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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. 

 a landscape shot of the Behind Every Door community with a tan border A lifeline Salvation Army closed. Then the community rallied.

This new organization treats its community like clients — and it’s working

 A blue toned collage of Marcus King and his band working out at The Phoenix gym Why Marcus King and The Phoenix share the same solution for recovery

King hit the weights with The Phoenix, an organization that empowers people in recovery through community. 

 A young woman wearing a blue dress and a hijab hugging an older woman with blonde hair How this nonprofit serves people from 89 countries

Festa is a faith-based nonprofit in central Ohio dedicated to helping families break the cycle of poverty through transformative relationships. 

 A photo of a boy looking out into the distance with a snippet of a word document with the words "of child neglect" highlighted in yellow Too many kids end up in foster care unnecessarily. Here’s a solution.

“It’s really scary not knowing where you’re going.”

 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.

 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?

 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
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