Jock Brandis

Jock Brandis

On a trip to West Africa to help a friend fix a solar-powered drinking water system, Joost (Jock) Brandis came across an even bigger need: a simple, cost-effective peanut sheller to help poor women prepare tough ground nuts for sale. It seemed simple, and Brandis...
Jay Davidson

Jay Davidson

Jay Davidson was a high-functioning alcoholic with a 20-year career in the military until the day when his commanding officer told him to conquer his addiction – or else. Finding stability, community and spirituality in a 12-Step program, Davidson eventually...
Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming was not surprised when her son adopted a child born with HIV. She has nine adopted children herself, including some with HIV and other factors that initially made them difficult to place with a family. Her journey began after a deep depression in...
Catalino Tapia

Catalino Tapia

Catalino Tapia arrived in America from Mexico at the age of 20 with six dollars in his pocket and a sixth grade education. He worked hard, eventually starting his own gardening business to support his wife and two sons. His proudest moment came when his son graduated...