Improving Lives

People and organizations that are making a difference by fighting hunger, disease and despair.

Women are Heroes: Anonymous Artist Transforms the World and Wins TED Prize 2011

The anonymous artist JR works with volunteers to transform the landscapes of Brazil, Kenya, Israel and Palestine by mounting enormous black-and-white photo... more>>

Old bars of soap find a new home in Africa

The Global Soap Project puts your used bar of hotel soap to good use. The Global Soap Project, founded by Derreck Kayongo, a senior level humanitarian... more>>

Slow food - the movement spurs an Atlanta festival that donates to flood ravaged farms

Family-friendly festival, Field of Greens celebrates local food. Come support local farms and food artisans this Sunday and enjoy a great day out.

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Dog rescue - a worthwhile cause finds a unique solution by helping rehabilitate inmates and save man's best friend

Man’s best friend in need, a friend indeed. Inmates help abandoned dogs and themselves, a local business supports both. Every so often we come... more>>

Atlanta events for the fall include local food, festivals and support the environment - save the date

With the autumn season upon us residents of our fair city look forward to a break from the heat, the change of season, a return to... more>>

Artisan cheese maker balances family, work and involvement in the community

For Mary Rigdon sustainable farming, making cheese, taking care of her children and being a leader are all in a day’s work. Chef Julia LeRoy spends a... more>>

Meet Lewis Perkins and understand why sustainability is a part of the new corporate landscape

Lewis Perkins, Sustainability Strategist | His sustainability consulting group, New House LLC, works with Fortune 500 companies as well as mid-size businesses to... more>>

Fashionable handbags for the socially conscious

Empowering women. Alleviating poverty. Promoting cultural understanding, diversity and sustainability. How does a person do all this? And how do they do it... more>>