A medical discharge from the army was not what Justin Johnson had in mind. His plan was to spend his life serving his country, but life didn’t turn out the way he wanted. Coming home early was devastating. “I never dreamt of leaving the military,” he explains. He had served his country honorably for 14 years with three combat deployments, first in 2003–2004 in Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Operation Combat Boots: Helping Veterans Get Physically and Mentally Fit
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Interweave Solutions: Fighting Poverty by Teaching Self-Reliance
By teaching self-reliance based on key principles of business and community development, the nonprofit Interweave Solutions is combating poverty around the world. Family dinner. Some people dread it and mentally set a timer to see how long it takes Uncle Larry to pass his unsolicited political opinion along with the peas. By dessert, many are warming up the car to … [Read more...] about Interweave Solutions: Fighting Poverty by Teaching Self-Reliance
Wrapping Ukrainian Refugees with Quilts
When Russia declared war on Ukraine in February of 2022, the world watched in despair as Russian troops began invading and Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and country. Many refugees have fled to surrounding countries such as Moldova, Romania, Poland, and countless others throughout Europe.An immeasurable number of countries and people worldwide have shown their … [Read more...] about Wrapping Ukrainian Refugees with Quilts
Clementine Ranch: An Animal Sanctuary of Peace, Love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
“The thing that makes Clementine Ranch so special is the people who volunteer and run this place. As soon as you step foot into it, you can feel [the love that everyone has for the animals],” Kylie Wack, volunteer at the ranch, says. There is truly something special about Clementine Ranch, an animal sanctuary for around 200 different animals including pigs, chickens, cows, … [Read more...] about Clementine Ranch: An Animal Sanctuary of Peace, Love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Delivering Ukrainian Refugees to Safety
When the fighting first erupted in Ukraine, it hit Bonnie Hilton’s heart pretty deeply. That’s because nearly 20 years ago, she and her husband Brett adopted two girls from Ukraine. Their experience forever changed their lives. They have since returned to Ukraine and kept in touch with people there. When war hit, Bonnie yearned to go back—to help the country where her … [Read more...] about Delivering Ukrainian Refugees to Safety
