County of Defiance

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Why FSU might finally be headed back to national relevance

Thanks to seven key transfer portal additions and a pair of five-star commitments, the Seminoles’ long-term future looks better than it has in years.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

Finding Community Service Opportunities that Match Your Interests

Finding community service opportunities that match your interests can be difficult for many high school students.

5 Tips for Networking Through Community Service

Networking through community service is a win-win situation.

Find Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for community service opportunities near you? Search from over 7,000 volunteer ideas with Create the Good's volunteer search.

Community Service Benefits of Volunteer Work to Feed the Hungry

Community service work and volunteering spread goodwill to those in need and benefits those who give, particularly those who feed the hungry. Volunteering is good for all involved.

Venture Community Services offers wellness bonuses

People who work in the human services industry usually aren't in it for the big salaries. But feeling valued by your employer makes up for some of that shortfall, or so goes the philosophy at Venture Community Services, based in Sturbridge.

Rescue Mission benefits from Girard community service garden

Can Community Service Help You Get Hired?

Executives from Chipotle and Gordmans share their best tips on how to use community service experience to help you land a job.

Do I have to Participate in Corporate Community Service Events?

Q. My company has many community service events for a variety of causes. Some I support and others aren’t that meaningful to me.

70 Community Service Project Ideas

Whether it’s collecting, teaching, volunteering, or something else, find an idea that inspires you to get out there and serve your community.

How state governments are reimagining American public housing

States are remembering that they can own housing, too.

Community service helps build character

High school students often are busy with homework, part-time jobs and extracurricular activities. All of these activities add something to their lives, but local educators noted another option – community

Community Service Ideas to Help the Environment

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.