Best Refugee & Immigration Good News Stories from 2021
We still have so much work to do to ensure refugees have a safe, clear, and simple way to find not only a safe place to call home and have their basic needs met — but a place to thrive, too. It's also true that we made a lot of progress.
Read MoreThe 162 Best Good News Stories From 2021
The ultimate list of the best good news stories from the year 2021.
Read MoreWhy and How To Abolish the Death Penalty in the United States
The U.S. has a disproportionately high number of executions — and there are four key problems with the death penalty. But it's possible to bring an end to them for good — here's how...
Read MoreLocal Faith Leaders Came Together To Support the Jewish Community After Antisemitic Incidents in Austin
A series of antisemitic incidents around Central Texas — including a potential arson outside an Austin, Texas synagogue this weekend — drew condemnation from a coalition of interfaith leaders and local politicians Monday.
Read MoreChurches and Libraries Are Partnering To Address Homelessness
Public libraries and faith-based organizations, such as mosques, churches, and non-profits grounded in religious belief, are supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreCan Churches Help to Ease the Affordable-Housing Shortage?
Houses of worship own billions worth of empty, deteriorating, or underused real estate. Some local governments and denominations are overcoming obstacles to carve it into badly needed housing for their communities.
Read MoreHow Denver Tackled Homelessness While Saving Money
The Denver study proves that highly vulnerable people living on the street will accept housing and, with help, stay housed for the long term. That’s good news at a time when homelessness is rising nationally.
Read MoreBest Refugee Organizations to Support in All 50 States
We did the work of tracking down nonprofits supporting refugees in every single state. Use this tool to find the best local organization to volunteer with or donate to. You can help make a difference for refugees in the United States.
Read MoreThe Story Behind the 'Don't Give Up' Yard Signs Encouraging Neighbors Around the World
One weekend in 2017, Amy Wolff and her family anonymously staked uplifting "Don't Give Up" signs in yards in their small town. They had just learned of suicide rates in their town and wanted to find a way to encourage community members. Quickly, the signs started making a buzz.
Read MoreFaith Communities Are Mobilizing to Help People Get Vaccinated
As COVID-19 vaccinations in Northern Nevada plateau, community leaders are trying a different approach. Local public health and medical experts are collaborating with clergy to provide vaccines to the Latino community.
Read More5 Ways To Help Refugees
According to the UNHCR, at the end of 2020, there were nearly 26.4 million refugees around the world forced to flee their homes because of war, violence, conflict or persecution.
Read MoreReligious Leaders Are Stepping up to Welcome the LGBTQ+ Community
Some religious leaders are taking a stand to say that LGBTQ+ people have a place in their house of worship. Last December, more than 370 religious leaders from around the world called for a ban on conversion therapy.
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