True Stories of Good People

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Sergio Cordova: Support for Asylum Seekers Dec 10, 2019

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Sergio lives in Brownsville, Texas, which is right on the Mexico border. Asylum seekers arrive daily but are simply dropped off at a bus station with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Many of them also need critical services, such as legal support, help finding family members, etc. The amount of need weighed heavy on Sergio and his friends' hearts, and so they decided to help.

Kofi Thomas: The Good Life Garden Dec 04, 2019

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In 2017, Kofi Thomas came across a long-forgotten garden in Bushwick, Brooklyn that had fallen into serious disrepair. Where most people would have seen nothing but an eyesore, Kofi saw the possibility of something amazing: a beautiful public garden that could nourish communities in need while also bringing them together. Since opening to the public, the Good Life Garden has produced more than just vegetables—it has cultivated a sense of community that spans generations.

Lisa Peyton-Caire: The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Nov 27, 2019

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Thirteen years ago, Lisa's mother died at the age of 64 from congestive heart failure in a tiny hospital room in Richmond, Virginia. Her mother's death reflected a disturbing and persistent trend in communities across the United States – that black women die every day at alarming and disproportionate rate, and at far younger ages than their peers from largely preventable illnesses. This tragic and personal loss made Lisa notice that not a lot was being done to address this terrible trend — so she did something about it herself.

Charlie Hyatt: Making a House a Home for Veterans Nov 21, 2019

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A few years ago, Charlie Hyatt went to her local VFW to volunteer and spend time with some of the veterans there and she learned of a heartbreaking issue: even after homeless veterans transitioned to permanent housing, they often didn't have a single thing to their names, not even a pillow to lay their head on. This broke Charlie's heart and she felt called to help -- and Help for Heroes was born.

GoFundMe Heroes Celebration Roundtable Nov 20, 2019

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On November 14th, the first annual GoFundMe Heroes Celebration took place in San Francisco, California, where we honored 5 community-nominated change-makers in front of a live audience. On today's episode, you'll meet each Hero briefly and hear a bit about their stories and their excitement about the event -- hours before it happened!

Asha Curran, Giving Tuesday CEO: The Power of Giving Nov 14, 2019

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Asha Curran is the CEO of Giving Tuesday. TSGP host Kelsea Little sits down with her to talk about the power of giving and kindness, Asha's inspiring career, and some of the ways everyone can get involved in Giving Tuesday this year.

Brigid Bonner & Tomo Riley: The Power of Sharing Nov 07, 2019

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November is National Family Caregivers Month - caregivers are some of the hardest working people on the planet and they rarely get the credit they deserve. They not only care for their loved ones during incredibly difficult times, but they also carry the responsibility of keeping family & friends informed of any new updates or important information throughout their loved one's medical journey. On today's episode, I have the great honor of speaking with someone who knows first hand just how incredible caregivers really are, as well as a guest from an amazing organization that makes life easier all around on families going through tough times.

Sir Darius and Joy Brown: Bowties for Shelter Dogs Oct 31, 2019

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In 2017,10-year-old Sir Darius Brown was following the news of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and was especially heartbroken to see all of the displaced animals. This led him to do a little bit of research, and when he learned that not all animals get adopted from shelters, he knew he wanted to do something to help. With the guidance of his artistically talented sister, Sir Darius came up with an idea that has not only helped hundreds of animals find forever homes, but has even caught the attention of Barack Obama.

Obocho & Sasha Peters: Giving Back in Brooklyn Oct 24, 2019

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When Obocho's mom told him they couldn't afford to buy new toys, he decided to find a solution—not only for himself but for other kids in his community whose families were struggling to make ends meet. Over the course of a year, 10-year-old Obocho Peters started selling his gently used toys and clothing as a way to help families in his Brooklyn community. Now, he has big plans to take his online store to a permanent location, helping his community in more ways than one.

Tommy Maher: The Honor Network Oct 17, 2019

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Ever since Tommy Maher was a first responder during 9/11, he was deeply affected not only by the extreme tragedy of that day, but also by the incredible kindness and community that was formed in the days after as everyone came together to rebuild. Years later, after the Route 91 shooting, Tommy found himself feeling called to honor the victims in some way - he came up with an idea that would end up taking him all over the world, where he found that kindness and hope prevail, even in the darkest of times.

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