Giving Back

Jahkil Jackson is a 14-year-old philanthropist from Chicago, who began his activism when he was just 8. He had a heartfelt desire to help those experiencing homelessness. He helps the homeless population by offering them what he calls “Blessing Bags,” a giveaway filled with things like wipes, socks, deodorant, hand sanitizer, granola bars, and more. […]

Todd and Joselyn Miller started the non-profit Global Grins about 10 years ago and have seen more than 1 million toothbrushes donated in 100 countries since that time. Todd tells Carlos Amezcua why they got involved in helping others and how Joselyn came up with the idea of making sure everyone had toothbrushes. Plus an […]

“Why not use the same methodology we use to fight terrorism, which our country is very good at, use those methodologies to fight human trafficking.” Nic McKinley of DeliverFund tells Carlos Amezcua about his mission is to make the world a better place. He took his federal government training and is now using those tools […]

11/3/21 As hate crimes against the AAPI community increased, Audrey Lin tells Carlos Amezcua how she was inspired by other artists to stand up and fight against it. She created an art show, which she contributed to, that showcased a wide range of pieces that artists used to express how they were feeling. The show […]

Actress Nancy Allen tells Carlos Amezcua about her cancer diagnosis and all the emotions and realities that came with it. She has been a part of a wonderful organization called WeSPARK.org, that provides free programs and services for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Allen works as the agency’s Executive Director. She also tells […]

Soho Johnny (John Pasquale) is a New York based philanthropist who created LetMeHelpInc.org, a non-profit, whose mission is to help those who have been devastated by something terrible in their lives. He says it all came together from different events in his own life. The group hosted a virtual show in November of 2020 for […]

Rhiannon Menn is the Founder of Lasagna Love. She stumbled on the idea after watching so many people struggle at the beginning of the pandemic. She says she offered to make lasagna for anyone struggling and put the offer out on a social media mom group to try and help out. That led to others […]

Win a brand new 2021 Ford Bronco by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs in the #DriveHope4Kids campaign! Beau Boeckmann is the President of Galpin Motors and says the initiative is all about helping the kids. They’ve teamed up with recording artist Ludacris and the launch of his new platform for kids KidNation. Boeckmann says they’ve […]

https://www.togetheractnow.org/gala Founder of Together! ACT Now Kyle Horne is hoping to lift the people of Malawi, who like the rest of the world, are dealing with COVID-19 right now. He’s hosting a virtual gala Sept 5th with actress Katie Leclerc to raise money for the people there. Kyle tells Lisa Remillard that while the U.S. […]

Brateil Aghasi is the CEO of WISEPlace. WisePlace is the only organization in Orange County, California that focuses on unaccompanied women. They are a 24/7 shelter that doesn’t close. WISEPlace is an emergency shelter as well as a transitional shelter. They help women get and keep jobs. Their work has only increased with the pandemic. […]