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AbleGamers: Raising Video Game Accessibility – Steve Spohn (POY 21)

Steve Spohn is the COO of AbleGamers, which helps those with disabilities play video games. He and Josh talk about this incredibly touching mission.

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The Georgia Justice Project: Restorative Justice in the South – Doug Ammar (POY 20)

Doug Ammar directs the Georgia Justice Project, which supports those the criminal justice system harms. He boosts the restorative justice approach to crime.

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[2023 UPDATE] Christmas Tree Santas: Playing Santa with Free Trees – Alex Gramling (POY 19)

Alex Gramling and his friends started giving away Christmas trees after a chance encounter with someone in need. Now he enjoys being a Santa for others.

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[2023 UPDATE] Miracle Messages: Reuniting Families on Social Media – Kevin F. Adler (POY 18)

Kevin F. Adler founded Miracle Messages to record videos with those who are homeless. He then shares them with lost family members to facilitate reunions.

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The ONE Good Deed Fund: Backing Good Deeds in Vermont – Laura Hale (POY 17)

Laura Hale founded the ONE Good Deed Fund, which provides small grants to fund good deeds and build community in Burlington, Vermont.

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Veterinary Social Work Is a Thing in Knoxville – Dr. Elizabeth Strand (POY 16)

Dr. Elizabeth Strand directs one of the only veterinary social work programs, and she’s determined to improve mental health among veterinarians.

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Painting Teal Pumpkins for Food Allergy Awareness – Amanda Painter (POY 15)

Amanda Painter is part of the group behind the Teal Pumpkin Project, a campaign to make Halloween safer for children with food allergies. Here’s her story.

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OptiKey: A Free Typing App for Those with Limited Mobility – Julius Sweetland (POY 14)

Julius Sweetland created OptiKey, a free eye tracking app for those unable to type. Josh also talks with Analy Perez and Kevin Lasher on ways it will help.

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TruckDriversHealth.org: Encouraging Healthy Truck Drivers – Barry Pawelek (POY 13)

Barry Pawelek travels the United States encouraging truck driver health throughout the industry. Here he shares his story and a few tips for drivers.

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The FoolProof Foundation: Financial Literacy for Everyone – Drew Guthrie (POY 12)

Drew Guthrie is the COO at the FoolProof Foundation, which is improving financial literacy in many ways. He is driven by lessons from debt in his own life.