This article is about the growing number of infants and children on skid row and how community resources are being used to support these children. 

On Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation, basketball is about much more than winning. 

In this insightful piece, United Way of the National Capital Area explores the social responsibility norm—the principle that individuals are expected to help others in need—and its profound impact on building strong, supportive communities. The article delves into how this norm shapes community dynamics, from volunteerism and mutual aid to local programs that promote collective well-being. It also highlights ways individuals and organizations can embrace social responsibility to drive positive change, creating more resilient and compassionate neighborhoods. Perfect for those looking to understand the power of community and how everyone can contribute to a brighter, more equitable future. 

How do you define community? What communities are you a part of? Which of them matter to you most? Are there communities that you are not a part of that you are curious about? Whether you’ve noticed them at your school or at a local park, cafe, gym, church, library or other space in your area, which interest you most?

These are some of the questions that we’re asking for a new contest that invites teenagers to create photo essays inspired by the Times’s immersive “Where We Are” series.