A Chorus Line to the Future
An after-school program in Chester, Pa., gives at-risk teenagers a music education – and direction toward a better life.
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The Responsibility Project
Welcome to The Responsibility Project, a place to think about—and discuss—what it means to do the right thing.
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Hands-on Philanthropy
Millionaire contractor James Ansara wanted to do something for Haiti, so he's building a hospital as his charitable work.
Doing Good at Any Age
The Christian Science Monitor profiles five kids and teens across the country who are going above and beyond to make a big difference.
Sojourner Truth
Channa Mae Cook’s post-Katrina charter school emphasizes community service and social justice issues to help lift up New Orleans' embattled school system.
Toppling the Ivory Tower
As president of Pine Manor College, Gloria Nemerowicz’s mission is to boost the number of underserved minorities who graduate from college in the U.S.
The Super-Librarian
For the past 20 years, Cynthia Dobrez has perfected her formula for getting the middle-school students of Holland, Mich. excited to read.
Giving Troubled Teens Hope for the Future
Through project Roca, Mary Baldwin reaches out to teenagers in Massachusetts to keep them off the streets and out of jail.
Mural Arts
In Philadelphia, Jane Golden unites citizens by involving them in painting over graffiti while celebrating their history and culture.
A Spark of Inspiration
Chris Balme runs Spark, a program that pairs at-risk teens with business-world mentors who show them a brighter future.
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