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

Read this reflective narrative about how to find your self worth after feeling like you have failed.

I Got the Degree, but Not the Life That Was Promised With It

Article / Transform

Read this reflective narrative about slowing down in life.

A Tiny Lesson on Living Simply

Article / Transform

Learning to live with unwanted household pests can make your skin crawl, but take this author's advice.

Learning to Live With Unwanted Intruders

Article / Transform

Heal

Struggling with medical trauma is difficult. This author provides a possible answer to dealing with it.

Struggling With Medical Trauma? Love is the Answer

Learn what "get back on the horse" means to this author — both literally and figuratively.

Why You Should Get Back on the Horse

Watch how this farmer answers the question, "What are goats good for?"

These Goats Have a Super Power

Volunteer

Wondering how to adopt a shelter pet? This shelter volunteer and Dog-mom suggests these tips for bringing home your first shelter pet.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Adopting a Shelter Animal

Article / Volunteer

Show compassion by learning these four new ways for how to help immigrants here.

4 Ways You Can Support the Immigrant Community

Article / Volunteer

Watch and meet the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

Sister Connie’s Groceries

Video / Volunteer

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Learn how emotional maturity can help you grow and how prioritizing it can show real success.

How Emotional Maturity Can Help You Grow

Listen to the second episode of Don't Say Adulting on how to buy a car.

How Do You Buy a Used Car?

Thinking about quitting your job? Read this ex-WSJ reporter's interview on why he left his dream job.

Why This Ex-Wall Street Journal Reporter Left His Dream Job

Check out things to do in Krakow by following Grotto's travel guide here.

Grotto’s Travel Guide to Kraków

Struggling with medical trauma is difficult. This author provides a possible answer to dealing with it.

Struggling With Medical Trauma? Love is the Answer

Watch how this stand up comedian is talking about mental health during his show, specifically his own mental health struggles.

The Compassion Behind Comedy

Follow these seven habits if you want to take charge of your life.

7 Habits to Help You Take Charge of Your Life

Read this reflective narrative about how to find your self worth after feeling like you have failed.

I Got the Degree, but Not the Life That Was Promised With It

Do these 3 things to find your calling.

3 Things to Do to Help You Find Your Calling

Learn the importance of mentorship by reading this interviewee's experiences on being mentored and being a mentor to students.

Why We Could All Use a Mentor