Praise Our Peeps

Thank you for 21 years of extraordinary service Ms. Vicki Stockbridge!

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — March 16, 2026

In a time when working for a nonprofit agency can be seen as transactional and transient, Miss Vicki Stockbridge showed us the importance of putting the time in to be part of a team that is transformational. For 21 years, Vicki served the YDN with passion and precision. Her strengths inspired us to deliver our […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — March 16, 2026

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new! – Socrates

Tips & Tools

Leading Through Change In The Workplace: Key Strategies To Use Today

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — March 16, 2026

Leading through change is the ability to apply proven leadership practices to help employees view change as a necessary and essential part of business in today’s complex business environment. A key to success is a leadership style that meets people where they are, gives employees opportunities for input and engagement in the process, and promotes […]

Ear Candy

De La Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — March 16, 2026

From the first beat this tiny desk concert had me deep in my feelz’.  Known as one of the most entertaining hip-hop crews of all-time, De La Soul did not disappoint. If you are looking for some music to get you in the right mood look no further. The De La Crew has exactly what […]

Geeking-Out

Everything to Know About the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — March 16, 2026

This is how baseball is meant to be experienced. The World Baseball Classic is loud, fun, and entertaining, all things that I wish Major League Baseball would be (no shade-just real talk). This article will give you all the information you need to know how to enjoy the remaining games leading to the World Title […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 26, 2026

“Preventing conflict means going back to basics – strengthening institutions and building resilient societies.” – Antonio Guterres 

Tips & Tools

Back to the Basics of Self Care – Jessica Tappana

Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 26, 2026

What are the most basic things we need to do consistently to attend to our mental, emotional, and physical health? The following list contains basic health habits.  But they’re important, and sometimes we need a gentle reminder to re-assess and prioritize these things. Read on about these basic health habits.

Praise Our Peeps

Greater Valley Conservation Corps

Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 26, 2026

I had the absolute pleasure to spend a few days last week with the Crew Leads at Greater Valley Conservation Corps (GVCC) discussing how they use the Supports and Opportunities to help their participants build skills, create community, and grow to succeed. GVCC is the only recognized conservation corps that is operated by a county […]

Ear Candy

Sisyphus – Andrew Bird 

Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 26, 2026

I’d rather fail like a mortal than flail like a god on a lightning rodHistory forgets the moderates Andrew Bird’s career has undergone a variety of stylistic shifts since his early days playing jazz and swing music. While folk and roots music have always played a part in his music, he’s also conversant in contemporary […]

Geeking-Out

How Physical Media Changes How We Think

Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 26, 2026

In the last few weeks, I’ve been having conversations with students and adults alike about how physical materials deepen learning and engagement for some people, which has led me down a fantastic rabbit hole about why that may be the case. Luckily, some people over at Frontline BeSci were looking into the same. According to […]

Tips & Tools

Open-Sourcing Social Change

Curated by Julian Montoya — February 12, 2026

If Cohort 7 is the inspiration, the Community Tool Box is the instruction manual. It’s a massive, free resource for anyone building healthier communities—think of it as the ultimate “textbook” for turning social change from a dream into a documented plan.

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