Author: Rowen Light-Wills
-
You’re never too young to make a difference—just ask Gen Alpha nonprofit Origami For Good
Did you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? It’s a special time to appreciate the immense cultural contributions of this group to our world, and to continue our fight for social equity, understanding, and compassion.…
-
How The Learning Lamp shows up for Appalachian kids, even as federal funding disappears
I’m working with the National Council of Nonprofits to speak with CEOs making a difference across the country. This month, I spoke with Dr. Leah Spangler, the President and CEO of The Learning Lamp in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Spangler previously worked…
-
How one Pennsylvania nonprofit is showing up for families when the system doesn’t
Reading the news can be a sobering activity these days, especially when it comes to reproductive rights, racial equity, and food justice. In an increasingly fragile social and political context, caring for ourselves and each other becomes all the more…
-
Tapestry Farms Executive Director Ann McGlynn on bringing joy to the Quad Cities’ refugee community
Tapestry Farms is a nonprofit that provides resources to the Quad Cities’ refugee community. We spoke with executive director Ann McGlynn about how its mission has changed lives for the better.
-
Don’t miss the second annual Iowa Disability Film Festival
The Iowa Disability Film Festival is stepping into the spotlight this March, bringing films that center disability to the big screen.