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Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

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Kate Strong is one of those big-hearted people who will always find a way to help others—the question is, how will she make a difference? And what more can she do? Years ago, she partnered with Timpview High School to organize a Sub for Santa event. For nine years, she organized fundraising and toy shopping.  Later, she created the nonprofit Going Beyond Borders to … [Read more...] about Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

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The greatest tool needed to create the life you want is already inside of you—it is the power of your thoughts. You've likely heard the saying, “As you think, so shall you become.” It is both true and empowering. You have the power to decide how it works for you, or if it will work against you. Our thoughts are perhaps one of the only things we actually have control of in this … [Read more...] about 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

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Leslie Zimmerman is an army vet who is hard to miss. She’s a woman. She’s a redhead. And she’s fierce. And even after experiencing horrific events during the Iraq War, she not only faces the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder head on, she is helping others along the way. Joining the Army Leslie Zimmerman joined the U.S. Army after high school, following in the … [Read more...] about Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

Thanksgiving Heroes: Delivering Dinner to Families in Need

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In a season when so many people focus on their blessings, it is sometimes easy to forget those who are not as fortunate. For every family who can afford to travel to be together around a sumptuous feast, there are many others for whom this is only wishful thinking. Though it is easy to feel sorry for those in this boat, it is much harder to know how to help. Enter Rob Adams and … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Heroes: Delivering Dinner to Families in Need