Army of Normal Folks

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Daron Babcock: The Urban Farm That’s Cultivating People (Pt 2) Jul 16, 2024

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After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls & cocaine. He found redemption in rehab and eventually dedicated his life to helping others write their redemption stories. Today, Bonton Farms is one of the largest urban farms in the country, but produce is far from its most important fruit.

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Everyone Needs a Yardman Jul 12, 2024

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Like normal people. So said Coach Bill's daughter... and just wait until you hear his response on the latest Shop Talk.

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Susan Ramirez: Foster Families Need Angels Too (Pt 1) Jul 09, 2024

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Susan knew almost nothing about foster care. And when the blinders came off at 27 years old, her whole life completely changed. She started what is now National Angels, whose 19 chapters have volunteers doing life with 3,000 kids experiencing foster care and their foster parents!

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Susan Ramirez: Foster Families Need Angels Too (Pt 2) Jul 09, 2024

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What Are We Going To Do With These Kids? Jul 05, 2024

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For our latest Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares a fascinating perspective about these "ragged kids" coming up.

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Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 1) Jul 02, 2024

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And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make the effort to teach Orrin chess and show him a better path than his gang life.

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Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson: Teaching 100,000 Kids Chess (Pt 2) Jul 02, 2024

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And his goal is 1 million kids. But none of this would’ve happened if a high school teacher didn’t make the effort to teach Orrin chess and show him a better path than his gang life.

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Mike Rowe: Something To Stand For Jun 28, 2024

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At a time when only 38% of Americans are extremely proud of being American, Mike Rowe tells us about the patriotic tour de force that is his new film "Something To Stand For", which is in theaters everywhere. Coach Bill also surprises Mike with the impact that he's had on one of our Army members.

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Jim and Melinda Hollandsworth: When Dropping Off Christmas Presents Felt Yucky (Pt 1) Jun 25, 2024

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When Jim and Melinda brought presents to a low-income family, they felt off and weird that the relationship would stop there. So they kept coming back to their largely immigrant mobile home park and families asked them to help their kids with homework. Today, their accidental nonprofit Path United operates community centers in 7 mobile home parks and serves 600 kids every week!

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Jim and Melinda Hollandsworth: When Dropping Off Christmas Presents Felt Yucky (Pt 2) Jun 25, 2024

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