We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below. 

Megan Nickelson

At Sweet Heart Winery, our mission is creating experiences for people to connect, and we believe that meaningful connection can create meaningful impact. Giving back has always been an important part of who we are. Throughout the year, we support causes that are close to our hearts, with a particular focus on veterans, women, and children. Read More>>

Annie Hiatt

Classical education seeks to cultivate not merely young scholars, but good citizens. Read More>>

Barb Bulthuis

Crossroads School is designed to help students who aren’t making it in traditional schools. These are kids who believe they are stupid or bad, and are on track to drop out. But we believe these students are smart, creative, interesting kids who just don’t fit the traditional model. Read More>>

CHRISTEN MILLER

F.E.L.P. (Future Endeavors Life Program) F.E.L.P. exists to help youth and young adults realize that their current circumstances do not dictate their future. Through evidence-based emotional regulation, workforce readiness, life skills, entrepreneurship, and mental wellness programming, we equip participants with practical tools to overcome barriers and build successful futures. Read More>>

Brittany Bailey, MS, CSOM, CBBA

Joyful Breathing has become a place to support the neurodivergent community in the airway realm, and it has been wonderful to see the conversations starting with other providers asking questions. Unfortunately, the support is limited and the conversations about neurodiversity are limited, so to see people taking note and inquiring about how to be neuro-affirming in their own practice has been very rewarding. Read More>>

Paloma Rose

Music has the capacity to heal everyone beyond our understanding. We don’t know exactly why, although I think everyone has their theory on why- but music can change our emotions and our thoughts within in instant of hearing one note. Read More>>

Katy Betz

My art studio, Creating Space for Imagination, helps the community by fostering creativity, emotional expression, and a sense of wonder. Through book illustration, teaching, workshops, coaching, and mentorship, I help people see beauty in everyday life, develop their creative voices, and connect with themselves and others. Read More>>

Anne More, CSB

Over the last ten years, I’ve helped hundreds of couples and individuals recover from shame, trauma stories, and physical and emotional scars. My clients range in age from 26 to 75+. One couple, aged 68 and 75, came to me on the verge of divorce after being celibate for 30 of their 40 years together. Read More>>

Robin Martin

What is the number one thing that people think of when they think of that handful of things they would try to retrieve from a burning home? Photographs. That’s because photographs are irreplaceable. They are precious moments in time that cannot be brought back. They are packed with memories and invoke the most intimate emotions. Read More>>

Carol Stevens

The STREETLIGHT PROJECT, inspired by my book in process The Streetlights & People of the World, The Lights That Unite Us, is being created to remind people that we are more connected than divided. Through storytelling, poetry, art, and community engagement, the project shines a light on the everyday moments that unite humanity — children laughing in parks, strangers holding doors open, families sharing conversations, and communities gathering under the same sky. Read More>>