Rachel Joy Chavez is 21 years old and was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She had the opportunity to go on her first mission trip in the summer of 2019. During this summer, she served as a 6-week intern on the Northern coast of the Dominican Republic with Kids Alive International. Kids Alive International…
In March, Tasha will be leaving for five months and going to YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in Orlando, FL! For the first three months, she will be training and taking classes on the YWAM campus. The last two months of her journey will be spent Tasha doing outreach in either the Caribbean, South Africa,…
Laurel Gourrier and Danielle Jackson are co-creators and hosts of the Birth Stories in Color Podcast, a platform and community for families of color to share their birthing experiences. It is a space that specifically celebrates, mourns with, and supports people of color and their transformation through birth. They emphasize the role of storytelling as…
Megan Klenkle became chronically ill in 2011, and has been living with numerous illnesses ever since. During that time, reading has been a lifeline for her. It has allowed her a break from the fear that filled her reality. It’s been a comfort in dark times and gave her a way to continue living out…
In 2016, Brutus was a stray American Bully found with three gunshot wounds to the head. He was rescued by Second Chance Rescue NYC who funded his life-saving surgery and rehabilitation. He spent 6 months in foster care, where he recuperated from heartworm and malnutrition, in addition to his wounds. Without this rescue and their…
Ian Stearns started A Production Company because he believes in something different. He says that “for too long producers have lowered the bottom line onto the shoulders of artists.” He believes that a fair wage is central to giving artists the opportunity to succeed and create the next movement in American art. “I want more…
Katie is a 25-year-old who has had the dream of moving to Honduras since she went on her first mission trip in 2013. She didn’t really know when or why, but she felt like it was something she was called to do. She saw a future there. Now, her dream has turned into a reality!…
Raquel and her husband TJ have been married for 5 years now. They knew from the start of their relationship that they were going to have a beautiful life together! They were confident in the support from their loving extended family, some incredible friendships, their furry friend Bear, and the intense strength derived from their…
Drake White, a rising country singer/songwriter, is a very down-to-earth performer. He is always talking with his fans and holding intimate meet and greets, and creating tons of friendships along the way. Drake has a very tight-knit fan club called Firestarters, filled with amazing people from all over the United States and Europe. They often…
At the age of 14 months on July 9th, 2019, Kyler was brought in to the local ER with a bulge on his right abdomen. After X-rays and ultrasounds, his family was given the worst news – Kyler was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that develops in the sympathetic nervous…
Trevor Grimes created an online store of shirts on Bonfire to show off his creativity and branding expertise, and to celebrate brunch, because brunch is worth celebrating, especially when it’s bottomless. But Trevor’s store isn’t limited to our favorite weekend meal. He also designed this lovely Explore shirt. Proceeds from the shirts Trevor creates help…
Jon and his wife recently brought their first child into the world, and continuously think about how they want their daughter to enjoy the parks, wilderness, and nature for years to come. When the government shutdown in 2018, there were multiple reports of mistreatment of our National & State Parks. This brought upon the slogan:…
