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Jesse, the dog who can do useful dog tricks

Being a Caregiver Unlocked His Potential

It sounded like a simple enough arrangement—help out a student with cerebral palsy. Little did he know what was in store over the next few weekends.

Justin McElroy Quote, Helping Others

Putting others first with a cheerful heart isn’t easy, but because of that, even the smallest acts can leave an incalculable impact.

Someone Cares: Chair of Honor

By Patrick J. Hughes1 min read

Having a special seat to remind others for the those who are missing in action and awareness for prisoners of war in sports arenas garnered a great connection to the miltary community.

Someone Cares: “Jet! Jet! Pray!”

By Yvonne Howell1 min read

Seeing these jets inspired his grandchildren to have respect for those in uniform.

Someone Cares: Neglected No More

By Julie Lavender1 min read

Clarence Puvis noticed that the tombstones and markers in a veteran gravesite looked untended. He decided to take matters into his own hands.

George started Envirosafe with his son, Mike

This Business Owner Gives People Recovering from Addiction a Second Chance

By George Vorel8 min read

Industrial steel processing is a tough business, but George Vorel doesn’t hesitate to hire recovering addicts. Here’s why.

Suzanne Spaak’s Courageous Acts Saved Hundreds of Children During the Holocaust

By Anne Nelson6 min read

Suzanne Spaak refused to sit idly by as the Nazis began their reign of terror. Her courageous efforts helped to save the lives of numerous Jewish children.

After Retirement, Being a Caregiver Was the Right Choice

By Alec Rogers3 min read

He still had something to give after retiring and choosing the caregiving path made all the difference in the world.

George Vorel (center) with some of his employees

This Owner of a Steel Company Succeeds by Giving Addicts a Second Chance

The founder and owner of an industrial steel processing company in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, shares how his own daughter’s struggles with addiction inspired him to change his hiring process to give recovering addicts a chance at a decent job with a working wage.

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