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The Heavy Backpack: Carrying the Weight of Emergency Response | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the invisible emotional burden carried by emergency responders, first responders,…
3 weeks ago
Safe Havens: Creating LGBTQ+ Youth Spaces in Small Towns | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the critical and often overlooked issue of creating safe havens for LGBTQ+ youth …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
The Invisible Children Waiting for a Champion: Court Advocates | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the profound impact of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers) who se…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Finding Purpose in Local Talent Showcases: Community Wins | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the profound social impact of local talent showcases as a powerful tool for commu…
4 weeks ago
Beekeeping for Healing: Mentoring At-Risk Youth Through Urban Hives | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the transformative power of urban beekeeping as a mentorship tool for at-risk you…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Helping Without Hurting: How to Volunteer Responsibly in Disaster Zones | Stories That Matter
In this episode of 'Stories That Matter,' host Kristina Cole explores the critical topic of responsible volunteering in disaster zones, addressing th…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
How Tiny Acts of Volunteering Transform Corporate Culture | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the transformative power of micro-volunteering and its profound impact on corpora…
1 month ago
When One Friend Gives It All Away: The Silent Strain on Friendship | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the complex and often unspoken emotional strain that occurs in friendships when o…
1 month ago
Healing the Homeless Family: Why Mental Health Is The Missing Key | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the critical intersection of homelessness and mental health, arguing that housing…
1 month ago
The Hard Truths of Shelter Overpopulation: What Can We Actually Do? | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole tackles the overwhelming reality of shelter overpopulation and animal welfare, moving beyo…
1 month ago