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
Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. Together with collaborator Rev. Sue Phillips, Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile produced
Jacee shares how pursuing a meaningful career was formed by leaders and organizations who modeled this value for her. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple
Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. The value of accountability deals with expectations, responsibilities, and communication. A shared goal
Bill sees accountability as a necessary component in his work life and a crucial value in his extracurricular interests as a student. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple
Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. Springtide data confirm that young people desire bridging relationships—the kind of connections
Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. A majority of young people we surveyed expect not only to be
Alaya shares how being relational is a defining value in her work, spiritual, and social life. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple
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
Blake offers personal examples about the places he has experienced welcoming as a driving value and why he is committed to building this kind of environment for others. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple