Make an Impact

Making a difference starts with small, purposeful acts of generosity and selflessness. Here we share stories about how others are making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. From promoting awareness of and tackling societal problems and injustice to fostering healing and inclusion, our community is striving to make an impact in the world around us.

Transform

Watch why Kathleen McConahay has the passion for flag restoration.

Restoring Beauty to American Flags

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Watch how Cafe Ohlone preserves and celebrates the language, meals, and practices of the Muwekma Ohlone people.

This Café is Preserving and Celebrating Native Culture

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Watch how this all-female mariachi band is breaking the mold in a male-dominated arena.

All-Female Mariachi Band Breaks the Mold

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Heal

Watch how these individuals find healing through kintsugi art.

Women Find Healing Through Kintsugi Workshop

Read this reflective narrative about failing at work.

I Failed, and I Failed Hard

Watch how this poet is fighting injustice with creativity.

This Poet is Fighting Injustice with Creativity

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Find out five ways to give back to the community during the pandemic.

Give Back During this Crisis Using Your Time and Talent

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Learn how to become an informed voter by following this author's tips.

How to Take a Thoughtful Approach to Voting

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Read about the first, and often forgotten, step for how to help the poor and vulnerable.

What We Too Often Forget About Helping People in Need

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Revamp your career options by following these tips for how to update your resume.

How to Update Your Resume for the Pandemic Job Market

Watch how these individuals find healing through kintsugi art.

Women Find Healing Through Kintsugi Workshop

Reflect while reading these Catholic prayers for forgiveness.

Prayers for When You Need Forgiveness

Find out who Sister Helen Prejean is and what we can learn from her here.

Meet the Nun Fighting to Abolish the Death Penalty

Watch why Kathleen McConahay has the passion for flag restoration.

Restoring Beauty to American Flags

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‘I Believe in God, But Not Religion’

Listen to these songs that remind us of the journey of St. Thomas the Apostle.

St. Thomas the Apostle Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read this reflective narrative about failing at work.

I Failed, and I Failed Hard

Spend a little less by following these six ways for how to cut expenses from your day-to-day life.

Need to Save Money? Re-evaluate These Household Costs

Read this author's guidelines for a better relationship between social media and mental health.

3 Guidelines I Use to Stay Sane on Social Media