Even though Liz McCartney lived a 1,000 miles away in Washington, she was haunted by images of the Hurricane Katrina’s destruction and the stories of the people who had survived the ordeal; facing still another as they tried to piece their lives back together. So, in February 2006, she and her boyfriend, Zack Rosenburg, went to New Orleans to volunteer.



The experience was so life changing! It was so life changing that they quit their… Continue

It is 5:30am and while most of those across Philly were still sleeping, Anne Mahlum was out for her daily jog. Her route routinely took her past homeless shelters where the men would cheer her one. One day, however, the morning light in the sky was not the only thing that dawned upon her. Realization of the plight of these homeless men did too. Stopping dead in her tracks, according to her own comments, Anne knew she could make a difference, and… Continue

Susan Jacobs is no Oprah Winfrey, but she too is giving cars away. Here is her story, as told by CNN...



Since 2003, Wheels of Success has refurbished 280 donated cars for low-income individuals and families and helped another 280 clients with vehicle-related services.



"Receiving ... the car is more than just the car," said Jacobs. "People literally see how it's going to change their life" by knocking down an obstacle… Continue

Maria Ruiz was featured on CNN Heroes for her work to feed the children in Juarez, Mexico. Here is the story as it was published there.



El Paso native Maria Ruiz knows firsthand how different life can be a mere 30-minute drive south of her Texas home.

The sight of families living in homes made of wooden pallets pushed Maria Ruiz into action.



The sight of families living in homes made of wooden pallets pushed… Continue