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Does the Loneliness Epidemic Really Exist? – Dr. Claude S. Fischer (POY 63)

Heard of the loneliness epidemic? It’s not what it seems. Sociologist Dr. Claude S. Fischer describes our long history of loneliness scares.

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How to Pick a Lane As a Helper—And Stay In It – Laura Hale 2 (POY 62)

How do you decide where to get involved and help the people around you? Laura Hale returns to share her insights.

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What Do We Do Now? How to Be a Better Helper in These Times (POY 10th Anniversary)

Josh Morgan shares an audio essay on his philosophy of helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast.

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Using Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games to Reach Kids – Dr. Megan Connell (POY 60)

Most things humans have created can be used to help others. Dr. Megan Connell uses role-playing games to help kids learn about themselves.

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Temple of the Forgotten: A Street Chaplain’s Network of Kindness – Rev. Charlotte Cramer (POY 59)

Those experiencing homelessness are too often forgotten about. Rev. Charlotte Cramer works to meet them where they are and unite us with them.

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What’s Your Grief?: Grief Support for the Rest of Us – Litsa Williams (POY 58)

Grief is a constellation of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Litsa Williams co-founded What’s Your Grief? to assist with the process.

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Remembering Damien Haussling from 2021

Damien Haussling escaped homelessness and, thanks to support from others, co-founded the Baltimore Furniture Bank to help people like him.

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Empowering *Everyone* via Disability Studies at CUNY – Dr. Andrew Marcum (POY 57)

People with disabilities have much to offer society. Dr. Andrew Marcum directs Disability Studies at CUNY to help us see their potential.

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How to Throw a Block Party—And Why You Should – Vanessa Elias (POY 56)

Vanessa Elias began throwing block parties in her hometown to bring her community back together. Now she’s teaching others how to do the same.

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Kits to Heart: Bringing Solidarity to Those Affected by Cancer – Sonia Su (POY 55)

Sonia Su received a cancer diagnosis at a young age—and a care kit that changed her life. Now her mission is to help other cancer patients.