News and information on the role that government, small business, the nonprofit sector and philanthropy play in creating healthy and vibrant communities.

UNESCO Integrates Preservation of World Heritage Sites for Sustainable Tourism

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) integrates a unique approach to improve the lives of locals and subdue poverty by promoting cultural heritage and...more

MOCA Decides to Drop Merger with LACMA

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) appears to forgo collaboration with Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). MOCA board officials states that the museum would best be an independent...more

Young Etruria Entrepreneur Launches Young Creatives

An 18-year-old Etruria entrepreneur has recently launched his social enterprise called Young Creatives. Young Creatives is part of Emeka Forbes's plan to help squash youth unemployment rates in...more

KCET and The California Endowment's Building Healthy Communities Program Announce 'The Power of Stories'

KCET and The California Endowment's Building Healthy Communities initiative announced THE POWER OF STORIES, a new multimedia archive that includes a collection of stories and videos that will...more

LACMA and MOCA Team Up for Media Stability

In partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art will be able to acquire standing and stability after years of financial constraints and internal pressure....more

Oakland Artist Transforms Illegally Dumped Garbage into Homes for Homeless

West Oakland artist, Greg Kloehn, drives around the streets near his home studio looking for illegally dumped trash piles that show up every night. Along with a team of volunteers, Greg fashions...more

Supermom Fourth Season Calls on Women with Heart of Gold

"The Supermom", which debuted in 2010, is currently seeking new entries for its fourth season dubbed as the "Heart of Gold Edition." Organizers of the reality TV show are looking for women who...more

BottleRock Music Fest Needs Volunteers

The highly acclaimed BottleRock Napa Valley music festival will be giving out free one-day pass tickets for volunteer labor. Over 700 volunteers could be used during the five-day festival at the...more

One Man Envisions the World as Being More Connected and Sustainable

Daan Roosegaarde, the famous Dutch innovator and founder of social design lab Studio Roosegaarde, wants to create a more connected, sustainable world, which ignites from his obsession with the...more

Potato Salad Kickstarter Campaign To Hold Benefit Concert for Homeless

Zack Danger Brown, who spearheaded the scrumptious potato salad Kickstarter campaign that started with a modest amount of $10 for a quality side dish, will host a benefit concert to help alleviate...more