Goals on River

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July 8, 2026Stories By Us

Ben, a program manager for GOAL's Youth River Expeditions in Denver, shares how guiding kids through wild river trips creates safe, mentorship-driven spaces that support their mental health and growth.

"From Blight to Beauty" is my motto. That's what it takes to transform my city

Shamayim H.

A Love Letter to the Forgotten

Rachel Bennett

A Taste of Home- Passionate Student Cooks For Classmates

Lucille M.

A Third Place for Everyone

Shannon W.

A warm burrito can go a long way. That's how I got the nickname "Burrito Dave."

Dave L.

A young queer boy grows up to give back to his community

Jeremy D.

Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Bridget Longsworth

Advocating for Open Conversations in Mental Health

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After tragedy: finding healing in sourdough and a farmers market

Kaitlin C.

All I’m trying to do is bring people back to ʻāina so they can be healed too

Kaina M.

At the heart of it, this work is about justice and love—showing up for our people in Hawai‘i

Kahu Kaleo P.

Awareness Through Movement

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Ben Believes In You

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Bringing laughter and entertainment to families with seriously ill children has been a lifelong privilege

David M.

Building community and belonging for students of color in STEM at Wheaton College

Ashley B.

Building safe paths forward for survivors of sex trafficking in Phoenix

Dominique R.

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