Heal

Our world needs healing, and Grotto’s community is devoted to encouraging and initiating the healing process. Making a lasting impact can be as simple as offering hope to those around you. Here we share stories about how our community has embodied that healing inspiration for others.

This therapist is helping others heal through an equine therapy organization.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Brings Healing

Watch how and why Mishka is fighting for climate justice as well as future generations.

This Young Climate Activist Seeks to Make a Better World

Read how Father Damien changed lives by selflessly volunteering to serve a leper colony.

“The Saint Who Became a Leper”

Read why and how we are in the "why the hell not" during this pandemic.

We’re in the ‘Why the Hell Not’ Stage of this Pandemic

Read here why John Prine songs are noted as an American treasure.

Build Us A Home: In Appreciation of John Prine

Explore more Grotto

Why is community important during the pandemic? This author goes into detail.

Make Community Mean Something in this Pandemic

Watch how the greatest generation can offer perspective for how to deal isolation and the pandemic.

How One Grandfather’s Stories Can Offer Perspective

Pump up your workout by trying out these four versatile audio fitness apps.

4 Audio Fitness Apps to Amp Up Your Workouts

Don't let summer pass you by; here are 5 things to do in the summer to make the most of it.

5 Simple Ways To Not Let The Summer Pass You By

Take into consideration these tips about how to deal with financial stress during the pandemic.

How to Handle Financial Stress in this Pandemic Recession

Watch Icing Smiles create custom cakes for children who are battling severe illnesses.

Pastry Chef Makes “Dream Cakes” for Kids with Critical Illness

My Plans are Ruined, But I'm Realizing It's a Gift

My Plans are Ruined, But I’m Realizing It’s a Gift

Try new recipes by trying these online sources for cooking at home.

4 New Recipe Sources to Break Your Cooking Rut

Follow these 5 tips for how to live on a budget — and not feel the pinch.

5 Tips For Living on a Tight Budget Without Feeling the Pinch

This LA artist is gathering artists to create street art along Skid Row, transforming Indian Alley, a long-time place of healing amidst the suffering.

Transforming Skid Row with Stunning Street Art