Have you heard of a runner’s high? It’s when a runner experiences a state of euphoria. As a runner, I have experienced that wonderful feeling attributed to a release of endorphins. I’ve also ...

While college admissions officers focus heavily on students’ grades and SAT scores, they also take a careful look at their history of volunteerism. Colleges offer such a wide range of volunteer ...

This morning I interviewed Molly Johnson LaVecchia, a volunteer at Coastal Ridge Elementary School (CRES), to learn about the wonderful things going on with the school’s Green Team. I had never heard ...

With thousands of choices to pick from, the trick is narrowing it down to the ones that make the most sense for you.

2021 was the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic that, thankfully, we appear to be coming out of, albeit with some bruises and scars. Personally, I led an adult Sunday school class online with a team ...

It's a classic example of how we all can put politics and other disagreements aside to support a greater good. Schererville Councilmen Kevin Connelly and Jerry Tippy, who also is a Lake County ...

In a world defined by rising anxiety, disconnection, and division, the need for service has never been more urgent. As I’ve written about before, volunteering isn’t just a way to help others—it’s one ...

While college admissions officers focus heavily on students’ grades and SAT scores, they also take a careful look at their history of volunteerism. Colleges offer such a wide range of volunteer ...