Growing Bolder With Mary Lee Downey
From her small-town beginnings in rural Arkansas, Mary Lee Downey had big-time desires to do what she could to help correct injustices and stand up for those in need.
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Changing The Mental Health Stigma: “Seeking Emotional Support Is Not Weakness, It Is Intelligence”
Taking care of our mental health is one of the most important, yet often-overlooked aspects of our overall wellbeing. It can be especially challenging for those entering retirement and facing a new stage of life.
Living With Dementia: Now Serving Joy And Connection At Our Moment Cafe
Sometimes the simplest thing – a song, a smile, a dance – can mean everything. When you have dementia, there aren’t many places to go. At Our Moment Cafe, caregivers and patients can find acceptance. Bill Shafer shares the story of Dick Boyden and Joan Bender, who started an Our Moment Cafe in The Villages, Florida
“Aren’t You Glad To Be Alive Now?” Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Passion For Our World
Dr. Sylvia Earle fell in love with the ocean splashing in the Gulf of Mexico near her hometown of Dunedin,…
The Guardians of Peace: Gaming for Good
Meet Debbie Petry, a 64-year-old who is combing the powers of technology and meditation to make a difference in the world.
Put the Fun in Fundraising
The secret to doing more good is to do more of what you love. Here are some tips to help you use your unique talents and skillsets to have fun while you’re giving back.
Nevertheless, She Persisted
As a medical doctor, photographer, mother, world traveler and FAA Certified Drone Pilot, Claire Johnson has many impressive attributes. Intelligence. Persistence. Determination. But her greatest characteristic might be this: staying open to the possibilities.
Find your Fabulosity with Sheryl Kurland
Certified domestic violence advocate Sheryl Kurland had the skills she needed to help the women take steps to move forward in their lives. Still, using advice from her mother, she found a way to do even more.
Vivian Stancil: Do Not Fear What is in Your Heart.
Vivian Stancil, once a morbidly obese woman with an intense fear of the water is now a healthy, city official who runs two non-profits.
Colleen Gonzalez: Help Yourself By Helping Others
When Colleen Gonzales found her childrens’ school programs were lacking, she got to work and found her own fulfillment along the way.
Stephanie Bowman Has One (Big) Heart
Through her organization One Heart for Women and Children, Stephanie Bowman is on a mission to make sure no woman is ever stranded without resources.
John Rivers is Feeding the Need
John Rivers with a mission and a ministry, both driven by a passion for barbecue and for helping others. Find out how his non-profit Feed the Need is bringing meals to communities that need it most.