You’re only one person. When you see injustice, abuse, hate, and the like, what difference can you make? You’re not the president or a Fortune 500 CEO or an eminent spiritual leader. What difference ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Unsung heroes are all around us, many of them hold the title of teacher. Coughlin Automotive wanted to recognize those who go above and beyond. Their awards program You Made a Difference shines a ...

“Theater is about what it means to be human in a broken world,” said Debra Freeberg, Calvin communication arts and sciences professor. “It disarms our prejudice; we feel empathy for the characters. It ...

Did you see that video of the guy who mows other people's lawns? Why do videos where someone helps someone in need go viral? There's a reason: It causes a feeling of what psychologists call "elevation ...

As part of our "Making A Difference" Special Series, Steve Adubato sits down with Phyllis DiNardi, founder of We Are Loved and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to discuss how her ...

Nominations have opened for the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026 in Cornwall. The campaign is a chance to celebrate those who make life better for others in Cornwall's communities. The categories ...

The skills college doesn’t typically teach, and our role in filling the gaps. Young women are entering the workforce full of potential–they graduate with degrees and confidence–but they don’t always ...

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