Acts of Impact

Today we interview Tonya Sandis, Founder of Free2Luv, about their work helping our youth. We’ll discuss mental health, bullying, and self-love, how these topics uniquely affect our youth and those in the LGBTQ community, and the work Free2Luv does to empower confidence and self-expression.  To support Free2Luv and discover more ways to help, visit:  https://free2luv.org/ To learn more about the sh...

Today we interview Louise Vetter, President and CEO of Huntington's Disease Society of America, about the work they do for those impacted by Huntington’s Disease. We’ll discuss the complex symptoms and unique challenges surrounding this disease, the ways in which HDSA helps patients, their families, and caregivers, and the research grants and legislation HDSA is supporting to bring progress a...

Today we interview Paolo Mutia, Food and Agriculture Campaigner for Friends of the Earth, about his team's work fighting the sale of toxic pesticides. We’ll discuss the challenges facing pollinators such as bees and birds, the dangerous chemicals in commonly sold products that are to blame, and how we as consumers can make more environmentally-friendly decisions.  To support Friends of The Ea...

Today we interview Chelas Montanye, Co-Founder and Creative Art Director for Art of Recycle, about their unique community center. We’ll talk about their free community arts activities, the unique ways they help teachers, and how they creatively repurpose resources that are destined for the landfill.  To support Art of Recycle and discover more ways to help, visit:  https://artofrecycle.org/ To lea...

Today we interview Kate Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Fistula Foundation, about their work treating obstetric fistula, a life-altering condition that can occur during childbirth. We’ll talk about what this condition is, the barriers to treatment for affected women, and the ways Fistula Foundation maximizes donations to provide the life-changing surgeries that are needed to help.  To support Fi...

Today we interview Carolyn Ashworth, Executive Director of The Pollination Project, about the $1000 seed-funding grants they give out daily to drive social change. We’ll talk about the benefits of microgrants vs. traditional social funding, hear stories of grassroots change from the Philippines, Ghana, and Ukraine, and explore a new philosophy of giving called ‘Heartivism’. To support The Pollinat...

Today we interview Dr. Michelle Christie, Founder and Executive Director of No Limits for Deaf Children, about their work teaching, promoting, and advocating for the deaf community. We’ll talk about the challenges that children with hearing loss experience,  the education and work that No Limits does to build confidence and life skills for deaf students, and the success stories they’ve seen with t...

Today we interview Austin Hill, Guest Relations Manager of Wild Animal Sanctuary, about their work rescuing neglected and captive wild animals. We’ll talk about the captive wildlife crisis and how public attitudes have changed over time, discuss the habitats and successful programs they have in place to help, and explore what we can do to ensure that wild animals can live natural and improved live...

Today we interview Dr. Danielle Moss, Chief Executive Officer of Oliver Scholars, about their work preparing high-achieving Black and Latinx students for future success. We’ll talk about the societal challenges and obstacles facing these students (both in their initial education and professional careers) and the skills and development being taught in Oliver Scholars programs to address them. To su...

Today we interview Rob Schware, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Give Back Yoga, about bringing the benefits of yoga to all who want to practice. We’ll talk about how Give Back Yoga is breaking stereotypes on who can access yoga, hear testimonials from those who participate, consider changes in perception over time and more. To support Give Back Yoga and discover more ways to help, visit:  htt...

Today we interview John Barry, Executive Director of Rollin' From the Heart, about their work promoting a more active lifestyle and encouraging positive choices for disadvantaged youth. We’ll talk about the inspiration behind Rollin’ From The Heart, how their after-school skate camps teach confidence, teamwork, and resilience to the children that participate, and a few of the success stories...

Today we interview Claudia Wheeler, Founder and Executive Director of SALT Foundation,  about the problems of food scarcity and food waste. We’ll talk about the partnerships they’ve developed with supermarkets to rescue food, how Claudia and her team helped during the Covid-19 Outbreak, and the ways in which SALT Foundation fills hunger gaps in the community with drive-thru food pickups, community...

Today we interview P.K. Beville, Founder and CEO Emeritus of Second Wind Dreams, about changing the perception of aging. We’ll talk about how they make dreams come true for those in elderly care, how their Virtual Dementia tour improves caregivers' understanding of dementia,  and how their Gifts of Light bring compassion during the holidays.  To support Second Wind Dreams and discover more wa...

Today we interview Kim Meyer and Lucia Summers about Austin Guinea Pig Rescue and their successful efforts to save, care for, and rehome over 1300 animals to date. We’ll talk about things you may not know about guinea pigs, as well as a few important things to consider before getting one as a pet, and some of the interesting stories Kim and Lucia have encountered along the way. To support Austin G...

Today we interview Jason Parker, Founder of Gunnar's Wheels, about the wheelchairs, carts, and mobility options they provide to pets in need. We’ll talk about Jason’s dog Gunnar, how Gunnar’s Wheels got started, how technology such as GoFundMe played a role in their growth, and all of the animals they’ve provided help for along the way.  To support Gunnar's Wheels, visit their GoFundMe a...

Today we interview Sharron Rush, Executive Director of Knowbility,  about creating an accessible and inclusive digital world. We’ll talk about the importance of digital accessibility in the modern age, the ways a website can become more inclusive, and the Knowbility programs promoting accessibility through contests, conferences, consulting, and more. To support Knowbility and discover more ways to...

Today we interview Terri Stringer, Assistant Executive Director of Patriot PAWS, about the service dogs they provide for our veterans. We’ll talk about the physical and emotional support these dogs provide, the ways in which Patriot Paws partners with Texas Prisons to provide service dog training, and how each dog chooses the veterans they are paired with on graduation day.  To support Patriot PAW...

Today we interview Travis Eriksen, Executive Director of Child's Play about the video games, technology, and education they provide to serve children in healthcare facilities. We’ll talk about how Child’s Play was able to turn around negative bias towards gaming in the media, the ways in which Child’s play provides equipment to facilities and assistance to Child’s Life staff members, and the...

Today we interview Kareece Sacco, Executive Director of Well Aware, about the water crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. We'll hear why previous attempts to solve this problem have failed to last, how a state-of-the-art mobile app is putting ownership in the hands of African communities, and how Well Aware maintains a 100% success rate in providing clean, sustainable water to this region.  To suppor...