True Stories of Good People

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Jen Wickens: Equal Access Learning Apr 22, 2020

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Jen Wickens is the founder of Impact Public Schools, an organization that works to close the opportunity gap for diverse communities across Washington state. When all schools were officially closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jen knew that not all of the families she works with would have access to things like computers or even wifi -- so she set out to do something about it.

Heather Cook: Supporting Durham's Artists Apr 22, 2020

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The artist community in Durham, North Carolina is something special. From their rich history to the deeply supportive nature of the community, looking out for one another is nothing new. So, when Heather Cook saw the COVID-19 pandemic start to affect her fellow community members in extreme ways, she knew she had to do something -- and the result is truly mind blowing.

Diane Villiavieja and Rachel Mitrani: Koalas of NYC Apr 17, 2020

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In fall of 2019, devastating bushfires broke out in Australia and continued to rage for months, making it the worst fires in the continent's history. Over 1 billion Australian wildlife perished in the fires, and our collective hearts broke around the world watching this terrible event unfold. Sometime in January of the following year, plush koalas started popping up in New York City, hugging signs, or metal poles. A note was attached to each one, sending passerby to a GoFundMe campaign. People were intrigued, but where were they coming from? Stick around for today's interview to find out.

Nick Fiorito: Kindness News Network Apr 10, 2020

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You might remember brothers Mike & Nick Fiorito from an earlier episode of our podcast where we introduced you to their incredible grassroots nonprofit organization, Blankets of Hope where they distribute warm blankets and notes of encouragement to people experiencing homelessness all over the country. Or from when they hosted the GoFundMe Heroes Celebration in San Francisco last november! Well, in true fashion, they haven't stopped spreading kindness in the world and have launched an incredibly inspiring project that is something we all need, especially right now.

Justin & Sheri Sather: For the Love of Frogs Apr 03, 2020

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Nine year old Justin has loved frogs for as long as he can remember. So when he learned that nearly one-third of the earth's frog species are in danger of extinction, he sprung into action and began raising money for his long-legged friends. But frogs were just the beginning. Now, Justin has become interested in recycling and has set his sights on turning the planet's plastic trash into treasures.

Linsdey Barrow & Randy Thompson: Save 'The Ruby LA' Mar 27, 2020

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The Ruby LA is an intersectional feminist comedy theater & school in Los Angeles, California, whose purpose is to lift up marginalized voices. They work to provide a space not only where diverse voices can shine, but where community can grow and thrive. Last summer, founder Lindsey Barrow got word that their beloved theater was going to be demolished to make room for condos -- in 3 months! They would not only have to scramble to find a new space, but come up with the funds to make the move. In the coming weeks, Lindsey and her dedicated team would come to find out just how supportive their incredible community really is.

Jeff Lew: Compassion Amidst COVID-19 Mar 18, 2020

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Jeff Lew is just a regular dad from Seattle -- except he's not. After discovering a widespread crisis called "lunch debt" in 2017, Jeff jumped into action and not only helped thousands of struggling families in his home state of Washington, but also sparked a nationwide trend of more people getting involved. Now, Jeff is at it again. As he watched the cases of coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, rise across the world and eventually in his own city of Seattle, he knew he had to act. The incredible response has shown Jeff, yet again, that when asked to help, people will answer the call.

Mary Davis and Matthew Bennett: Worthy of Love Mar 13, 2020

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A few years ago, Mary Davis and her husband Ari suffered the loss of their first baby to a miscarriage. To help them both process, Mary and Ari decided to give back to people in need by volunteering on Skid Row. They were surprised to see so many children living in homelessness there and it broke their hearts. Mary had an idea -- since they weren't able to give their own child a birthday party, maybe they could throw one for these children. With the help of a local outreach organization, they not only made a birthday party happen, but they've thrown one every single month since.

Chelsea VonChaz: #HappyPeriod Mar 05, 2020

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In 2015, Chelsea VonChaz was out in town with her mother when the two witnessed something that broke their hearts -- they saw a homeless woman crossing the street while wearing blood stained undergarments. After some research, Chelsea learned that pads and tampons are rarely donated items and are not even required to be included in any shelter's operations budget. Chelsea and her mom knew they wanted to help so they gathered some friends and got to work -- and hashtag Happy Period was born.

Ahmed Alwan: Spreading Joy Through TikTok Feb 28, 2020

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You may have seen a viral video going around recently filmed from inside a New York deli & grocery store, also known as a bodega. The person behind the camera asks an unsuspecting customer a simple math question, and if they get it right, they have 5 seconds to pick up whatever they want from the store for free. What started out as a series of fun social media videos has turned into a national story with a simple but heartwarming message: kindness can go a long way.

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