1. Todd Bol: The founder of “The Little Free Library”, Todd Bol wanted to share his love for books while paying tribute to his mom, a former teacher. So, he built a miniature model of a schoolhouse, placed it on his lawn, and filled it with books for anyone to take. Today, these neighborhood book exchanges – numbering more than 90,000 in 91 countries – continue to promote literacy and the love of reading.
2. Maggie Doyne: After graduating high school, Maggie Doyne traveled to Nepal where she saw hundreds of orphaned children. With her babysitting savings, she bought a piece of land and co-founded the Kopila Valley Children’s Home. Today, she’s a mother to over fifty children in Nepal and providing hundreds more with education, health care, and a safe home.
3. Richard Joyner: A pastor in North Carolina, Richard Joyner was alarmed by the health issues plaguing his community due to a lack of fresh produce and good nutrition. He started a community garden and a youth-led farm, through which he’s not only providing fresh food but also teaching the younger generation farming skills, work ethics, and the business of agriculture.
4. Narayanan Krishnan: A renowned chef from India, Narayanan Krishnan gave up his career to help feed the homeless and mentally-disabled in his home city. He established a non-profit organization, Akshaya Trust, which has served over 2 million meals so
