Research shows that close relationships grow through three key ingredients: consistency, positivity, and vulnerability.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the practice of social distancing, creating feelings of stress and isolation in many of us. Some groups have been hit particularly hard, including the elderly, ...

Two volunteers from Metro Detroit are discovering that giving back to their communities brings unexpected personal rewards, from improved mental health to a deeper sense of purpose. "When I volunteer ...

"I never have to leave my bedroom" Lisa Zenno, 27, Seattle "I have a two-hour commute, and my workday averages 10 hours. Once I'm home, I'm back at it, doing translation work. My weekends are for ...

The evidence is in, and it’s probably not surprising: Volunteering is good for you. And those are just a few pieces of the growing body of research about the positive benefits of giving back. Here’s ...

The volunteering rate among Americans rose 22 percent from 2021 to 2023, representing a record expansion of formal volunteering over a two-year period, according to a new study. The study from ...

The New Year has come and gone, and many may have already forgotten what they had resolved to do on January 1. But if that resolution was to volunteer more, now is the best time to start. As hybrid ...

We all have that friend who’s got her (or his) life together. She has a great job. He’s got a loving partner. She works out. He makes his own yogurt. And the cherry on top: she tutors disadvantaged ...

In his now-classic book, Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam observed that healthy communities are marked by a high degree of “social trust,” a general sense that their members are not simply pursuing their ...

Why do you volunteer? If you’re like most people, you do it because you want to give back to your community and do some good in the world. But volunteering can build more than good karma. It’s a great ...

It's the time of year when many people give gifts to each other, and traditionally they also give their time, usually to help people less fortunate. But volunteering is on the decline. And while you ...

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