Faith Unbundled is a term for what might seem like the “cherry-picking” approach to Generation Z’s spiritual and religious affiliation. It is a phenomenon that has been present in my own life for years, though I didn’t previously have a title for it. If it sounds arrogant or entitled—to essentially
Springtide is excited to announce a brand-new resource straight from the minds of our two summer editorial interns, Lucy Cobble and Arsema Belai. Together, they came up with the idea to curate playlists to correspond to the themes of our reports, with recommendations for music that suits certain moods. They
A poem from former Springtide intern, Norhan When I was 9, I told Baba I figured it out: “I know how to stay in touch with you when you’re in America without you spending any money!” His look of curiosity encouraged his words to escape his lips: “Keef?” How? My small
[A note on the artwork: Lily, 15, who offers some written reflections on community in the post below, also wanted to contribute an original work of art to this exploration of community.] Recently, Springtide reached out to members of the Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP), a group of young people that directly
In March, Springtide launched The New Normal: 8 Ways to Care for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World. For many of us, the last year was spent in isolation or in the company of only a few close friends, family, or coworkers—all in an effort to protect our communities. But we’re entering a unique point on the timeline: a time at which we can both reflect on
How Trusted Adults Can Show Up & Show Care Next week, Springtide is releasing The New Normal: 8 Ways to Care for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World. I’ve had a chance to help write the guide and sift through the 2,500 survey responses we received from 13-25-year-olds, asking about their experiences during
My two favorite times in high school were: first, when I was accepted for the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option the local community college; and second, when I graduated. There is a definite similarity between these two moments: I was blessed with and happy for the opportunity to leave my high school because,
With social distancing parameters in place across the United States, nonprofit organizations serving youth and young adults have had to find creative ways to engage and connect with the young people who would typically participate in their on-site programs. Challenges for gathering in person through the coronavirus pandemic have been
When social distancing measures went into effect in spring 2020, vulnerable populations, like senior citizens, were deemed high-risk for experiencing life-threatening symptoms related to COVID-19. There was increased uncertainty regarding how elderly and immunocompromised populations might safely navigate grocery stores for obtaining food, medications, and necessary supplies. Two young people in Silver Spring, Maryland—Dhruv Pai, age
The Voices of Young People Podcast from Springtide Research Institute features original music from Christian Unthank, a 14-year-old high school student in New York who designed and produced the music heard in every episode. Christian created our podcast’s theme music right as social distancing and stay-at-home orders were going into effect across the United States in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We wanted to