Women who actively serve in the military or are married to a veteran, are some of the strongest women around. They endure extended separation from loved ones, casualties of war, and many other stresses. To top it off, they experience a hometown identity crisis. When asked, “Where are you from?” […]
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A Warrior Gives Back
“There are those who speak about you who say, ‘he lost an arm, he lost a leg, she lost her sight.’ I object. You gave your arm, you gave your leg, you gave your sight, as gifts to your nation so that we may live in freedom. Thank you. And […]
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Operation Love Reunited
“When my husband, Craig, left for the Middle East with the Air Force, I was heartbroken that no one was there to take farewell photos of our family,” said Tonee Lawrence. This begs the question: where is the good in “Good-bye” when a precious husband, wife, or child is being […]
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The Hope Box
A three-year-old little boy dropped off on her door step with a small suitcase, a bicycle, and a car seat changed Sarah Koeppen’s life forever. This eventually birthed a dream in her heart to end infant abandonment. Her dream became a reality in 2014, when the nonprofit, The Hope Box […]
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Smile Up Foundation
Smiles have incalculable worth, but cannot be bought. As the anonymous writing, The Value of a Smile states, “It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and […]
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Atlanta Dream Center
Every rescue has a face. Every face has an individual story. Every story includes a dream. The Atlanta Dream Center (ADC) exists to restore dreams that have been shattered by life’s seemingly insurmountable challenges. Their ultimate mission is to reach, rescue and restore men, women, and children that the glory […]
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HopeQuest Ministry Group
Behind every addiction, there’s a story. That’s what the staff at HopeQuest Ministry Group has learned after ministering to 1000 struggling souls who have come through the doors since the ministry began in 2000. The goal at HopeQuest is to help those who battle with substance and sexual addiction to […]
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BEATS
Someone once said, “A great horse will change your life. The truly special ones define it.” When Phantom, a Quarter Horse with a storied show career, came to board at Bethany Nugent’s barn he was destined to change many lives and define her life’s work! Phantom has been a […]
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The Children’s Haven
“You are loved . . . always.” This beautiful, hand-painted sign is the first thing you see when you walk through the doors of The Children’s Haven in Canton. While interviewing the Executive Director, Deidre Hollands, I learned this message is behind everything done for the children The Children’s Haven […]
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Stars of Hope
Hope could never be pretending troubles don’t exist, because problems are unavoidable. Countless communities worldwide are affected by natural and man-made disasters. Hope comes alive when we realize hurts can be healed and difficulties overcome. Art brings this expectancy and healing to many, and to celebrate Art Appreciation Month we […]
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