And somehow, in the rhythm of weekly check-ins, mutual listening, and mirroring back each other’s truths, these women started doing things they hadn’t been able to do alone.

Humans naturally respond to images—words often “aren’t exact enough”—so Jackie incorporates her art background and encourages clients to connect with their intuition through images and symbols.

Navigating the tension between cultural continuity and the American melting pot inspired the menu at Jade Rabbit.

Thomas remains steadfast in his belief that a children's museum should be a "town square" for families—offering daily drop-in programs, free access to learning experiences, and a place where the entire family engages in the joy of learning. 

We are reconnected to our municipal ancestry within the covers of his book, Signs of Santa Monica.

For Hayleigh, sustainability inspires her artistic vision and self-expression, turning would-be waste into wearable art.

“We at Westside Food Bank remain deeply committed to being here for our neighbors as long as we're needed — because no one in our community should go hungry.”

Through poetry, sidewalk chalk art, music, practical safety skills, and enjoying being together, our community is choosing courage, kindness, and connection.

More than just a business, she’s carving out a place where people who have felt invisible and disempowered discover new possibilities of being and doing.

“Crochet helps people slow down. It’s a tactile experience that brings joy and gentleness into our fast-moving lives,” she says.

Events like Truth Decay “give psychology and its attendant healing powers back to the community and help translate abstract ideas into grounded conversations,” Karen says.

“It’s rare to have an entire curriculum just using cardboard,” Jim said. “But it reinforces”—ha—”the idea that the material doesn’t matter, the act of making does.”

The room instantly quieted down comfortably; I could sense the sound of pages turning.

The Rediscover Center, like Bahala, collects the isolated bits, organizes them, and reframes them into something greater.

WUUM feels less like a living ecosystem, a wall composed of biodynamic plants. It’s constantly evolving, growing new branches, and deepening its roots. Just like the women it serves.

But the sky tugged at her. Call it the reverse pull of gravity. In 2013, she could no longer ignore it.

Jewelry is an art form that combines our corporeality with ideas. In this way, we embody and signal ideas about culture, beauty, and our identities. 

It’s the space between hope and action, the invisible sinews that bind families and strangers and countries and history.

Let's talk about a cool way to support K-12 education and potentially get a benefit on your taxes: the federal scholarship tax credit program. It might sound a bit complex, but it's actually quite straightforward when you break it down.

“It’s so much easier to take something like creating art seriously when we’re having fun.”