Revolutionary
CARI Research Sprints
Introducing:
Focused, time-bound initiatives producing brief white papers on barriers and solutions related to the grand challenges of social work. These sprints aim to identify innovative strategies to end homelessness through collaborative research and actionable insights.
It's your turn. It's your time to make history
Introducing the “first-in-the world” Salvation Army Center for Applied Research and Innovation. CARI is a social science research and program design center dedicated to large-scale solutions to our greatest social challenges. Distinct from a traditional university research center, these solutions will be energized by the transforming power of God’s Spirit.
News CARI is Following
Updated 06/03/2025
2 June 2025
California lawmakers are advocating for reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite housing development and alleviate the state's housing crisis.
30 May 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom is intensifying pressure on local governments to address homelessness by tying state funding to measurable progress, leading to tensions over accountability and resource allocation.
Gotham’s AI, robotics emerges as challenger to Silicon Valley’s dominance after biggest NY Tech Week
30 May 2025
New York City is positioning itself as a burgeoning hub for artificial intelligence and robotics, highlighted by the record-breaking NY Tech Week 2025 featuring over 1,000 events focused on these technologies.
2 June 2025
Meta plans to fully automate its advertising process using artificial intelligence by the end of 2026, enabling brands to create and target ads with minimal input.
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Dive into the latest addition of the Caring Magazine on the Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) at The Salvation Army's Center of Hope in Anaheim. Discover how our groundbreaking think tank is developing real-time, high-impact solutions to homelessness and other social challenges.
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