People Making a Difference

At Reader's Digest, we believe in the power of the individual to create change. Read our profiles of people making a difference in their communities and share your own story.

Rebuilding New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina

After Hurricane Katrina, Alice Craft-Kerney and Patricia Berryhill created The Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic deep within one of the poorest sections of New Orleans.

MAKE IT MATTER: After the Deluge of Hurricane Katrina

Two nurses lost everything to Hurricane Katrina -- and still found a way to give back.

Make Your Mark: Helen Little

This incredible woman has made 41 trips to Haiti to help those less fortunate than herself.

Make Your Mark: Allison Clarke

She provides portraits to families with sick children.

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1 Make Your Mark: Charles Fletcher
He provides horse therapy to children with disabilities.
2 Make Your Mark: Students of Northport High School
When two of their teachers were diagnosed with ALS, these students took action.
3 Make Your Mark: Stevie Peacock
She collects school supplies for children in need.
4 Make Your Mark: Chad and Michelle Bush
When their daughter suddenly passed away, they knew they wanted to make a positive impact in her memory.
5 MAKE IT MATTER: Quenching a Thirst
How one teacher and 900 students discovered the joy of helping a village halfway around the globe.
6 Make Your Mark: Janice Blick
Meet the Angel Lady, who gives gifts of hope to families battling cancer.
7 Make Your Mark: Tammy Felton and the Kids of Children's Miracle Network
She put her performance background to use by starting a kids' entertainment troupe to raise money for children's hospitals.
8 Make Your Mark: Jim and Sylvia Vail
After a successful career in the food industry, Jim Vail decided it was time to do more with his cooking knowledge.
9 Make It Matter: Susan Jaye-Kaplan
Her passion for running inspired her to bring the sport to underprivileged kids in her city.

“ Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes; The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. ”

— Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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