This episode of Impactually Is brought to you by JLB Images. And listeners like you! Join our community and donate. For one woman in Illinois watching the horrors of 9/11 on her television sparked her own personal call to action. Surely, she thought, New York City hospitals would be in great demand for blood donations…
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What animals bring to society – to our families, into our homes or our work – is priceless. But sometimes, their lives don’t start out or end up so great. From Houston to Wisconsin, for two women, their passions in life have come as a calling and they care for souls, both two and four-footed, with a…
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For one woman in Teton County, Wyoming, education exposed her to concepts and truths about nutrition’s roll in the health of our communities. A most unconventional date with a guy named Alex piqued her interest – refocusing her life’s work path to non-profit food rescue. It’s called Dumpster and our story starts here. Sponsored by: JLB…
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West Virginia is home to spectacular river valleys, stunning mountainous terrain, important natural resources and a strong sense of belonging. Its a state of unimaginable beauty with more than 24,000 square miles of it being Appalachian forest. It’s a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. A group of locally sourced leaders from West Virginia feels SO strongly about the…
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From his work with local nuns looking for answers about their barren apple trees to his consulting with golf courses in natural habitat management to classrooms, and his own design workshop – he is a true beeliever in the good story – the gospel of abundance as taught by bees and he’s helping protect Wisconsin’s…
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Here we are a year into Covid and it’s still part of the landscape. But as restrictions ease, there is light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling to make ends meet. But, there’s one issue that cannot be fixed by open doors, micro-grants or stimulus checks, and that is the inequity of representation of women in the music industry.
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For two Jewish women whose parents miraculously survived the Holocaust, storytelling as a means of remembering the tales of horror and heroism are part of their family legacies. While their stories of loss and survival are different, they are bonded in their work as active voices of the Second Generation. It’s called “Testimony,” and our story starts here. Hanna Bloch…
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This is a true, ongoing story of David versus Goliath. Of a tiny, 100-year-old Baptist church that – like David, stands alone in stark contrast to its neighbors – a towering apartment building to one side and a parking lot and open construction site to the other where church elders decry that well-funded developers are…
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Think Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Harry Potter. Dungeons and Dragons is a game of where friends as fictional characters embark on imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. Each game is a quest. Each quest has a challenge. Ultimately, players must rely on one another to survive. But what happens when one…
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Champale Anderson wasn’t raised with wealth but she remembers goodness around her. Today she is that most important person to her north St. Louis neighborhood. Most notably, she is a champion for the children who call Penrose home. And lucky for them – there is so much more to her mission than food. It’s called…
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There’s a special bond among Michiganers, particularly in the music community. And there is one woman, Elle Lively -Pelegrom, in this unique fraternity who is playing a significant role in supporting out-of-work artists. Her work manifests as a love for her fellow musicians in good times AND in bad. Musician Jake Allen joins in on…
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The weight of one man’s gratitude triggered a movement in Pittsburgh that can’t be missed. Sometimes it’s manifested in a small home repair. Sometimes it’s a sizable cash loan. And at least once it was the gift of life. Each deed is based on intuition and integrity. And as long as it’s legal and it…
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Eric Wallner, is a visionary who is powered by the sun, art, invention and thermal winds – self-taught and with quiet focus, he looks for them. To live. To imagine. To fly. He and his partner, Michelle, built this little house on the hill with social and environmental responsibility at the top of their list. Along with Tony Wood and…
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Green roofs are more than aesthetics; they symbolize a city’s potential for sustainability, health, and resilience. Can we harness ingenuity to revitalize urban landscapes and foster a movement that transforms communities, sparking a global conversation about greener cities? This is the journey of two women who are at the forefront of the Rooftop Revolution.
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Imagine opening your front door and seeing nothing but water. You knew a storm was coming but you never imagined it would be this bad. You climb to high ground, but relief is temporary. Then you hear it. The reverberations of a small water-craft coming towards you. But it’s not the Coast Guard or National Guard. It’s not even FEMA or law enforcement. It’s a neighbor – someone from your community – in their recreational motorboat. And they’re here to rescue you. This is the Cajun Navy, and our story starts here.
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For one man during COVID, his local park offered a virus-safe place to share time and camaraderie with others where few places existed. Armed with a frisbee and a few new friends, he found a calling to serve his diverse community in need of good clean (and green) fun. It’s called Target and our story starts here.
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We want our kids (and ourselves for that matter) to emulate positive role models – people who inspire us to be better humans. Their influence affects the way we view the world around us and ultimately impacts decisions we make on how we conduct ourselves and live our lives. For one man growing up in the rural ghetto, he was drawn into a world of crime, quick cash, addiction, and incarceration. It’s a story about hard knocks, about finding unlikely role models in unlikely places, and about second chances. It’s called Change Agent and our story starts here.
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For one couple, the quest for a little extra space turned into an improbable journey that centers around the tucked away history of a small house with a captain, and a very special young girl. It’s called The Jennie Effect and our story starts here. Sponsored by: JLB Images. Support us on Patreon. We’d like…
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