In 1915, Patrick Geddes wrote Cities in Transition. In that book, he advanced the notion that to affect change on a large scale, one should begin acting on a local level. That notion morphed into the ...

The late Alexandra “Alex” Scott was diagnosed with childhood cancer at the cusp of her first birthday, and by 4 years old, she was running a lemonade stand to raise money for research, one cup at a ...

“Impact” has long been a buzzword in the nonprofit world, but many groups are still wrestling with how best to capture data that proves they’re making a difference — and share those results with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marianne Schnall is a journalist who amplifies women’s leadership. For prominent businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French ...

We are living in a time of mounting crises, but we don’t need to hold out for a hero. Heroes are already here, often working selflessly and without recognition to solve problems and improve lives.

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard, Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. It seems most of us are raised with a ...

3’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’RE CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVICE. EACH WEEK, WE’LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. AND TODAY, WE’LL START WITH THE MERCY FOUNDATION, ...

For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts ...