Patients in need of a little extra love receive visits from the volunteers at Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit determined to help provide emotional and physical healing to those in need with their friendly service animals.

Sherrie Gahn, Principal at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada, finds her purpose in providing support and resources to families in the surrounding community that are impacted by recent economic turmoil.

Jen Cohen, director and founder of The Circus Project, makes the impossible possible as she helps homeless and at-risk youth get off the streets through learning professional circus skills.

Volunteers at LILY’s Morningside Village in Manhattan give a helping hand to the seniors in their community. The organization’s founder Irene Zola shares the story that inspired her to begin devoting her time to serving the elderly.

Greg Adamson, president of Heart 2 Home, sets out to help make homes more accessible and accommodating by bringing the community together to perform home renovations for those with disabilities.

Karen and Collin Archipley of Archi’s Acres assist veterans suffering from PTSD in their transition to life in the private sector through their six week Veteran Sustainable Agriculture Training program.

Andrea Wenner, founder of the Out 2 Play foundation, aims to transform the deteriorated schoolyards at public elementary schools in New York City by providing them with new playgrounds, equipment, and a new sense of safety.

Wynona Ward, founder of Have Justice Will Travel, shares the stories that inspired her to create a legal organization in rural Vermont that provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence.

Musicians on Call brings joy and relief to patients across New York City hospitals by using music to compliment the healing process. Co-founders Vivek Tiwary and Michael Solomon share the experiences that inspired them to start the organization.

Ed Gallagher, commandeer of the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors or BAADS, shares how the organization uses sailing to instill confidence and create strong communication skills for its members with disabilities.

The Gentle Barn rescues severely abused animals, rehabilitates them, and creates powerful connections with children in various therapeutic programs. Founder Ellie Laks shares the life-changing connection that inspired her to start the organization.

Founder of Homeboy Industries Greg Boyle shares how his faith and the struggles facing his community inspired him to create the largest gang intervention rehab and re-entry program in the country.

Founder and President of Diveheart Jim Elliott shares his mission to build confidence and self esteem for children, adults and veterans with disabilities using the craft of scuba diving as a means of physical and emotional therapy.

Alan Dias, Executive Director of Angel Flight West, shares the mission of his nonprofit to provide free air transportation for non-emergency medical needs with a fleet of volunteer pilots.

Operation Finally Home founder Dan Wallrath shares the story that inspired him to dedicate his life to building free custom homes for wounded veterans and their families.

DOMUS strives to help at-risk youth reach their full potential through the power of education, free-after school programs, and vocational workshops in Stamford, Connecticut.

Peter Mandler, founder of Wasatch Adaptive Sports, provides a free therapeutic recreational program for children, adults, and veterans with special needs to enjoy winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.

Joe Shore and Rohan Mathew, founders of The Intersect Fund, share the mission of their nonprofit to help community members build small businesses by offering free training programs and microloans.

Shauna Devonport, known to residents of Salt Lake City as “The Bread Lady,” has provided free food and household items for those in need for over 20 years.

Brenda Palms Barber shares how she was motivated to give back to her community by creating Sweet Beginnings, a social enterprise designed to train and hire previously incarcerated men and women in Chicago.

Founder of The South Shore Drill Team of Chicago, Arthur Robertson, describes his role in providing inner-city youth with a sense of structure, support, and a creative outlet through his organization.

Phoenix Multisport founder Scott Strode provides a safe space for recovering addicts to connect and support one another through the power of exercise and sports.

Jim Gibbs, founder of Eagle Eyes, dedicates his time to developing technology that provides children with severe disabilities a way to connect with the world around them.

The Erin Kimball Foundation offers multiple resources for victims of domestic abuse to start a new life. Founder Sue Kimball shares the story that moved her to dedicate her life to supporting women and children who have been abused.