In our conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives we often hear the most heartwarming stories. These stories matter and they show why pursing your passion matters. When you care about what you do, you can make miracles happen for your clients, employees and other stakeholders. You’ll find some amazing stories below.

Thera Storm

A widow walked out of my office at the commence of her last session (finishing the 8-week Grief Recovery Program) and said, “I feel like I just left a backpack of bricks on the floor in here. I didn’t even realize I had been carrying it around. I feel so light. Wow. Thank you!” Read more>>

Yvonne Rosegarden

A client (I’ll call her June) was referred to me because her “energy was off.” June had to reschedule her appointment twice, because she her babysitter canceled on her each time. When June was going to reschedule the 3rd time for the same reason, I told her she could bring her 4 year old daughter with her, to which she reluctantly agreed. Read more>>

Altherica Williams

I was in a very abusive, toxic relationship and I ate to make myself feel better. I ended up gaining almost 90 lbs. I was 150 and in less than a year, I was almost 240. Read more>>

Tracy Jackson

At Edgar’s Bath Goods, I get to work with participants in Goodwill’s S.T.A.R.S. program, which stands for skills training achieves results. It’s a unique day-habilitation program for adults with significant disabilities. The program recreates daily living scenarios to give participants a chance to learn real-life skills to overcome their disadvantages and achieve maximum independence. Through S.T.A.R.S., participants are also able to receive prevocational training. One such individual is Mae Smith, and few people express as much love and gratitude as she does. Read more>>

Tracy, Jarrett, Zakary, Gracyn, and Ari Smith

During our first international donation in Israel, we were able to spend time with patients who were either about to have heart surgery or recovering in a recovery home from heart surgery. Being able to spend a few hours with the patients as we donated toys to and their care givers instead of the typical few minutes most hospitals allow was amazing! We were able to play with the children, see their smiles, and engage with the families seeing the impact even more. Read more>>

Rebecca Jarquin, LCSW

Eagles’ Haven is a wellness center established in response to the shooting that tragically occurred on 02.14.18 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool. As part of our programming, we offer various therapeutic classes such as yoga, meditation, sound healing, art, and support groups. One of the most impactful interventions we offer is pet therapy. Read more>>