Dec 2019
On our blog, we share our Quote of the Week as well as other insights about our work and about our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sargent Shriver or about one of the issues he cared about? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
Dec
09
"For all Americans who feel politically powerless ..."
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week suggests that we can empower ourselves by focusing on something larger than ourselves: service to our communities and to those more vulnerable than ourselves. By empowering others, we commit fully to our society and strengthen our own sense of citizenship.In 1968, Sargent...
Dec
16
Learning to Live Together in Peace
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week describes a key component for building a more peaceful future for all of us -- fostering a true understanding of the world's major cultures. As we enter the holiday season, we're reflecting on what can help us bridge the divides that cause fear, tension, and sometimes...
Dec
23
For the Holiday Season: a Call to Peace and Service
Our Quote of the Week is a challenge to all of us to build a more peaceful world. As Sargent Shriver points out, one of the key ways we can do that is to give of ourselves through service. As we make our way through the holiday season, we can think of no message that is more relevant and more...
