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Solutions to America’s biggest problems are emerging all around us. See the inspiring leaders behind them, and how their bottom-up approaches are transforming people’s lives.

Strong & Safe Communities

Communities are springboards to success and safety nets for those who fall on hard times — because those who are closest to a problem are often best able to solve it. 

 Scott Strode built an active sober community in recovery. Anyone can be a changemaker, even if they don’t look like it right now

What if, instead of seeing addiction, we saw people grappling with unseen trauma and shame?

 A female teacher in a blue top instructing a group of four young students in a colorful classroom setting Want to empower your beneficiaries? Try giving them power.

The social sector is missing out on critical feedback. Here’s how one nonprofit is closing that gap.

 Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills in a training session at the Adaptive Training Foundation. A veteran lost his limbs - a trainer's 'aha' moment got him back on track

A chance encounter sparked the inspiration for a gym that helps people recognize their inner strength.

 A collage of a hand on a shoulder These founders reveal the secret sauce of their nonprofit work

A healthy relationship is the most powerful thing in the world.

 A woman being hugged and comforted Why I was all in on this new approach to healing sexual abuse trauma

Could community be the solution? I decided to find out. 

 First step staffing hero image man with a purple shirt and beard Going from homelessness to employment — in 72 hours or less

Getting a job can be hard. It’s even harder when you’re homeless.

 A woman looking at several pill bottles in a medicine cabinet Addiction is America’s top killer. Here’s how we can change that

How people in recovery are harnessing their inherent dignity and strength to design a new life.

 Simone Biles celebrates after winning How Simone Biles uses her influence to help children in need

The Olympic star's experience in foster care inspired her to help under-resourced children find mentors

 a collage featuring two photos of athletes with prosthetics training Why did MrBeast visit this unique Dallas gym?

Bench-pressing with one arm is challenging but not impossible at this gym. 

 Marcus king is a grammy award winning singer creating sober friendly space in the music industry Marcus King shows how community empowers people to fight addiction

This Grammy nominee is encouraging those in recovery to tap into their resilience.

Imagery of an american flag collage with black and white photo of hands Meet 13 organizations redefining change in America

These Catalysts are challenging the status quo and helping communities thrive.

 A photo collage featuring athletes who have trained at ATF How 3 athletes overcame trauma to become world-class – at this gym

ATF helps people who’ve lost limbs or experienced trauma reach their full potential.
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