The Empowerment Plan

Veronika Scott, a 21 year-old design student is developing a complete program focused on the production and distribution of coats by and for the homeless.



Originally begun as a class assignment the project has become a social mission.

NPR story here.

Green Opportunities

Green Opportunities is a community-based development organization dedicated to improving lives, communities and planetary health through innovative green collar job training and placement programs. 

Rural Studio

Architecture with ethics and in service to a community.  Founded by Samuel Mockabee, it is a design/build program that stresses the social responsibility of the profession.  Watching this documentary gives a good overview and is inspiring in its own right.