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Freecycling: Don’t Throw It Away, Give It Away

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   August 13, 2012

How can you assure that your unwanted items get to people who would find them helpful? Try Freecycling.


How Do You #SimplifyHolidays?

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   December 10, 2013

Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.


6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   April 12, 2012

This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.


A Single Shining Marble, and Other Cherished Gifts

Blog   |   by Sarah Wolpow   |   December 14, 2012

The most cherished gifts don't come in fancy packaging or from a trendy store. Guest blogger Sarah Wolpow explains.


Trusting the Wisdom of Our Hands

Blog   |   by Kim   |   September 29, 2009


Amy Hartzler

Staff   |   August 15, 2018


Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of… Versailles?

Blog   |   by Mark Valentine   |   July 25, 2012

For many people, the unlikely stars of "The Queen of Versailles" are iconic expressions of the American Dream.


Reality Strikes Back: A Review of Richard Heinberg’s "The End of Growth"

Blog   |   by Chris Stratton   |   January 10, 2012

Bad news: Economic growth is gone for good. Good news: Maybe we don’t need growth to be better off.


Top 10 Neighborhood Platforms for Connecting and Collaborating

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   April 3, 2018

Inspired by a lively conversation in our Community in Action Facebook Group, we’ve put together a list of the various platforms you can use to communicate with your neighbors.


Tools, Tips, and Technology for Giving and Receiving Experiential Gifts

Blog   |   by Kelley Dennings   |   November 13, 2017

This holiday season, New Dream has embarked on a pilot campaign to promote experiential gift giving and receiving as a way to increase happiness and well-being. Check out the variety of resources we've created to help make giving and receiving experiential gifts easy and fun.


Navigating Your Local Thrift Store, the Land of Misfit Toys

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 17, 2008


Join Our Youth Advisory Council

Custom Pages   |   June 19, 2018


ACTION KIT: Step-by-Step: How to Hold an Alternative Gift Fair in Your Community

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   October 15, 2013

Here's all the info you need to hold an alternative gift fair in your community, connecting people to charities that are working to make our world a better place.


Christmas 2016: Not Made in China

Blog   |   by Anne G. Lliversidge   |   November 14, 2016

How one New Dreamer found meaning in finding and creating presents that reflect the true value of Christmas and family.


This Holiday, Opt for Giving Over Receiving

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   October 19, 2017

Rather than making a typical wish list of items to receive, why not create a list of gifts you want to give to your loved ones?


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