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After 10 Successful Years, Sternberg Jumps into Genesis at the Crossroads Full Time »

Chicago native Wendy Sternberg formed Genesis at the Crossroads (GATC) as part of her self-expression and leadership program back when she took the Landmark Education course back in 1999.

“Fanatical Change” Directly Impacts People in Need »

As part of his participation in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, Houston resident Steve Kaufman teamed up with a few of his peers to form a unique charitable organization – the Fanatical Change Foundation. The idea behind the organization was to form a charity where donors would know exactly where their money was going [...]

“Idaho’s Forgotten War” Celebrates Kootenai People and Amy Trice »

A new documentary film made by Sonya Rosario tells the story of the Kootenai people and their struggle to reclaim their land and livelihood near Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho. Trice, the Kootenai chairwoman, declared war on the United States in 1974 in a bold move that brought attention to the Kootenai’s plight. Rosario, who credits her [...]

Goldberg Jumpstarts Global Green Expo »

The PSEG (Public Service Electric & Gas) Global Green Expo was a Landmark event of its kind: Over 12,000 people came to the Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, on a spring weekend to explore how smart, everyday decisions to live greener can make a difference, save consumers money and helping to keep [...]

Pampering for Peace »

Where Peace Lives, the innovative, New Jersey-based organization (founded by graduates of the Landmark Forum) that uses media based projects to foster peace in young people and adults in schools and organizations throughout the world, held a fundraiser on September 20 that used a novel concept: Pampering for Peace.
The fundraiser or this peace group, held [...]

Landmark Grads React to California Vote »

Chicago residents Suzanne Dunne and Amy Bessette, who have participated in Landmark Education’s programs, were recently featured by the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago couple who were recently married in California, and who may be affected by the passage of the state’s controversial Proposition 8, which eliminated marriage rights for gay couples. Here is the [...]

Take Part in Make a Difference Day »

USA Today, the United States’ largest national newspaper, is holding its eleventh annual Make a Difference day on Saturday, October 25. USA Today recognizes some of the most worthy efforts by granting $10,000 to ten different charities based on the contributions that individuals make on Make a Difference Day, which is held every year on [...]

Wright Leads LAX in LA Fundraiser »

Acclaimed comedian Daryl Wright is performing for a fundraiser for LAX in LA, the organization that has brought Lacrosse to in inner city Los Angeles neighborhoods. The event is taking place Thursday, September 25 at 10pm, at the Improv in Melrose in West Hollywood.
LAX in LA was founded by Sean McKeon in 2003 as his [...]