Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental,

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental, and legal services, but their primary impact lies in restoring a vital sense of community. Founder Dr. John Natchison aptly describes them as a "drug-free Woodstock combined with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and a family picnic."

With over 300 events across the U.S., Stand Down mobilizes 2,000 volunteers to welcome 1,000 Veterans at each session. Recognizing that Veterans disproportionately experience trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and homelessness, these events foster the community and connection necessary for them to recover their purpose and passion.

Recovery Cafe is a refuge of hope, healing, and transformation. It values individuals often ignored, offering loving attention. Through good nutrition, connection, and community, it combats

Recovery Cafe is a refuge of hope, healing, and transformation. It values individuals often ignored, offering loving attention. Through good nutrition, connection, and community, it combats isolation, loneliness, and recidivism.

This membership organization is not a drop-in or crisis center; it helps people find value and come back to life. After viewing the trailer, visit their website.

Beit T'Suvah is a Los Angeles-based addiction rehabilitation center. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in recovery through spiritual guidance and connection with a higher power. Each

Beit T'Suvah is a Los Angeles-based addiction rehabilitation center. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in recovery through spiritual guidance and connection with a higher power. Each resident receives support from a spiritual counselor.

Admission requires an open mind and a willingness to address a spiritual void, not adherence to any specific faith. The center welcomes all who seek a path to lasting recovery.

Rabbi Mark Borovitz and Harriet Rossetto, key figures at Beit T'Suvah, are highlighted in an accompanying video short.

The Recovery Cafe Network (RCN) trains and supports groups in establishing recovery communities based on its model. The Network facilitates mutual learning and resource generation among its

The Recovery Cafe Network (RCN) trains and supports groups in establishing recovery communities based on its model. The Network facilitates mutual learning and resource generation among its members.

Explore more Recovery Cafe stories here.

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate,

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate, physical, and psycho-spiritual health are deeply interconnected, not separate issues.

A panel of leading women activists, including Zainab Salbi, Nina Simons, Justin Winters, Kahea Pacheco, and Helena Gualinga, explored climate's impact on women. They advocated for women's full inclusion in all climate solutions, linking these struggles to personal healing and authentic global change.

This discussion took place at the 2022 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals from rural, suburban, and urban settings, including former gang members, recovering addicts, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Homeless Veterans.

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions, Inc., this series offers powerful insights. To arrange a screening, please contact Paul at (541) 941-5317.

At TEDx Rainier in January 2012, Gideon Rosenblatt explored how companies can be "good for the soul." He discussed how businesses can benefit customers and employees while aligning their financial

At TEDx Rainier in January 2012, Gideon Rosenblatt explored how companies can be "good for the soul." He discussed how businesses can benefit customers and employees while aligning their financial goals with the greater good.

Learn more about Gideon Rosenblatt and his work here.

The Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance hosted a prayer vigil at Terry Schrunk Plaza on Juneteenth, commemorating emancipation from slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, and reflecting on George

The Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance hosted a prayer vigil at Terry Schrunk Plaza on Juneteenth, commemorating emancipation from slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, and reflecting on George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

This film observes 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence, symbolizing the fatal time Mr. Floyd was unable to breathe due to Minneapolis police actions that violated department policies. Viewers are encouraged to reflect during this period.

Participating clergy included Rabbi Ariel Stone (PDX Interfaith Clergy Resistance), Rev. Jon Aney (United Church of Christ), Rabbi Debra Kolodny (Portland United Against Hate), Rev. Aric Clark, and Rabbinical Student Davina Bookbinder.

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our current era.

The Garrison Institute presented a live webinar with