In the heart of Seattle, WA, a dedicated community group known as the Friends of Troll’s Knoll is on a mission to preserve the beauty of their local sculpture garden. One of the most well-known sites of Fremont is the Troll that hides under the George Washington Memorial Bridge. The Friends of Trolls’ Knoll protect…
Anna Pillow (she/her) is the Executive Director of The Arts Center in Orange, an organization in Orange, VA that was founded on the belief that everyone should have access to art. From its humble beginnings, The Art Center has grown into a thriving creative hub. It’s a place where artists and community members come together…
Nicholas Haskins (he/him) is a dedicated content creator on a mission to #CrushCancer. Each year, he spearheads Livestream for the Cure – an epic multi-day streaming charity “telethon” that unites content creators and podcasters from across the globe. Together, they showcase their talents, take on exciting challenges, and get involved in all sorts of wacky…
Rachel Greenberg (she/her) is a licensed social worker in DC who’s passionate about working toward a world where all people can thrive with dignity. She’s also the Program Manager for Our Minds Matter – a student-centric nonprofit organization that is committed to empowering and improving the mental health of teenagers. Through their student-led mental health…
The Litter Legion, a 501(c)3 non-profit that organizes community cleanup events in NYC, was founded in June 2020 by Catie Savage (she/her) – aka the Trash Queen of Hell’s Kitchen. What started as a one woman cleanup crew has grown into a thriving volunteer team. The Litter Legion relies solely on community donations to cover…
Melissa Riesgo (she/her) & Elizabeth “Liz” Steuerwald (she/her) are sisters and the CEOs and Founders of Full Circle Therapy and The Full Circle Therapy Foundation. These sisters are on a mission to make mental health services accessible to everyone who needs them – and while they’re at it, they’re also breaking barriers and smashing stigmas….
Rosey Bardot (she/her) aka @retrorosey is a blogger, a digital creator, a vintage fashion enthusiast, and a lover of life’s simple pleasures. She is also the founding member of the Granny Girl Gang. You’re probably wondering what the Granny Girl Gang is all about. Read on to find out! Here is Rosey’s story, written in…
Sanctuary Farm is a nonprofit organization and urban farm in North Philadelphia. Since it was founded in 2017, the folks at Sanctuary Farm have worked to address Philadelphia’s health inequities that result from systemic racial oppression and economic injustice. Together, with the people in their community, they convert abandoned and neglected areas into spaces that…
Mindy Yocum (she/her) is the CEO and Founder of JusticeMobile, a nonprofit organization that provides legal education and resources to people in areas that may not traditionally have access to proactive legal resources. Mindy is committed to making our justice system more efficient, easier to navigate, and less expensive – for everyone, regardless of location…
Sarah Kamaras (she/her) is a New Yorker, a freelance animation producer and illustrator, a filmmaker, a dog lover, and so much more. She’s also a living kidney donor. This past year, Sarah learned just how important living kidney donation can be when she was able to donate her left kidney to someone in need –…
Vance Stacks, Jr. (he/him) is a breast cancer survivor who has dedicated his life to raising awareness about male breast cancer. During his cancer treatment, he noticed a lack of representation and resources that included men – he is now working to change that narrative. He founded the nonprofit, Pink Ain’t Whatcha Think to educate…
White Cane Safety Day, a national observance in the US, is celebrated each year on October 15th. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired, and to acknowledge the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane. Alice Klein (she/her) created merch on…
