Jun 2017
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!
Jun
05
Unity of Purpose, and Justice
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week is from Sargent Shriver's 1968 Winter Convocation Address at Wilberforce University. Like many of Sargent Shriver's speeches, it is reflective of the time in which it was given, and yet transcends the era, providing insights that are relevant for us today in 2017....
Jun
12
Working Together for the Common Good
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week is from Sargent Shriver's 2002 Speech at Washington and Lee University, a speech we return to often for its ability to inspire. This particular quote highlights two important notions for Sargent Shriver: that we are all connected, and that we can work together to improve...
Jun
19
Ending Violence through Unity
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
A girl is assaulted and beaten to death after leaving her mosque on Father's Day. A group of congresspeople is shot at during a baseball practice. A community despairs after a police officer is found not guilty of killing a man during a traffic stop. These are just a few of the brutal events...
Jun
21
Addressing Poverty through Opportunity--Community Action Agencies
by Jill C. Dagilis
What is your understanding of poverty? By definition it is the state of not having enough money to take care of basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing; I would add heat, medicine, childcare and healthcare to the list. It is a deficiency or lack of something. This lack is compounded...
Jun
26
The Importance of Health
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Throughout his career, Sargent Shriver spoke many times about the fundamental importance of good health, and about society's responsibility to provide health care to our citizens. Our Quote of the Week is from Sargent Shriver's Speech at the Dedication Ceremony of the South Central Multi-Purpose...
