Episode 19: Candice’s Story: Housing the Homeless During the Polar Vortex

Candice Payne

Candice Payne made headlines when she booked hotel rooms for over 100 homeless people in the city of Chicago during the historic polar vortex, with temperatures as low as -20 degrees below zero. Candice is now using her organization Action for a Cause to bring awareness and to help the homeless find housing.

Nancy’s Story: Helping People with Disabilities Find Employment and Purpose

Nancy Albin, Co-founded Los Angeles Habilitation House

Nancy co-founded Los Angeles Habilitation House (LAHH) in 2008 to help people with disabilities find happiness and purpose through work and in their communities. LAHH creates and maintains job opportunities for people with disabilities and helps them to develop, express, and apply their talents and maximize their contribution to the community.

Laura’s Story: Don’t Give Up Without a Fight – Alcoholism

Laura

Laura suffered from alcoholism for many years. According to Laura, it was when she was attacked by a stranger in Seattle that realized if she didn’t fight back, that meant she had nothing worth living for. Following her return from Seattle, Laura decided to face her alcoholism head on and entered rehab. She has been […]

Episode 15: Willa – Fighting Hunger by Feeding Kids Right

Willa Johnson, founder of Feeding Kids Right, Inc.

Willa Johnson is a mother and grandmother who quit her job in 2011 to dedicate her life to feeding hungry children. Willa owns a catering business called The Soul Food Kitchen, which funds her work to feed hundreds of hungry children during holiday breaks and throughout the summer months. Willa joins the 1 Girl Revolution […]

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