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Humanists on the Holidays
As a humanist, how do you celebrate the holidays?
Read MoreNovember Beyond Belief Network Roundup!
We just finished rounding up reports of what teams in our volunteer network did for their communities in November!
Read MoreWATCH: Our Discussion About What We Did in 2021
In the face of a challenging year, FBB and partners made incredible strides to improve the lives of marginalized communities. Tens of thousands of pounds of food were distributed as part of our initiatives and hundreds of thousands of lives impacted. Below, watch our Fireside Chat with FBB Executive Director Tif Ho, who discussed what…
Read MoreOctober Beyond Belief Network Roundup!
We just finished rounding up reports of what teams in our volunteer network did for their communities in October!
Read MoreSeptember Beyond Belief Network Roundup!
We just finished rounding up reports of what teams in our volunteer network did for their communities in September!
Read More8 Insights From Our Open Discussion on Humanist Volunteering
Each month FBB hosts a live Fireside Chat with grantees, volunteers, and friends. The last session was an informal open discussion with volunteers and team leaders in our Beyond Belief Network. Here are a few of our favorite insights that came out of this free-flowing chat:
Read MoreCollege Students Face Food Insecurity
Food insecurity among college students is more widespread than many Americans may assume. More than 1/3 of college students today experience insecurity with food and/or housing because of the rising cost of tuition and high cost of rent.
Read MoreParticipating in Humanist Communities Makes a Difference
Like many humanists I was raised religious. In the years that followed my apostasy, sometimes I missed the camaraderie and community: church potlucks, theatrical plays, holiday celebrations, and charitable volunteering and fundraising. Studies show that community is important for pro-social behavior, volunteerism, health, happiness, and well-being. Community connection can be complicated in today’s society, though,…
Read MoreJoin us August 25th for a Beyond Belief Network Mix and Mingle!
Our Beyond Belief Network (BBN) is a collective of over 100 local volunteer teams in 28 states and seven countries that puts compassion into action through community service! You’ve been hearing a lot on our Fireside Chat programs about the five teams we’ve been giving grants to for food security projects, but there is a…
Read MoreChildhood and Food Insecurity: A Fireside Chat
According to the USDA, households with children were nearly 1.5 times more likely to experience food insecurity even before COVID-19. This number more than doubled due to the pandemic, with food insecurity affecting almost 1 in 4 families. Food insecurity results in many negative outcomes for children, including the ability to learn and graduation rates.…
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