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Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal and endowed with the right to pursue happiness. He didn't write a plan. The people who built this country — and the ones rebuilding it today — filled in the rest. From affordable housing to elder care, the Stand Together community partners with individuals solving America's biggest challenges from the ground up. #america250
When should the government intervene in a parenting decision, and when should it trust parents to determine what their own children are capable of? Two organizations -- @LetGrowOrg and @FamJusLawCenter -- are tackling these questions from different angles. 🧵
Both approaches show how safe communities and capable kids grow from the same place — trust in families to make everyday decisions about their children. Read the full story: bit.ly/47FTmYa
What happens when communities make it easier to contribute?
Six @ArmyNormalFolks service clubs launched in 2026 to test a new model for local volunteering. In a few months, ANF members logged 1,300+ hours, and 99 people joined local giving circles. The early results are a promising snapshot. 🧵
That's the more interesting measure of success: not just whether people show up, but whether one experience leads to another. Members are returning, giving, leading, and helping create new opportunities to serve.
The early results are a promising snapshot: when people have an accessible way to contribute, participation can lead to trust, leadership, and more opportunities to serve. Read the full story: bit.ly/4i2QhY0
Health care often happens at home. So why is most health tech built for everywhere else?
More than 50 million family members in the U.S. care for a loved one. Thryve Labs, backed by @StandTogether Ventures Lab is building what they need most.
Read the full story: bit.ly/4ixuvvB
Stand Together Ventures Lab (STVL) invests in entrepreneurs solving pressing challenges in health care, education, and economic progress. Thryve Labs is an STVL portfolio company.





