Today Jose is a muralist, illustrator, and community leader, but there was a time when he wondered, “Am I broken?”…
Who Am I
Year: 2018
A Soft Place to Land
Gina recalls how her mother worked to offset the uncertainty that permeated childhood on an Airforce base during the Vietnam War. Today Gina creates a “soft place to land” for local veterans….
Custom
Miguel recounts designing and creating his first custom boxing outfit for a friend….
Hair Architect
When he was 15, Joshua discovered his talent for cutting hair, and even though he did not have a business plan, started to follow his passion….
Super Clean
For Yvonne, cleaning and thinking about “how to make things sparkle” is a manifestation of care and love. …
Transforming Minds
Chakai never imagined that a community organization could inspire change in her heart. …
Conviction
Nelson weaves together stories of people and places that drive his love for and commitment to justice work….
The Time of Innocence
Ruben recalls a time when his creativity inspired a community project….
My Father: The Bloody Baron
Lazlo Duke describes an experience where a virtual quest converged with painful memories and forced him to confront the past. …
Suffering is Optional
With his options severely constrained, Teddy rediscovers his passion for art and finds that others value his talent as well. …