Impact

On this episode of Impact, see how lessons from the Holocaust are helping police officers better understand those they serve. We then introduce you to a charity that sees its projects through from start to finish by traveling half way around the world to get them done. From DJ to fundraiser, Smash describes his love of helping local charities help others. We also find a restaurant that takes your money and then gives it away-- every penny of it! Learn about a local group helping our young people find who they truly are and how to make the most of their true selves. Plus, learn from the experiences of a group of high school graduates who have seen it all since their graduation 70 years ago.

The Leadership Development Academy takes its motto, "every experience matters," seriously. The strengths-based approach helps students succeed beyond the Academy into school and social settings.

Impact is all about making changes for the better, helping those around us. On this episode, we introduce you to two people using their very different talents to bring awareness to some life threatening diseases. We also take you to Rainbows for Kids where they make young children's dreams come true. There's a new look coming to one of downtown's oldest buildings, but you might be surprised at who's suggesting some new designs. And meet a young baker who can't even vote yet, but she's mixing things up in Illinois' state capital.

This is the inspiring story about Rainbows for Kids, a wonderful not-for-profit charity dedicated to helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses and their families. The story highlights how the organization helped one young girl who lost a leg develop her talent, and find her inner strength.

On this Impact see stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. A summer camp for children who can't speak helps give them a voice during their acting debut. Students are shying away from Math and Science studies in school, but now a program at the St. Louis Science Center has them saying YES to STEM. The man behind one of the country's most popular websites is helping young tech start-ups get up and going. Did you know it's legal in Missouri to own exotic big cats. While many end up abused or abandoned a local sanctuary is now offering these cats a peaceful place to live their lives. Plus, meet a man with a simple act of kindness that is sweeping across the country and getting kids back on the basketball court.

MOAHS honors 92 year old veteran Tom Mohan with a flight in the SBD Dauntless, 70 years after he flew in the same aircraft during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

This video is about Impact 1405On this episode we have several stories of people making an impact on others just by doing what they love. See a touching story of EMS workers honored by the very patients they helped. You don't want to miss this emotional reunion. We introduce you to a group of lawyers and accountants volunteering their time to help artists understand the business side of their creative work. St. Louis is lucky to have a group that is improving the lives of those who live life in darkness ranging from 3 months old to adulthood. You'll also meet a young woman who would not take no for an answer. See how she broke down barriers in a sport reserved mainly for boys and is now being talked about as an Olympic hopeful.

Impact is always looking for extraordinary people dedicated to making a difference. On this show we catch up with the volunteers of one of the areas most respected charities who provide free medical transports to patients around the country. Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation is making a big impact on the healthcare provided to it's patients with the help of some creative ideas and the St. Louis Cardinals Rally squirrel. St. Louis is home to a new Mississippi River bridge that opens up an economic gateway and makes a huge impact on area transit. Plus, meet an area artist repurposing items while transforming lives.

Impact goes global, from the Rose Bowl to Malawi Africa. See how a local woman is giving hands on help to children half a world away. Families of organ donors get to see their loved ones memorialized in one of the nation's largest parades. Meanwhile, a local school district takes a new approach to stop hunger not only in school but in their community. And a local university takes a fresh look at an old industry in hopes of getting high school students to think about the future. Plus, we'll show you how books, bikes and computer are getting at-risk kids some real-life skills.

On this episode of Impact, Young minds meet in St. Louis to find solutions to some of the world's biggest problems, all under the direction of former President Bill Clinton. A Maplewood coffee house is using its profits to help developmentally disabled adults create artwork that helps them both physically and emotionally. Schools are back in session and that means bully's are back in school. Cleveland NJROTC High School shares its anti-bullying program to tackle this bad behavior, putting students in charge of their actions. Plus, see how donating your old worn out of shoes could help enrich the lives of thousands of people in some of the world's poorest countries.

In this edition of Impact, we introduce you to the Breakfast Club at De Smet High School where students reach out to help fellow students who have lost a parent or close loved. You'll meet a woman who is dedicating her life to helping inner city students discover new options other than what they may learn on the streets of their neighborhoods. There's a new house on the block in Webster Groves and it's like no other. Find out what makes this home so unique and how it will soon become a model for future homes being built across the country. Going green is something we try to achieve in all aspects of our lives, but how about a green burial. It's the wave of the future for funerals, and we'll tell you why.

Let us introduce you to some extraordinary people around our area who are making a difference on the lives of those around them. On this episode you will meet a surgeon who says he's a better doctor after suffering a debilitating disease that left his paralyzed from the waist down. Find out about a new program designed to break the cycle of homelessness and all the participants have to do is find their true talent. An amazing statistic states that a majority of African American students who head off to college will never get their degree. We found a new school with a new attitude about education hoping to change all that. And one of St. Louis' best known neighborhoods is going green with a community garden that is all about helping those who need it most.

It doesn't take much to make a difference in someone's life and we have some wonderful stories of commitments of personal time and resources with the goal of helping others in this edition of Impact. A local agency is reaching out to homeless veterans teaching them how to get out of their economic slump. Meet a woman who wants to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness by putting the disease in the spotlight. A local hospital is hitting the roads and heading to schools offering free healthcare to hundreds of school children throughout the area. Meanwhile, a best selling author is scoring big with local students who want to play sports, and all it costs them is a couple of afternoons of reading. And finally, see how one local teacher is turning his hobby of jewelry making into an opportunity to inspire others to help those around them.

This episode of Impact begins with a heart tugging story of a little boy suffering from a fatal illness who, today, is a true medical miracle. Local doctors use a treatment never tried in the U.S. before and make medical history. We'll also introduce you to a man making his own impact on children in need of medical help and all he did was retire. Healthy eating is making a comeback and the new trend is to buy locally produced foods. See how you can be sure the freshest food is making it's way from area farms to your table. And if you have a gardening question, who are you going to call? How about the Garden Guru? See who he is and what he knows on this edition of Impact.

On this edition of Impact, we feature stories that may have started with a bad situation, but those involved refuse to let it end there. You'll meet Theresa Wilson who, during a difficult time in her life, used a simple basket to remind her of all her blessings. Now her blessing basket is saving villages from poverty around the world. We'll introduce you to a woman who shares her personal nightmare with others in hopes of saving them from the same pain. We also have a great example of how St. Louis' musical community takes care of their own after a well-known local bassist faces some tough times. Parents looking for a safe option for childcare can get free advice from a local organization with the children's best interest at heart. And we're going to take you to a one of a kind room in St. Louis that is helping children with developmental disabilities to be more comfortable with their surroundings.

Compelling, brave, innovative, groundbreaking and compassionate! These words don't begin to describe the people and stories you will be introduced to on this edition of Impact. These folks truly believe in what they are doing and are willing to spend their lives, time and resources to making an impact on others. From medical breakthroughs in science to putting the most precious smile on a child's face, they each have their own special way of affecting all our lives.

Compelling, brave, innovative, groundbreaking and compassionate! These words don't begin to describe the people and stories you will be introduced to on this edition of Impact. These folks truly believe in what they are doing and are willing to spend their lives, time and resources to making an impact on others. From medical breakthroughs in science to putting the most precious smile on a child's face, they each have their own special way of affecting all our lives.

Every year a group of talented young people gather to do their part to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes. But this is more than organizing a bake sale or setting up a lemonade stand. They plan, write, direct and perform in a complete stage production, all without the help of any adults. We'll show you why it's important for the show to go on every year for this cast and crew.

Impact hits the air packed full of interesting and ground breaking stories that could impact several aspects of your life. Everyone's doing their part to go “Green” and St. Louis County government is no exception. We look at all the things being being done to help out the environment and possibly save you tax dollars down the road. We also discover a unknown organization right here in St. Louis taking on the enormous task of saving thousands of plants that keep you healthy from being wiped off the earth. And we've all heard about the health benefits of red wine, but what about white wine drinkers? Get ready to celebrate! A scientist and a businessman from our area may have the solution to a healthier white wine. Plus, a local organization is making huge strides in helping the visually impaired after more than a century of service. And finally, a group of young kids who are literally running the show. See how the Arch City Theater Troupe is using their talents to help stamp out a childhood illness.

Impact hits the air packed full of interesting and ground breaking stories that could impact several aspects of your life. Everyone's doing their part to go “Green” and St. Louis County government is no exception. We look at all the things being being done to help out the environment and possibly save you tax dollars down the road. We also discover a unknown organization right here in St. Louis taking on the enormous task of saving thousands of plants that keep you healthy from being wiped off the earth. And we've all heard about the health benefits of red wine, but what about white wine drinkers? Get ready to celebrate! A scientist and a businessman from our area may have the solution to a healthier white wine. Plus, a local organization is making huge strides in helping the visually impaired after more than a century of service. And finally, a group of young kids who are literally running the show. See how the Arch City Theater Troupe is using their talents to help stamp out a childhood illness.

Impact showcases individuals and organizations making a difference both at home and outside our city limits. In this program we visit OASIS to find out about efforts to stop childhood obesity not just in St. Louis, but across the country. You'll meet a UMSL professor teaming up with a Hollywood actress to make the future better for our youngest generations. The future is bright for those seeking the services of a local group called Community Hardship Against Women. This organization helps families turn their lives around, but they also ask for something in return. Plus, there's a new team in town where the players win big no matter how the score ends up on the field. And we go inside the “America I Am” exhibit at the Missouri History Museum to see just how our lives are shaped by African American history.

St. Louis based OASIS has received a major grant from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield to help combat obesity by pairing adults 50-plus with school aged children and teaching them about healthy eating and active lifestyles. In fact, this program is now being shared throughout the country.

About 4 years ago a local soccer coach decided to form a soccer team and the players would be homeless men living on the streets of St. Louis. The team is now part of a national homeless soccer league called Street Soccer USA. They play local high school teams to practice and they have been invited to attend the national games in Washington DC. But the real winning takes place off the field where a majority of these players are able to get their lives together and are no longer homeless.

University of Missouri–St. Louis economist Lea-Rachel Kosnik shares a common goal with one big-name celebrity. Kosnik has joined actress Natalie Portman and five other scientist mothers to urge the EPA to impose harsher regulations on companies disposing of toxic air pollution.

In 1988 Community Women Against Hardship was co-founded by Gloria L. Taylor and the late Betty J. Lee after reading a report about the poverty line in the City of St. Louis. They set up a Family Support Center for those families struggling with poverty issues and have provided service to over 5,000 women and children.

We take you inside the Tavis Smiley exhibit, America I am. It looks at the African American history and just how much of an impact it has had on our society. This exhibit is goes beyond the dark history we are so familiar with and looks at the amazing achievements of many african americans. And when you look at where this group of Americans came from those accomplishments seem that much more brilliant.

Impact showcases individuals and organizations making a difference both at home and outside our city limits. In this program we visit OASIS to find out about efforts to stop childhood obesity not just in St. Louis, but across the country. You'll meet a UMSL professor teaming up with a Hollywood actress to make the future better for our youngest generations. The future is bright for those seeking the services of a local group called Community Hardship Against Women. This organization helps families turn their lives around, but they also ask for something in return. Plus, there's a new team in town where the players win big no matter how the score ends up on the field. And we go inside the “America I Am” exhibit at the Missouri History Museum to see just how our lives are shaped by African American history.