A Look at the Life, Death, and Legacy of Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa
For more than 20 years, Wounded Warrior Project has worked to honor and support veterans. In November, a month in which the country celebrated Veterans Day, the nonprofit published a story about Lori Ann Piestewa, an American hero who lost her life in combat in 2003....
NFL and AHA Team Up to Encourage Kids to Exercise
Children’s mental health has declined significantly over the past several decades. Nearly one in five US youth is obese. Recognizing the important role of exercise in the health and wellness of young people, the American Heart Association (AHA) is partnering with the...
Goodwill Helps to Transform the Lives of Two People
Goodwill Industries connects more than 2 million people each year with services that help them grow their careers and improve their lives. Among the organization’s many success stories are those of William and Desteny. William William came to Goodwill at a time when...
Spotlight on the Life and Career of the AHA’s Bernard J. Tyson
The American Heart Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary of working to improve outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease. Committed to ensuring that all people have equal access to health care, AHA maintains the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund. The...
A Look at the Wounded Warrior Project–Sponsored Warrior Games
Since 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has worked to help injured veterans transition back to civilian life. As part of its effort to connect these veterans with programs and services that enrich their lives and those of their families, WWP supported the 2024...
Wounded Warriors Honored by Marvel in New Comic Book
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has served more than 200,000 injured service members and their families since its inception in 2003. As part of its effort to fund programs that help wounded warriors transition back to civilian life, the nonprofit has partnered with...
A Look at Pioneering Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Helen Taussig
The American Heart Association (AHA) is celebrating its 100th year of working to improve the lives of people with cardiovascular disease. Among the key figures in the history of the nonprofit is Dr. Helen Taussig. During Women’s History Month 2024, the AHA profiled...
Shining a Spotlight on BGCA’s 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Alumni Hall of Fame is a who’s who of notable figures. Each year, the organization inducts a new class of former club members who have exemplified how membership in BGCA can serve as a springboard to success. Let’s look at...
The Inspiring 40-Year Legacy of BGCA Mentor Willie Cooper
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) touches the lives of 3.6 million youth each year. One of the main reasons for the organization’s success in brightening the future of young people is the work of mentors like Willie Cooper. Willie Cooper has been involved with...
What You Need to Know about the History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors people who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. As an extension of its work supporting veterans who have been injured in combat, Wounded Warrior Project is looking back on the history of Memorial Day to ensure service members who died in...