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 […]
10 Positive Feelings That Inspire Happiness
Regardless of how we define happiness, one thing is for certain: happiness stems from positive feelings. Here are some of them.
7 US Charities That Help Single Mothers
Published January 28, 2022 Being a mother is hard and being a single mother is even harder. Aside from having to take care of the kids, you also have to worry about putting food on the table. It’s no wonder then that many single mothers are struggling. In fact, single-parent families are among the poorest […]
How to Help the Homeless in Small Ways
Published January 7, 2022 According to statistics, about 2% of the world’s population is homeless. While another 20% lacks adequate housing. These numbers give us an idea of the severity of the world’s problem with homelessness. Though unfortunate, this statistic isn’t surprising. With the continuous rise in housing costs and more people moving to the […]
Here’s Where to Donate Baby Clothes in the US
Published Dec 19, 2021 As a parent, you’ll understand how fast babies outgrow their clothes. That baby sweater you buy today will be too small in a month’s time. Unfortunately, not all parents are capable of buying their babies new clothes every month. In poor communities, parents usually rely on baby clothing donations to clothe […]
