What happens when a language is on the brink of extinction, and a group of high school students decides to do something about it? In this episode of Impactually, we follow teacher Mark Eastburn and his students as they build a robot designed to help preserve the endangered Mam language for the Samsung Solve for…
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Puerto Rico’s beaches hold both breathtaking beauty and heartbreaking reality. With an estimated 650,000 stray dogs struggling to survive, The Sato Project has become a beacon of hope. In this episode of Impactually, we share the powerful story of a grassroots movement born on “Dead Dog Beach” and how it grew into a national model…
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Discover how wrestling is transforming lives beyond the gym in this inspiring episode about Beat the Streets Chicago. Through the discipline, grit, and mentorship found on the mat, this nonprofit is empowering Chicago’s youth to become Life Champions on and off the mat. Join us as we explore how wrestling is being used as a…
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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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This episode of Impactually Is brought to you by JLB Images. And listeners like you! Join our community and Donate ▼ Patreon | GiveButter 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…
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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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