How San Francisco residents saved local businesses
An indie book store went from struggling to thriving with a new business model. Is it the future of retail?
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A game-changer for chronic homelessness
He turned a food truck for the homeless into a thriving 51-acre community.
This fearless principal used UFC & skateboards to save a failing school
How one relentless, unconventional principal rallied an underdog school.
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Can the apartment industry help solve homelessness?
Meet the innovative group connecting people with housing — and a job that can pay for it.
Breaking abuse victims’ financial handcuffs
This amazing organization is doing whatever it takes to help domestic violence victims survive on their own.
How a smartphone can detect a deadly disease, without a lab, for free
This app tests for anemia, and it’s nearly as good as the gold-standard lab test.
An app to help prevent suicide
Meet the teens who built the notOK App: a “panic button” for people who need help.
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Introducing Catalysts
It’s time to change how we make change. Join us as we meet inspiring social entrepreneurs who are exploring bold new solutions to big social problems.
The badass army fighting revenge porn
They’re tracking down people who post revenge porn – and getting justice.
The paralyzed racer going faster than ever
This daredevil wouldn’t let anything slow him down—not even a devastating bike accident.
The "search angel" volunteers reunite birth families
For some, not knowing their biological family can feel like a part of them is missing. The Search Squad is helping them for free.
Helping people with disabilities become working artists
Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce; Art Enables helps those with special needs turn art into a career.
An address for everywhere on Earth
Can three simple words change how we find each other?
Helping moms in prison read to their kids
Meet the people helping incarcerated mothers read to their kids.
Why cancer patients should get genetic sequencing
Genomic sequencing saved his live. Now he wants everyone to have access.
Making tumors glow to improve cancer surgery
This surgeon is improving surgery by lighting up cancer cells.
The student laboratory reinventing food to stop waste
Inside the food laboratory inventing new foods to prevent waste.
Helping prisoners overcome trauma with dance
Women in prison are regaining a sense of freedom — through dance.