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.
All Volunteering Stories
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.
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Allan Luks
When you make a difference in your community — do you experience a “helper’s high?” Meet Allan Luks, the man who coined the phrase and is considered one of the world’s top experts in volunteering.
The Power of a Simple Idea
Everyone is quick to throw the word “hero” around, but when you meet someone like Laura Pita, you remember what the word is all about. Find out how the double whammy of her mother’s and son’s cancer diagnoses inspired her to make a difference.
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.
Joe R. Lee and the Gospel of Good
With the daily news filled with stories of unethical businessmen and out-of-control corporate greed, we’re happy to shine the light on a Fortune 500 company and a retired CEO who are proving that giving back is the best way to move forward.
Elissa Montanti’s Mission: Providing Medical Care to Children
Fifteen years ago, Elissa Montanti read a letter from a child that changed her life forever. Find out how that moment inspired her to launch a charity that’s changing the lives of children around the world.
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.
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Carolyn Blashek
She tried to enlist after the military after 9/11, but recruiters told the 46-year-old she was too old. So she just found a new way to make a difference, launching the largest military support organization in history.
Betty Tisdale
She’s spent 35 years helping and loving the orphans of the world, and she’s not doing it from a distance — she moves to disaster-stricken areas to provide as much help as possible.