Jessica McClard Creates Little Free Pantry to Give Back and Unite the Community
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
The mother of two has introduced a simple way to bring her community together to help others.
Helping others
When Disaster Struck, Volunteers of America Found an Innovative Way to Help
By Evan Miller3 min read
Catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge left residents looking for answers, so VOA met them in the library
Eric Motley on the Blessings of Growing Up in a Small Town
Listen as Eric Motley, executive vice-president of the Aspen Institute, shares how his life and career were impacted by the support, encouragement and guidance of the people of his hometown, Madison Park, Alabama.
What a Hospice Chaplain Learned About Life from Her Patients
By Ansley Roan8 min read
Kerry Egan, a hospice chaplain, discovered that listening to the stories of those near death offered her new insights into how to live, and challenged stereotypes about the dying. In her book, “On Living,” the dying aren’t saints and sages, dispensing advice from under a halo.
Guideposts Classics: Denzel Washington, Inspired to Be Great
By Denzel Washington8 min read
In this story from January 2007, two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington discusses the vital role parents, teachers, coaches and role models played in his life.
How a Driven Surgeon Found a New Passion
By Sherry Colgin8 min read
An active, athletic doctor thought her life was over when heart trouble forced her to give up her practice—but an inspiring new chapter was about to begin.
Bill Gates Invests $100 Million to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
The well-known humanitarian wants to support the battle against the disease.
When God Closes the Loop
By John Huddle4 min read
John Huddle was an answered prayer by sponsoring a young girl named Anita from Kenya. He felt like God was connecting him to her father and the child. God has given him and everyone else the opportunity to make an impact on those who are in poverty and facing hard times.
The Florida Project Is Giving a Voice to the Homeless
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
The film is partnering with organizations like Community First! to bring attention to a growing crisis.
Debbie Macomber: Nudges from God
Best-selling author Debbie Macomber says God gives her a push in situations where she can help others.
Rodney Smith Jr. on Making a Difference One Lawn at a Time
Rodney Smith Jr. uses his lawn care service to help seniors, the disabled, single mothers and veterans, while also mentoring young men and women about the importance of service to others.
Coming Together for Common Good
By Pablo Diaz1 min read
Why it’s so important to help each other in a time of crisis.
