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Read these inspiring stories of changed lives and difference-makers!

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Finding Hope and Health: Ana Cecilia's Journey with the Open Door Clinic

Finding Hope and Health: Ana Cecilia’s Journey with the Open Door Clinic

Bridging the Gap: How Wake Smiles & UMWC Partner for a Healthier You

Bridging the Gap: How Wake Smiles & UMWC Partner for a Healthier You

Pride for All

Pride for All

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Mental Health Provider: Jim's Story

A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Mental Health Provider: Jim’s Story

Hero Among Us: Sharon Makes a Difference During Sabbatical

Hero Among Us: Sharon Makes a Difference During Sabbatical

Empowering Women's Health: Celebrating Women's History Month with Our REX Mobile Mammography Partnership

Empowering Women’s Health: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Our REX Mobile Mammography Partnership

Finding Love in Furry Faces: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond This Valentine's Day

Finding Love in Furry Faces: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond This Valentine’s Day

Better Together: The Power of Partnerships

Better Together: The Power of Partnerships

Warm Hearts

Warm Hearts

Helping the Diabetic Community of Wake County

Helping the Diabetic Community of Wake County

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

Voices of Our Youth

Voices of Our Youth

Stepping into the Future

Stepping into the Future

Planting Seeds for the Summer

Planting Seeds for the Summer

Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Help

Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Help

We Appreciate Our Volunteers!

We Appreciate Our Volunteers!

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women's History Month

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women’s History Month

A Hearty Difference

A Hearty Difference

New Year, Bigger Impact

New Year, Bigger Impact

A Thank You Letter to You

A Thank You Letter to You

Mission First

Mission First

More Than Just a Shelter: Helen Wright Center a Pathway Home

More Than Just a Shelter: Helen Wright Center a Pathway Home

Working Together to End Hunger

Working Together to End Hunger

Health is More Than Physical: How ODC Supports Overall Wellbeing

Health is More Than Physical: How ODC Supports Overall Wellbeing