Hard News: If You've Got a Minute

I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, but I have no problem handing out hints.

Read this article and please consider adding a volunteer component to your 2011.

You don't have to live in Los Angeles. I'm certain wherever you are there is a need like this one.

These kids are breaking my heart. They carry on, every day, with tenacity and coping skills most of us have never had tested.

The infrastructure is failing them. Please consider helping.

In tough times, schools try to keep homeless students' education on track (Rick Rojas, LA Times)

photo by Mariah Tauger/LA Times