Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships” by Shasta Nelson
TEDx Talk | 16 min video
A powerful and funny talk by our very own Chief Friendship Officer that breaks down what makes friendships meaningful and how to strengthen the ones you have.

Our unique program gives food-insecure families an opportunity to access unaffordable, better-for-you alternatives that drastically curb sugar, salt and fat intake. In communities where generational chronic health conditions are the norm, the Better Box is helping thousands take positive steps toward a more nutritious and sustainable lifestyle. Behind the scenes, our Direct-to-Need model leverages over 2,000 Wellfare volunteers and aligns procurement, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution and customer experience under one umbrella, making the program incredibly efficient, transparent and cost-effective. The Better Box is a dynamic and impactful first step in our long term aim to create true food security across the United States.

In one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, affordable housing is increasingly out of reach for many working families. Habitat MCTX provides a pathway to homeownership through a model rooted in dignity, equity, and community partnership. Their approach reduces generational poverty, creates stability for families, and builds stronger neighborhoods from the ground up.

Why It Matters

In an era of rapid automation and shifting skill demands, evidence-based solutions are critical to ensure inclusive economic opportunity.

Alignment

The Institute’s data-centric approach complements The Change Lab’s focus on community-led solutions and systems change.

Role in Ecosystem

Acting as a knowledge hub, BGI translates big data into actionable insights for nonprofits, governments, and industry leaders.

Why It Matters

As threats to voting rights, transparency, and accountability grow, Democracy Forward ensures that everyone’s voice is heard through the courts and the halls of power.

Art drives social change and builds resilience through creative expression.

The Climate Mental Health Network supports emotional well-being in the face of climate change by empowering communities with resources, conversations, and intergenerational healing tools.

Synopsis

This article explains how kids in some parts of the country have more chances to move up in life. It uses research from Harvard and shows how local traditions, history, and culture can affect success. Some areas support strong communities and good schools, while others may have fewer public services or opportunities.

Young people already want to work alongside adults to solve community issues—but often lack spaces with real power or connection reciprocal collaboration.

In the face of ongoing humanitarian crisis, Hope Revival offers life-saving psychological and social care in some of the world’s most underserved areas. Their integrated services build long-term resilience while addressing urgent trauma recovery needs. Their work fosters dignity, inclusion, and local capacity in areas affected by war, poverty, and instability.

At a time of division and violence, ICAN Peacework provides pathways for youth to develop leadership through nonviolence, emotional wellness, and community-centered justice. Their work builds resilience and healing through storytelling, conflict resolution, and restorative circles—equipping future generations with the tools to shape more compassionate, inclusive communities.