Lending A Paw: Villagers help 4-Legged Friends
Move forward, give back isn’t just a Growing Bolder slogan, it’s a way of living. It’s something the newly formed…
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Tom “Bull” Hill Honors Firefighters One Step at a Time
Retired firefighter Tom “Bull” Hill was told he would never walk again. But he walked 1,000 miles across Florida and has plans for a 9/11 memorial walk from Boston to New York to honor fallen firefighters.
Nonprofit Founder’s Top Ways You Can Give Back
Stephanie Bowman, founder One Heart for Women and Children shares what she’s learned about making a difference in the lives of others and offers her top 5 ways you can give back to your community.
Wild Horse Rescue Center
Florida is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s a great place for horses? The Sunshine…
Giving Tuesday Offers Perfect Gift of Charitable Deeds
Giving Tuesday isn’t just a commemorative throwaway day. It has meaning. It has purpose. And it speaks to the Growing Bolder brand. Get inspired with ways you can get involved today.
Some Bunny Loves You
Sometimes, all it takes to make a difference is the spark of a good idea. Eleanor Meiner wanted to help her husband, Sam, remember some of the magic of his childhood Easters. Now, they’re brightening the holidays of thousands of sick kids worldwide.
John Wood
Former Microsoft executive John Wood is on a mission to change lives through the power of books. Find out how his program, Room to Read, is making a difference across the world and why he believes you don’t have to be rich to change lives.
Lynn Brooks
More than 20 years ago, Lynn Brooks walked away from a successful career because she had an idea about how she could help boost the image of her beloved New York City. Now, she and her volunteer organization are stronger than ever.
Jeremy Bloom
Jeremy Bloom made his sports dreams come true — he’s a three-time World Champion skiier, two-time Olympian, college football All-American and retired NFL player. And now, he’s making lifelong wishes come true for those 80 and older. Find out why.
After Divorce, Woman Finds Inspiration in Rwanda
Tracy Stone was at rock bottom. She was in the midst of a devastating divorce and struggling to find her way as a single mom. But then she felt herself drawn to the war-torn country of Rwanda and before she knew it, her life had changed forever.
Meet Woman Behind Little Dresses for Africa Charity
One woman’s idea to bring dresses to little girls in Africa blossomed into a major charity that’s now sent more than 120,000 dresses from all 50 states to girls across the world. Find out how someone who couldn’t even sew is clothing children worldwide.
Kevin Salwen
One day, Kevin Salwen’s 14-year-old daughter came to him with a crazy idea — we should sell our big house and donate the money to charity. Know what’s crazier? That’s exactly what the Salwen family did.