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Inspirational People

Introduction
There are people who touch our lives, positively, gracefully, leaving a taste of what is best in being human. They call forth the best in us. They inspire us, energize us, uplift us. Their stories need to be told, again and again.

A new story is available on a quarterly basis.

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Blue triangle Heartsong Churchpdf symbol
Welcoming Muslims as Neighbors and Building Community
Blue triangle Margery Aber
Leaving a Legacy of Joy in Life

Blue triangle Will Allenpdf symbol
Growing Food, Farmers, and Communities

Blue triangle Salvador Alcantarapdf symbol
Leading Community's Struggle to Stay on Land
in Face ofThreats by Drug Traffickers

Blue triangle Cory A. Bookerpdf symbol
As Mayor, Helping Newark Become a Leader in Urban Transformation

Blue triangle Mary Ellen Boyle, OSUpdf symbol
As Mayor, Helping Newark Become a Leader in Urban Transformation

Blue triangle Thea Bowman, FSPA
Shining a Light across Cultures

Blue triangle Joey Cheek
An Olympic Gold Medelist Reaching Out to Help Those in Critical Need

Blue triangle Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)
"Getting in the Way" of Violence

Blue triangle Joe Clough
Teaching the Power and Fun of Music

Blue triangle Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Farm Workers Standing Together for Just Living and Working Conditions

Blue triangle College Students
Reaching Out to Others and Receiving Much in Return as "Service Retreat-ers"

Blue triangle Conscientious Objectors
Taking Courageous Stands
after Broader Experience and New Perspectives

Blue triangle Co-operativespdf symbol
Building Community, Nurturing Health, Promoting Sustainability

Blue triangle Corona Mary, OSM
Integrating Eastern and Western Traditions, into Her Life and Writings

Blue triangle Courageous Journalistspdf symbol
Loosing their Lives to Report Injustices and Human Rights Violations

Blue triangle David C. Duncombe
Combining Pastoral and Prophetic Ministry for Global Debt Relief

Blue triangle Carol Gilbert, OP, and Ardeth Platte, OP
Risking Time in Jail to Build a Nonviolent World

Blue triangle Paula Gonzalez, SC
Learning from the Earth for Simple and Sustainable Living

Blue triangle "Granny D"
Having Walked 3,000 Miles for Campaign Finance Reform -- in her 90s

Blue triangle Mary Hamiltonpdf symbol
Reaching Out to the Sick and Infirm -- Lovingly, Faithfully

Blue triangle Corbin Harney
Living on the Spiritual Side of the Material Plane of the Living Earth

Blue triangle Dorothy and Gwen Hennessey, OSF
Standing Together, Acting Nonviolently to End Violence -- as "Sister-sisters"

Blue triangle Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR)pdf symbol
Keeping Vigil for Social Justice within the Corporate World

Blue triangle Mary Johnson
Moving from Death to Life by Forgiving and Loving the Murderer of Her Sonpdf symbol

Blue triangle Craig Kielburger
Believing in the Power of Children

Blue triangle June Kjome
Working for Peace and Justice Is "God's Work"

Blue triangle Pam Konkel
"Changing the Face of Disability on the Planet

Blue triangle Juan Melendez and Bud Welch
Choosing Forgiveness -- from Opposite Places

Blue triangle Arnold Mireles (English) (Español)
Giving One's All to Build Community

Blue triangle Greg Mortensonpdf symbol
Promoting Peace, One School at a Time

Blue triangle Pat Nalls
Moving from Deep Pain to Outreach and Sisterhood

Blue triangle George and Shirley Neidel
Knowing the Needs of Others, Intuitively

Blue triangle Gaylord Nelson
Inspiring Environmental and Political Leadership for the Global Good

Blue triangle Oberlin Sixpdf symbol
Praying, Reflecting, Planning, and Acting in Behalf of Justice and Peace

Blue triangle Obang Okello
Sharing Faith, Hope, and Courage after Escaping Genocide

Blue triangle Peace-building 6th Graderspdf symbol
Learning and Educating about Afghan People through Mosaics

Blue triangle Anh Pham
Bringing Joy and Love to All after Escaping to U.S. from War-torn Vietnam

Blue triangle Catherine Pinkerton, CSJpdf symbol
Advocating and Educating for Social Justice on Capitol Hill and acros U.S.

Blue triangle Popular Women's Organization (OFP) (English) (Español)
Acting Bravely in the Struggle for Human Rights in Colombia

Blue triangle Wendell Potterpdf symbol
Courageously Blowing the Whistle on his Former Employer, the Insurance Industry

Blue triangle Sheila
Turning Her Life Around and Becoming a Loving, Contributing Member of Her Community

Blue triangle Marilyn Sheppardpdf symbol
Sharing Love, Affirmation, and a Generous Heart with Everyone

Blue triangle Dorothy "Dot" Stang, SNDdeN
Giving Her Life in the Struggle for Justice in Brazil

Blue triangle Patrice Stankeypdf symbol
Living Courageously, with Determination Midst Suffering and Change

Blue triangle Chiune Sugihara
Risking Honor and Career to Save Refugees

Blue triangle Bishop Walter Sullivan
Living and Leading as an Ambassador of Peace

Blue triangle Thomas E. Trimmer
Converting from Killer to Peacemaker

Blue triangle Babina Tuladurpdf symbol
Working to End Human Trafficking

Blue triangle Heitor Turrini, OSM
Living in Solidarity and Working for Justice

Blue triangle Rajiv Vora
Living and Sharing the Way of Nonviolence

Blue triangle Thai Vue
Fleeing War and Terror to Build Life and Community in the U.S.

Blue triangle Frances Wanbaugh, OSM
Being a Compassionate Servite Presence from Coast to Coast

Newest quarterly Inspirational People story: January 1, 2012.

For other inspiration people, visit Better World Heroes.