Several of our Changemaker Fellows are making impacts—they have risked something big for something good, whether starting something new or expanding efforts that already exist. Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
Bill Buchholz’s project, Creative Aging, makes the process of aging easier, less stressful, and more meaningful by providing support and teaching the skills to face life changes creatively. A workshop on Staying Healthy—Mind, Body, and Spirit will be presented for seniors later this year.
Caryn Cranston is the founder of My SEEDS Outreach in Palo Alto, aiming to end youth homelessness by providing basic needs and building relationships. Caryn is also launching the creation and production of “Voices Unheard,” educating about the stark realities of youth homelessness through their own stories. Her project has received donations through the Ride Family Foundation and Sony Playstation.
Duncan MacVicar is aiding veterans incarcerated in state prisons by creating and supporting mental health programs. He identified a successful program at one prison and has joined the board of the sponsoring nonprofit in order to help scale it to other prisons in California.
Angela McConnell’s project, Generosity Cures Loneliness, has gained momentum by connecting organizations. Through research, the “12 Steps to Lonely No More” guide was developed and shared with numerous small groups. Angela, the executive director/CEO of Montalvo Arts Center, is also planning to address loneliness through the arts this summer.
After experiencing emotional disconnections in her own family due to their overuse of electronic devices, teenager Moorea Mitchell decided to tackle the problem of technology addiction impairing relationships. In addition to sharing her powerful story multiple times, she has created t-shirts designed to start conversations and build relationships.
Yvonne Murray’s “Say Something” workshop teaches people how to help friends, family, and coworkers who are at risk of committing suicide or violence to others. Four workshops have been held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with more scheduled this year. Yvonne has also been named an Everytown Survivor Fellow for 2019.
Corinne Oestreich’s BUFFALO Project, Brothers United for Feeling and Leading Openness, offers a new approach to stopping human trafficking through workshops for men by men to address toxic masculinity as a root cause. The project now has five staff members and two instructors. Corinne has been a guest on four podcasts to discuss the project.