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When You Belong, You Are Healthier: The Research Is Clear
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Making a LivingStory
Workforce Development Success Story: From Job Seeker to Hiring Manager
BakerRipley
Apr 2026
BakerRipley's workforce program helped veteran Bradley James go from unemployed to hiring manager at…
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All of UsStory
Maria Hernandez: Community Leader Profile from BakerRipley
BakerRipley
Apr 2026
Meet Maria Hernandez, a Gulfton Sharpstown leader who turned her passion for dance and wellness into…
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Growing Up HereStory
Dallas Barber Creates Calm Haircuts for Autistic Kids
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Specialized barbershops use quiet tools and patient techniques to give stress-free haircuts to child…
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All of UsStory
Former Homeless Friends Help Others With Storage Unit Donations
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Two friends who met in a homeless shelter now buy abandoned storage units and donate the contents to…
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Staying WellStory
Teens Help Other Teens Through Crisis Hotline
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Teen volunteers get trained to help other young people through crisis calls, showing how peer suppor…
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Who DecidesStory
Florida Chef Creates Rainbow Parking Lot After Pride Crosswalk Ban
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Learn how creative community action can transform private spaces into powerful symbols of inclusion …
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All of UsStory
Hawaii neighbors use tractor to rescue 98-year-old from flood
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
This flood rescue story shows how Houston neighbors can help each other during emergencies - and how…
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All of UsStory
Artist Turns Old Vending Machine Into Kindness Challenge
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
A creative project that turns simple acts of kindness into community connections, showing how small …
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Staying WellStory
College Student Wins National Podcast Award for Mental Health Story
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
College student with schizoaffective disorder creates award-winning podcast to fight mental health s…
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Our Air & WaterStory
Parents Host Climate Playdates to Take Action Together
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Parents across Houston host playdates where families discuss environmental action while kids play to…
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Making a LivingStory
Survivor winner builds pinball arcade to help formerly jailed people
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
Second chance programs help people leaving jail learn job skills and build stable lives, making our …
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Our Air & WaterStory
Marine Biologist Saves Gulf Sea Turtle After 92 Days
Good Good Good
Apr 2026
A Gulf sea turtle's 92-day rescue shows how dedicated care helps our marine wildlife thrive in Houst…
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All of UsStory
Navy Veteran Provides Free Lawn Care to Neighbors
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Apr 2026
Houston veterans and volunteers provide free lawn care to neighbors who need help, preventing fines …
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Our Air & WaterStory
Students Bring Solar Power to Remote Village
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Apr 2026
College students installed solar panels in a Peruvian village that never had electricity, powering 4…
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Our Air & WaterStory
Endangered Sea Turtle Recovers After 90 Days of Care
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Apr 2026
Bear the sea turtle's rescue shows how Houston residents can protect endangered marine life in our G…
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Where We LiveStory
Virginia Church Donates $1 Million to Stop 338 Families From Eviction
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Apr 2026
A Virginia church raised $1 million to save 338 families from eviction, showing how faith communitie…
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