Believe me, you’re not the only one. The line separating these two is so thin that oftentimes it can be hard to distinguish whether you are helping or enabling. The instinct to help others is part of human […]
What Life is Like for Homeless Women
Published March 7, 2022 When people think of homeless people, the first images that come to mind are adult males either huddled up in the sidewalks or panhandling on the streets. But homelessness affects a significant number of women too. In fact, homeless women make up 29% of the country’s homeless population. Unfortunately, the plight […]
6 U.S. Cities With the Highest Homeless Population
Published February 24, 2022 According to government data, more than half a million people are experiencing homelessness in the US on any given night. This only tells us what we’ve known all along: our country is facing a homelessness crisis of crippling proportions. But if you look at the data closely, you’ll see that most […]
How Do Homeless Shelters Work?
Published February 11, 2022 According to the latest statistics, more than half a million Americans are experiencing homelessness on a given night. About 60% of them live in homeless shelters. This only shows how important homeless shelters are in the fight against homelessness. So how do homeless shelters work? Where do they get their funds […]
