26
Oct
2015
Providing Comfort and Support to the Dying: Amy’s Story
Email this pageWhen her agency-sponsored organization lost its funding three years ago, Amy was given a choice: shut it down or relaunch... Read More
28
Sep
2015
Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive: Kate’s story
Email this pageThe loss of a friend and the prediction of a psychic propelled Kate to launch the nonprofit LifeChronicles, helping families... Read More
7
Sep
2015
Finding Adoptive Families for Older Children: Terry’s Story
Email this pageA visit to a Russian orphanage to adopt her first child spurred Terry into action. With her friend Randi, she... Read More
27
Aug
2015
Becoming a Dog Trainer in Midlife: Cissy’s Story
Email this pageAdopting an unruly dog was the catalyst for Cissy to learn dog-training methods and become certified. Today, she trains dogs... Read More
3
Aug
2015
Becoming an Advocate for Stillbirth Prevention: Connie’s Story
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Email this pageThe tragic loss of her first grandchild catapulted Connie to action. She founded a nonprofit with the goal to educate... Read More
27
Jul
2015
Helping Women in Coffee Communities: Gay’s Story
Email this pageAfter years of abuse and abandonment, through necessity and hard work, Gay found her purpose in life: She founded Café... Read More
13
Jul
2015
Empowering Afghan Women in Midlife: Connie’s Story
Email this pageWhen Connie retired from her corporate job at the age of 48, she founded a nonprofit aimed at transforming the... Read More
2
Jul
2015
Combating Child Sex Trafficking at 64: Opal’s Story
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Email this pageA mission in Cambodia assisting girls who have been rescued from sex slavery and an awakening to the problem of... Read More
14
Jun
2015
Advocating for Therapeutic Drug Policies in Her 50s: Gretchen’s Story
Email this pageWhen both her sons became addicted to drugs and ended up in the criminal justice system, Gretchen organized parents to... Read More
22
Apr
2015
Founding a Women’s Collective Giving Organization at 45: Georgy Ann’s Story
Email this pageWith an impending empty nest, and looking for the next opportunity, Georgy Ann jumped at the chance to found a... Read More
