It might seem like just another item on a school supply list, but a backpack can carry much more than books and folders — it can carry a student’s confidence and sense of belonging. Originally invented in the 1950s for hiking and outdoor recreation, the backpack has evolved into an essential item for modern life. … Continue reading The Power of a Backpack: More Than Just a Bag
When the mercury rises and the air turns still and stifling, communities brace for an invisible but deadly force: extreme heat. It doesn’t tear through towns like a tornado or leave dramatic wreckage in its wake, but its impact is just as devastating. In fact, heat waves are the deadliest weather-related events in the U.S., … Continue reading Life-Saving Measures in Extreme Heat: A Guide for Relief Organizations