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November 26, 2022

Inner Explorer: Nonprofit Bringing Mindfulness to Schools Reports Increase in Grades, Decrease in Behavioral Problems

About 30 years ago, Laura Bakosh was feeling overwhelmed by the demands of her corporate job, and began experiencing increased anxiety and insomnia. After several unsuccessful attempts at addressing these issues, she turned to a concept she’d read about: mindfulness. It worked. She felt calmer, more focused, and happier — so much so that people […]

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A Detroit Nonprofit Developed a Heartwarming Program to “Test Caring Power” — And It’s a Success

Founded in 1971, social service outreach organization Crossroads of Michigan is on a mission “to care for any person in need.” The Detroit-based nonprofit serves 15,000 low-income or unhoused residents each year, and in 2021 alone, it distributed over 190,000 pounds of food, as well as medical supplies, clothing, and monetary assistance. But due to

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Diverse group of friends cleanup a park during a charity event. They are standing with their arms around one another.
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