❤️ Charity

• 🎈Cleveland Balloonfest ’86

  Launching 1.5 million balloons ... what could go wrong?

• 🕊️‘The Best Form of Self-Interest’

  Explore the profound acts of forgiveness within religious communities as they confront unfathomable tragedies with grace and compassion.

• 📚Portfolio | Reading Royalty

  Celebrating the power of books at a private school dedicated to low-income children. "Books are awesome!"

• 🥾The gift that keeps on giving?

  From Zac Mason, a reflection on the unintended consequences of consumer charity in Mali.

• 📸OK, and now can we get one with the torn shirt? Thanks!

  The portrayal of poverty in media often lacks depth and dignity; this project aims to reveal a fuller picture of individuals' lives.

• 🎁You can’t give this stuff away

  A reflection on the challenges of altruism and trust in giving, as illustrated by two attempts to distribute money.

• 🤝Giving itself is a gift

  A reflection on the dynamics of giving and receiving, exploring the deeper connections formed in times of disaster.

• 🤝While the crisis lasted, people loved each other

  Quoting Dorothy Day.

• 🎶Always in the Season, by Pomplamoose

  A delightful take on seasonal music by Pomplamoose, featuring a dual promotion for a charitable cause.

• 🎁Spend less, give more

  Exploring a meaningful approach to the holiday season that emphasizes giving, creativity, and community rather than consumption.

• 🧸West African teddies, by Glenna Gordon

  A fascinating look at the sentimental value of second-hand stuffed animals, affectionately known as "teddies," in Monrovia, Liberia.

• 🎶Mix CD | Hope Is Just Another Word for Love

  A mix CD of uplifting songs designed to inspire and support walkers participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

• 🎨Poverty Is Not Economics, by John Kofi Ayree

  This artwork by John Kofi Aryee offers a powerful commentary on the misconceptions about poverty and economics.

• ✝️Africa and missionaries, pt. 1

  In reflecting on Matthew Parris's insights, I find myself both appreciative of his observations and critical of his reasoning regarding faith's impact in Africa.

• ✝️Africa and missionaries, pt. 2

  A heartwarming exchange between cultures, showcasing the impact of priests serving in U.S. parishes and their connection to home.

• 📅Church - for when you can’t buy booze

  This study explores the impact of blue laws on religious participation and behavior in society.

• 🎨Frickin’ awesome!

  A reflective look at the balance between cultural giving and more pressing humanitarian needs from Allison Schrager.

• 🎶Call + Response

  A powerful look into modern slavery and the fight for justice through music and activism, featuring insights from notable figures.

• 🌍Getting beyond “I don’t know”

  Megan White shares her passion for addressing social justice through the ZanaAfrica initiative, aimed at providing sustainable solutions for health and education challenges faced by girls in Kenya.

• ♻️Rice husk power

  Exploring innovative ways to convert agricultural waste, specifically rice husks, into sustainable energy solutions for rural villages in India.

• 📚Necessity > custom > obligation > institution

  Luis Soriano's inspiring journey to bring books and education to impoverished communities in Colombia is a testament to the impact one individual can have.

• 🏔️To make common cause with the losers

  An exploration of the concept of "the long defeat" and its significance in meaningful work, as interpreted by Paul Farmer and captured in Tracy Kidder's narrative.

• 📺Public service plotlines

  This study reveals insights into how television programs like Grey's Anatomy can effectively enhance public awareness about healthcare.

• 🏴‍☠️Dave Eggers, 826 Valencia, and the Once Upon a School challenge

  Discover the ingredients for a thriving afterschool tutoring program, featuring community engagement and creative resources.

• 🍽️Eating clay in Haiti

  A heartbreaking account of how rising food prices have led to the rise of "mud cakes" in Haiti, a troubling yet culturally significant response to hunger.

• 🚰The real thing?

  A creative proposal to leverage Coca-Cola's distribution for lifesaving rehydration salts.

• 🍲Community kitchens in Lima, Peru

  Women in Peru unite through community kitchens, not only to feed those in need but also to empower themselves and demand change.

• 🏠All-the-way House

  A look at Children of the Night, a unique shelter providing care and opportunities for former child prostitutes.

• 📚Room to Read

  Room to Read is dedicated to providing education and resources, focusing on building schools, multilingual libraries, and supporting girls' scholarships.

• 🌍Decolonizing Harry

  Reflecting on the complexities of class, race, and intentional community living, and the struggles of pursuing simplicity and the unintended consequences of well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning ideals.