15 Things You Can Do to Help Others During the Covid-19 Outbreak
During this incredibly difficult time, it’s easy to focus on all of the darkness, pain and suffering going on around the world and within our own communities. But, amidst all of this, there are heroes. Look for the heroes, support the heroes, and be the heroes. Here are 15 Things You Can Do to Help Others During the Covid-19 Outbreak.
Episode 62: Jessica’s Story: Supporting The Siblings of Individuals with Mental Health and/or Developmental or Cognitive Differences
18-year-old Jessica Goldberg is the founder of Sib4Sib, an organization that supports the siblings of individuals with mental health and/or developmental or cognitive differences by providing support groups, advocacy services, networking, social outings, and so much more for young people between the ages of 6-18.
Jessica joins the 1GR podcast to share her own life story, how Sib4Sib came to be and more about the work that they’re doing to support young people, and so much more.
Episode 41: Susan’s Story: Building Community and Love Around Children in the Foster Care System
Susan Ramirez, founder of Austin Angels – an organization that walks alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers – joins the 1 Girl Revolution podcast to share her story, the story of how Austin Angels came to be and the beautiful work that they do, and so much more.
Episode 39: Edee’s Story: From Addiction to Recovery to Helping and Housing Survivors of Human Trafficking
Edee Franklin is a survivor of addiction and after she found freedom and recovery, she opened a safe house for survivors of human trafficking. Sanctum House is a sanctuary for survivors of human trafficking and provides housing, therapy, job and education opportunities, and so much more.
Episode 29: Kristen’s Story: Animal Rescue, Loving Animals, and Cruelty-Free Living
Kristen Gerali, founder of Alive Rescue, an Animal Rescue that protects the lives and the welfare of animals – joins the 1 Girl Revolution podcast to share her life story, her passion for protecting animals, her work with Alive Rescue, and her dedication to cruelty-free living.
Bassie’s Story: Building Friendships, Serving People with Disabilities, and Finding Purpose
Bassie Shemtov is the co-founder of Friendship Circle, which builds friendships between teenagers and people with disabilities, builds community, and provides people with special needs and their families with recreational, social, educational and vocational programming, and more.
Evelyn’s Story: From Losing a Child to Helping Other Mothers
Evelyn lost her sixth child, Paul, after he lived for only 41 minutes. She knows the heartbreak of loss, but also the power of every life. So she decided to turn her heartbreak into something beautiful and opened a maternity home for women in need.