In moments of crisis, healing often begins with something simple: a warm meal, a quiet space, the sense that someone sees you. For those navigating homelessness, trauma, or identity-based marginalization, even these basic comforts are often out of reach. But when they are made available — intentionally, consistently, and with care — they can be […] The post The Ripple Effect of a Meal: How Food Restores Dignity in Times of Crisis appeared first on Better Magazine.| Better Magazine
When Ballet 5:8 launched the BIOS Project, they didn’t start with music. Or costumes. Or a theme. They started with a question: What happens when we actually listen? Not just politely. Not in passing. But fully. With time. With no plan to fix, redirect, or explain away what we hear. The invited four women choreographers […] The post Ballet 5:8’s BIOS Project Transforms Real Women’s Stories Into Powerful New Dance Works appeared first on Better Magazine.| Better Magazine
The fruit of one simple tree is feeding families, creating jobs, and helping the planet. See how breadfruit is transforming communities in Haiti and beyond.| Better Magazine
Chicago is in the midst of a silent crisis — one that affects thousands of its youngest residents every day. Families across the city are struggling to afford diapers, a basic but essential need for children. With diaper costs having soared by nearly 50 percent since the pandemic, and families facing cuts to Medicaid and […] The post Chicago’s Diaper Crisis Worsens as Thousands Lose Access to a Basic Necessity appeared first on Better Magazine.| Better Magazine
Imagine being 12 years old, lying awake all night while your parents scream at each other, break things, and slam doors. Your father is drunk and raging. You’re terrified someone might get hurt — or worse. You huddle with your siblings, trying to keep them safe. When morning comes, your mom has a black eye, […] The post More Schools Are Embedding Mental Health Care on Campus — Here’s Why It Works appeared first on Better Magazine.| Better Magazine
While the world grapples with visible threats to food supply, crop disease quietly destroys up to 40% of harvests each year. Meet the scientists turning cutting-edge research into resilient crops that could change the future of food.| Better Magazine
Clearwater Capital Foundation’s annual Supercar Show may draw crowds with Ferraris and McLarens, but it’s the event’s successful giving model — and year-round educational podcast — that’s making a lasting impact in Chicagoland.| Better Magazine
Domestic violence victims often stay for reasons most don’t see — fear, survival, and lack of options. The Survivor Justice Center helps women like her find safety, legal protection, and a path forward.| Better Magazine
More than 5 million children undergo surgery each year, many experiencing intense anxiety. Hope Always Foundation offers a research-backed solution: secure, content-curated Warrior Tablets designed to comfort and calm young patients — without sedatives or social media.| Better Magazine
In Chicago’s West Garfield Park, the Sankofa Wellness Village is advancing health equity through community-led development — bringing healthcare, fresh food, and economic opportunity to a neighborhood long impacted by disinvestment.| Better Magazine
In Chicago’s West Garfield Park, MAAFA tackles gun violence by healing relationships, restoring dignity, and empowering young people to lead lasting community change.| Better Magazine
Every night, when the sun goes down, more than one billion people around the world are plunged into total darkness. For many of us, flipping on a light is second nature. But for families living in extreme poverty, darkness brings danger, lost opportunity, and hopelessness. Without light, education stalls, entrepreneurship fades, and economic freedom slips […]| Better Magazine
Learn how one child's life was transformed from living in a Tanzanian orphanage to receiving a scholarship in the U.S., thanks to the support of a volunteer.| Better Magazine
Gain insights into how leading arts organizations have leveraged collaboration and partnership to find creative ways to problem solve and thrive.| Better Magazine
Learn how SitStayRead is using the power of dogs to help migrant students overcome language barriers and improve their literacy skills.| Better Magazine
There are a number of ways you can support your community through volunteer work—visit The Volunteer Center online for opportunities.| Better Magazine