“Everyone deserves access to good food.”
“Food is a universal human right,” she says.
you could, too.VisitSustainableAgriculture.netto learn how to promote healthy options for all.
“Teaching other women about heart health is part of my healing.”
Several terrifying hours later, doctors diagnosed a burst artery in her heart.
She took action.Hofer-Varela volunteers with the Indianapolis chapter of WomenHeart, heading events and sharing her story.
“A heart attack can happen at any age,” she says.
“It’s so important to be familiar with the symptoms.”
you might, too.Help fund heart disease research atGoRedForWomen.org.
If you have been a patient, advocate withWomenHeart.org.
“I love being a career cheerleader for bright, ambitious women!”
“I coached my mentee to ask for a raise.
She got it and leveraged herself into a better job.”
you’re free to, too.VisitStep Upto help up-and-comers build their career.
“Why buy a car when you’re able to borrow?”
“Car sharing makes sense,” she says.
“It is easier on your wallet and on the earth.”
She took action.Clark helped launch the nonprofit Austin CarShare in 2006.
Now hundreds of members pay a small fee to use cars when they need them.
“It’s less hassle than owning?no oil changes!”
you could, too.Visit theEnvironmental Defense Fundto learn more ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
“I’m helping city children’s fitness levels soar!”
“Exercising outdoors transforms the kids,” she says.
it’s possible for you to, too.Volunteer with theNational Outdoor Leadership School.
“I help pets find homes.”
It found families for more than 100 unwanted pets in the first month.
“We’re saving animals' lives,” she says.
Ciura plans to roll out the program nationwide.
“Of all of my retail efforts, this is the most important!”
you’re able to, too.Visit theHumane Society of the United States.
“I’m giving victims of sexual abuse a safety net for life.”
“Kids need to be around other survivors and feel comfortable expressing themselves,” she says.
“They shouldn’t feel silenced.”
“We teach them to cope and let them know they’re not alone,” she says.
you might, too.VisitDarkness to Lightto do your part to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and its consequences.
“I help women bond over books.”
She has passion.An avid reader (SELF is one of her faves!
“Their books affected me, and I thought my students would connect with them,” she says.
She took action.Jones, 37, designed a program called Reading Against the Odds.
you’re free to, too.VisitProLiteracy.orgto find a local literacy program.
