When he was 8 years old, Andre Henry became an orphan after losing his parents. At the time, he had been living in the projects in Chester, Pennsylvania. “Having to deal with that type of environment and living there on a daily basis was hard,” said Henry, 29, in an interview. The loss of his…
An Orphan-Turned-Accountant Gives Back to Undervalued Communities
Saving Newborns in His Wife’s Memory
August 3, 2021
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Nick Silverio and his wife Gloria were married for 32 years, and they were always told that they would be wonderful parents. Gloria was the sweetest soul, Silverio said, loving and kind to everyone, especially the children and the elderly. The couple had no children of their own—there were two miscarriages, including one on Christmas…
The Legacy of Laoshu: Youtuber and Polyglot
Self-taught language enthusiast Moses McCormick, known to the online language world as laoshu505000 fluently mastered around 20 languages during his lifetime and possessed basic speaking knowledge of 40 to 50 others, including regional dialects. An avid learner, described by his family as dedicated and an inspiration to a lot of people, including his over 1…
A Home Birth, and My New Promotion
A giant, blue, birthing tub in front of the piano overtook the living room; a large embroidered quilt—a privacy barrier— divided our family room from the dining room. Coffee cakes with small slivers eaten stood by in the kitchen. Stacks of towels, pads, plastic liners and a music playlist were also at the ready, anticipating…
Strengthening Family and Marriages
David and Mitsue Wolfenberger started a crab business on the coast of Washington in the 80s. They enjoyed small town life which provided a relatively protected environment in which to raise their family of seven children. But today, the Wolfenbergers are run a successful international nonprofit organization providing marriage education. In some ways, theirs is…
Turning Shutdowns Into Opportunity
From the first hello, you can tell that Angela and Moe are go-getters ready to make things happen. Angela Knight and Maureen (Moe) Stone are both moms from Jupiter, Florida, who share a passion for their work and love for America. The friends have known each other and worked together for 15 years, first as…
Backyard Heroes Honors Texas Military Veterans With BBQ Pergola, Pit and Patio
Daniel Garza often helps teachers and military veterans buy their first home. As a result, his real estate business has grown and now he’s committed to giving back. Backyard Heroes is a monthly event in which military veterans submit their war service stories for publication on social media sites, such as Facebook. Military veterans with…
Former Homeless Singer Launches Dallas Nonprofit to Assist the Unsheltered
When LeTitia Owens relocated to Atlanta, she thought it was to pursue a singing career. Instead, she unexpectedly became homeless and began living out of her car. “Because I was in my car, I had a certain calm about it,” Owens said. “I knew I could lock my car doors at night and feel secure…
Retired Prison Doctor Saves Lives Mentoring Children of the Incarcerated
When Dr. Karen Gedney started mentoring the children of incarcerated parents ten years ago, she was surprised at how chaotic their lives were. “They were bouncing from one place to another,” Gedney said. “Their breakfast was soda and a Cheeto-like substance. They were sleeping in other people’s apartments under the kitchen table and they were…
Lessons From My Grandchildren
I promised myself long ago that if I were ever lucky enough to have grandchildren, I would be the best grandmother! I would read to them, sing to them, take them to wonderful places, and teach them all about life. Little did I know that they would be the ones teaching me. Mia and Tyler…
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