Regenerating the Heartland
Healing Soils Foundation is revitalizing soils and protecting the environment while championing Midwest farmers.
Kathy O. Brozek
Adventures in Healing
Chicago Adventure Therapy is helping young people and families in high-crime communities to heal by connecting with nature. | Open access to this article is made possible by the donors of Chicago Adventure Therapy, Jim and Gail Tibensky and Kathryn Dittemore.
Cabin Solutions
DignityMoves’ interim housing provides immediate support to urban homeless populations.
Bookstores as Civic Centers
The indie bookstore movement believes the future of bookstores lies in their ability to serve as thriving community spaces.
Restoring the Heartland
Iroquois Valley Farms’ impact investment model ushers in a new era for farmers looking to create a sustainable future.
Dance Revolution
The Wooden Floor is licensing its successful model of using arts education to break the cycle of poverty.
Turning the Page
Four years ago, a Northern California bookstore reinvented itself as a hybrid social enterprise—and its story continues to unfold.
Crowdsourcing Microfinance
The Grameen Foundation’s Bankers Without Borders initiative applies skills-based volunteering to poverty alleviation.