COGUM Global Blog

In the United States, patriotic holidays are a big cause for celebration. Independence Day is just around the corner, and while the observance isn't directly related to veterans, special attention is always paid to those who have served. But what if you want to do...

Every community is a work in progress. There are always ways to make things better for the people who live around you. The process of community development is something that has a part for everyone to play. Today, COGUM Global wants to share some important things you...

When retirement comes around, you're opening a door to a wide variety of incredible opportunities. One of these opportunities involves giving back to your community through volunteering. Today, COGUM Global wants to tell you about volunteering in retirement and why it...

Choosing to participate in volunteer opportunities is a wonderful choice. There are numerous ways in which you can volunteer, which is great – but it can also be a bit overwhelming. It's important for new volunteers to find the right match, so to speak. If a volunteer...

Veterans' Day was observed this week. But one day isn't enough to commemorate all that these brave men and women have done for our country. How can you show veterans your gratitude? Here at COGUM Global, we provide homeless veterans services, so we believe in...

Improving a community can take a lot of time and hard work. But all the effort is truly worth it when you see the results. To better understand the importance of this work, COGUM Global wants to explain six of the core values surrounding community development....

Taking the time to improve your community is commendable. If you're looking for ways to volunteer, you may hear about community work and community development services. What do these two terms mean? COGUM Global is here to explain. Community Work – Community work is...

Considering the rising numbers of homeless veterans in our nation, you may wonder why this is happening. In addition to helping us better understand the needs of people in this situation, finding the root cause could also help in finding a solution. COGUM Global wants...

While the American housing crisis affects many people, perhaps one of the most heartbreaking situations involves veterans. The rise in numbers of homeless veterans is due to many factors. As COGUM Global works to improve the situation, we want to share some statistics...

Our nation's current housing crisis has caused many people with lower incomes to turn to public housing. Unfortunately, public housing has a number of flaws. Here are four common issues with public housing that illustrate why COGUM Global works so tirelessly to help...