#youth-integration
#youth-integration

6 hours ago

Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.

SF LGBT

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

6 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.

LGBT

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.

SF LGBT

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.

#philanthropy

Fundraising

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Bridging Funders to the Front Lines: Pluralism and Greater Philanthropic Opportunity | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Movement-rooted philanthropic intermediaries are essential for addressing future challenges in the nonprofit sector and advancing equity.

NYC LGBT

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

Fundraising

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Bridging Funders to the Front Lines: Pluralism and Greater Philanthropic Opportunity | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Movement-rooted philanthropic intermediaries are essential for addressing future challenges in the nonprofit sector and advancing equity.

NYC LGBT

fromHarvard Business Review

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.

Startup companies

The Challenges of Scaling a Technology for Social Good

Access to safe sanitation is critical for over three billion people, impacting public health, gender equity, and economic development.

Mindfulness

1 hour ago

Where the Resistance Lives

Internal resistance to emotions can block creativity and flow, but confronting difficult thoughts can restore movement and reduce tension.

3 hours ago

The Mentors You're Ignoring

Mentoring should include peer relationships for real-time feedback and growth, rather than relying solely on hierarchical models.

#homelessness

fromLos Angeles Times

LA real estate

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

fromLady Freethinker

Pets

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

UK news

'I nearly died on the streets - then found a new family'

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.

NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.

NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.

Pets

fromLady Freethinker

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.

UK news

'I nearly died on the streets - then found a new family'

more#homelessness

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.

Healthcare

London politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 hours ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.

New York City

fromNew York Daily News

13 hours ago

It's time for public power in New York

The electrical system's fragility and Con Edison's profit motives contribute to community hardships during outages.

Social media marketing

fromVITA Daily

7 hours ago

The Side Hustle Actually Working for Women in 2026 - VITA Daily

Women are leading the YouTube creator economy, but they earn less than men despite being the majority of content creators.

Relationships

from24/7 Wall St.

Single Mom Gets Relationship and Financial Advice, and the Two Are Related

Shayna needs to address her financial situation and combine finances with her partner before the baby arrives.

Growth hacking

fromEntrepreneur

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Caregiving Students Face Housing Insecurity

Housing insecurity among caregiving students is a significant issue, with many facing challenges related to affordability and safety.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Remembering Paul Cotton, McClymonds High teacher and coach

Paul A. Cotton Jr. was a dedicated coach and educator who inspired youth and passionately researched his family's history.

fromBrooklyn Paper

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

From court to community: How Brooklyn's Dreamers N Doers is changing the game for local youth * Brooklyn Paper

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."

Brooklyn

Non-profit organizations

The Meaningful Reset: Designing Nonprofits to Survive Board-Staff Conflict | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges due to emotional investment, leading to conflicts that require careful analysis and intentional resolution.

Coffee

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.

Exercise

fromwww.theguardian.com

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.

Mental health

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.

Parenting

fromSilicon Canals

People raised in the 1960s and 70s didn't have optimized morning routines - they had chores, a bus to catch, and parents who didn't negotiate, and somehow that produced adults who know how to begin things without being ready - Silicon Canals

Morning routines have shifted from simple survival tasks to complex, optimized rituals filled with self-care and intention.

East Bay real estate

fromKqed

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

I've really gotten ahead because it's [allowed] me to get real life experience since very young. I don't think I would have really [been] introduced to this world if it wasn't for my book Instagram.

Digital life

#real-estate

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real Estate Agent Development Plan to Break a Plateau

Experienced agents often maintain production levels without scaling, facing inconsistent deal closures due to unstructured lead generation.

NYC real estate

fromBrownstoner

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real Estate Agent Development Plan to Break a Plateau

Experienced agents often maintain production levels without scaling, facing inconsistent deal closures due to unstructured lead generation.

NYC real estate

fromBrownstoner

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.

more#real-estate

Mission District

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.

San Francisco

fromFuncheap

fromFaithandfearinflushing

Climate Action Youth Summit 2026: Free Boba & Activities

The 2026 Climate Action Youth Summit empowers youth through presentations, community engagement, and hands-on activities focused on climate action.

New York Mets

Online Community Development

The Whys Have It

The Mets struggled initially but showed resilience before ultimately faltering against the Athletics.

fromTruthout

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.

Women

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.

Social justice

fromAdvocate.com

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.

Pets

fromSlate Magazine

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

We Love Taking Our Babies to the Playground. Only One of Them Is Welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the playground, and some children may be afraid of them, regardless of their behavior.

SF politics

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.

NYC LGBT

New York Expands Its Sanctuary Vision to Include LGBTQIA+ Communities | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

New York City establishes the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to support the community amid federal rollbacks on LGBTQIA+ rights.

Philosophy

fromApaonline

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.

Online learning

Evenings and Weekends Revisited

Evening classes for adult students have declined due to the rise of online courses, but innovative solutions like 'dinner and a degree' could revitalize them.

Public health

fromThe Nation

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.

Washington Nationals

fromTalkNats.com

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Much More than a Building | TalkNats.com

Generous donations support youth baseball programs, providing tangible rewards that reinforce core values and encourage scholar athletes at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

Silicon Valley

'All People Powered' stages the future

A hip-hop musical in Oakland critiques Silicon Valley's innovation, highlighting community displacement and the need for equitable growth.

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.

Science

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Nation

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.

6 hours ago

Why So Many Young Adults Can't Launch-and How to Help

Action precedes confidence; overthinking hinders young adults from launching their careers.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Higher Education's Huge Opportunity (column)

Focus on supporting the 43 million Americans who attended college but did not earn a degree, rather than solely on traditional high school graduates.

fromEntrepreneur

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.

Startup companies

fromSilicon Canals

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.

Running

fromiRunFar

Online Community Development

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.

fromwww.housingwire.com

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.

Healthcare

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Flaherty: Veterans deserve generational healing in their own community - San Jose Spotlight

Aging Vietnam War veterans require urgent support for housing and healthcare as they transition into the 65+ demographic.

Fundraising

fromBoston.com

Rapper Flavor Flav donates sports equipment to Cambridge youth center

Flavor Flav donated sports equipment to the Frisoli Youth Center in Cambridge to support youth programs.

Renovation

fromArchDaily

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

fromEntrepreneur

8 hours ago

Why Entrepreneurs Start to Feel Lost After 40

Midlife disorientation in entrepreneurs signals a misalignment between identity, values, and business direction, necessitating recalibration for clarity and alignment.

fromCornell Chronicle

22 hours ago

Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections | Cornell Chronicle

Creative Teaching Awards recognize innovative teaching strategies through local, hands-on learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.

Brooklyn

fromBrownstoner

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.

Digital life

I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

Adrian Amora transitioned from software engineering to a tech concierge role to enhance job satisfaction and help older adults with technology.

Social justice

fromMission Local

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

HBCUs and the Uneven Legacy of Academic Freedom

Academic freedom in higher education has historically been uneven, particularly affecting racially and gender diverse faculty.

London politics

30m pledged for youth club in each London borough

London mayor pledges funding for late-night youth clubs in all boroughs to support young people.

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.

2 weeks ago

Startup companies

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Startup companies

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.

2 weeks ago

Startup companies

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

more#entrepreneurship

fromSilicon Canals

Online Community Development

The person who always offers to drive, always picks the restaurant, always plans the trip is rarely the controlling one in the group. They're the one who learned early that if they didn't organize the connection, the connection simply wouldn't happen. - Silicon Canals

The organizer in a friend group often acts out of learned necessity to maintain connections, not from a desire for control or leadership.

fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine

How WordPress Agencies Can Give Back to the Community - Speckyboy

WordPress offers freelancers and agencies a sustainable career path while fostering community engagement and growth opportunities.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

When Employers Change Their Minds

Job security in various fields, including computer science, has fluctuated significantly due to economic cycles and structural shifts.

Dyslexia doesn't disqualify leaders-it creates them

Dyslexia does not disqualify individuals from leadership; it can enhance their capabilities and contributions.

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.

fromPhilosophynow

Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.

London politics

New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots

Youth hubs opening in England aim to support young people with jobs, wellbeing, and crime prevention.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

What Is Soft Socializing?

Soft socializing fosters low-pressure connections through shared activities, enhancing relationships over time without the need for intense conversations.

Startup companies

5 experienced side hustlers share their breakthrough advice for finding success

Side hustles require careful research and testing; success comes from understanding what works and focusing on sustainable ideas.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Food Insecurity Higher for Working, Caregiving Students

Food insecurity significantly affects college completion rates, especially among older, working, and caregiving students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.

Leaning into this simple quality will make you a better boss

Most people believe they are better drivers and leaders than average, showcasing a common bias known as illusory superiority.

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.

fromDefector

The College Trip | Defector

Junior year brings significant stress for students and parents due to college admissions and academic pressures.

Why Mentoring Matters

Mentorship is a vital relationship that benefits both mentors and mentees, enhancing personal and professional growth.

fromNew York Amsterdam News

fromHarvard Business Review

NAACP NY to launch Freedom Schools in Brooklyn starting April 18

The NAACP New York State Conference is launching a modern Freedom School in Brooklyn focusing on Black history and civic leadership.

#leadership

Careers

How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach

Careers

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

fromHarvard Business Review

How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach

Leaders receive less candid feedback as they rise, leading to potential blind spots and insulation from reality.

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.

Relationships

fromPortland Monthly

4 weeks ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Rethinking Aging on College Campuses

UCLA's Age-Friendly University initiative promotes vibrant, inclusive lifelong learning for older adults, combating ageism and fostering intergenerational engagement.

fromTODAY.com

2 weeks ago

High School Teens Are Repairing Used Cars to Donate to Single Moms

Students repair cars to gift to single moms, providing essential transportation for jobs, education, and medical needs.

fromEpicenter NYC

It's not too late to apply to these free or paid teen opportunities in New York this summer - Epicenter NYC

SNP introduces NYC public high school students to modern brain research. About 20 participants attend interactive lectures, read and present a scientific paper, dissect a brain, design their own neuroscience experiment and visit research labs. The two-week course is led by Rockefeller graduate students. The hope is to develop young people's passion for science, especially for students with otherwise limited opportunities.

NYC parents

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

4 weeks ago

Students Build Belonging Through Service

Neumann University mobilized nearly 1,000 students, alumni, and faculty to complete 60,000 volunteer hours during its 60th anniversary, addressing community needs while strengthening institutional belonging.

US politics

fromThe Nation

2 months ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Readers agree: Build a new Madison Park to benefit Boston's youth

Rebuilding Madison Park on parcel P-3 would provide a state-of-the-art vocational high school offering trades training and tangible public benefit for Boston youth.

Mental health

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.