Gulf Coast Community Action Agency

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Candidate Gets Clever With County’s Free TV Airtime

At every Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting, anyone has three minutes of time to say whatever they want to the board, the audience in the room and to all those watching on television.

5 Things Every Bail Agent Should Do

If you get arrested, one of the first things you should do is call a bail bondsman to help you get out of jail. However, not all bail age...

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

How to Burglarproof Your Doors

Burglaries are always a concern for homeowners. But what's the best way to keep your house safe? Undoubtedly you've already installed an alarm system (if not, do so right away), and maybe you've got a guard dog patrolling your property...

Permaculture Action: Seeding Networks & Community

“The Permaculture Action Network is a medium through which we all can participate in a...

14 Keys To Building People Friendly Communities

Ideas about creating sustainable places where people actually want to live.

500 men make a difference through reading

Hundreds of men gathered in Harrisburg to make a difference through reading on Monday.

When words divide ... and actions bring us together again

How Community Involvement Benefits Companies

Community involvement can help a business go the distance. Even companies that think globally can act locally by getting involved in a community. No wonder businesses of every size are making community service a part of their business objectives. HuffingtonPost.com shared how a company’s community service can serve a business well. Local is Near and...

Taking action over climate inaction

Letters: Oliver Cann thinks that if we can build a fairer society we have a chance of solving climate change. Rafi Hyams, eight, is going to join the strike

Which Coast Do You Actually Belong On?

A Go-To Guide About DRaaS for Government Agencies

DRaaS is a valuable tool for government agencies who need to bolster disaster recovery strategies while defending against malicious attacks like DDoS.