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A Touching Moment for The Plural of You in 2016

I had many great moments in 2016, but I’m humbled to have helped one listener bring Christmas Tree Santas to Austin, Texas.

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Feeding Homeless New Orleaneans with Slow Cookers – Aaron Taylor & Rosie Nolan (POY 35)

Aaron Taylor and Rosie Nolan co-founded Crescent City CrockPot in New Orleans to slow-cook meals for those who are homeless. Here’s why it matters to them.

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How We Can Overcome Our Fears of the Future – Yisroel Roll (POY 34)

Yisroel Roll is a psychotherapist and rabbi from Baltimore. He’s helped hundreds of people overcome fear, anxiety, and depression to find their true selves.

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54 Best Subreddits for Good News

Tough week? If the news lately has you down, this list of 54 subreddits can balance your outlook on world events.

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Healing the “Sickness of Our Secrets” – Cheri Speelman (POY 33)

Cheri Speelman leads The AIDS Outreach Project near Seattle, helping those at risk for drug-related afflictions. Here she shares her compassionate outlook.

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Violence In Cities Like Baltimore Can Be Stopped – Anthony Barksdale (POY 32)

Anthony Barksdale is a retired commissioner from the Baltimore Police Department. He believes violence can be solved, and he’s committed to see that happen.

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ELGL: Networking Us with Our Local Governments – Kirsten Wyatt (POY 30)

Kirsten Wyatt co-founded ELGL to bring government employees together and to inspire confidence in local government. Listen as she shares what motivates her.

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[2023 UPDATE] findhelp.org: The Social Safety Net Search Engine – Selina Sosa (POY 29)

Selina Sosa directed Community Outreach at findhelp.org, the Texas B Corp offering a search engine for social services. Listen as she shares their mission.

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Politeness Points: A Mini-Movement to Award Polite People – Bill Durkin (POY 28)

Bill Durkin gives cards, or Politeness Points, to thank polite train riders in Boston. He and Josh talk about how this simple idea can spread empathy.

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Touch Awareness & Sculptures of Hugs – Bonnie Kemske (POY 27)

Bonnie Kemske creates sculptures mimicking hugs using touch research. Her goal is to raise awareness of the benefits of touch and bring people together.