Crazy Good Turns

Joyful Noise Productions
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Aug 14, 2018 • 21min

The 'Predatory Givers' Who Make Medical Debt Disappear: RIP Medical Debt

It's like an anti-collection agency. RIP Medical Debt is buying millions in unpaid medical bills in order to forgive the debts. Meet founders Craig Antico and Jerry Ashton, and hear their plan to bury billions in their "debt cemetery."
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Jul 31, 2018 • 22min

Hope Lives on a Lake in Wisconsin

How do you overcome tragedy? At Camp HOPE, a retreat for children and adults grieving the death of a loved one, the answer is: By lifting each other up.
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Jul 17, 2018 • 14min

An Orchestra Changes the Tune for Inner City Children: OrchKids

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids program opens minds and doors to new opportunities for students at inner city schools.
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Jul 3, 2018 • 20min

These Military Heroes Walk Toward Bombs -- EOD Warrior Foundation

EOD Warrior Foundation helps the men and women who save lives by performing the military's scariest job.
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Jun 19, 2018 • 21min

Fugees Academy: An American School Showing Society at Its Best

A school in the Deep South is changing hearts and developing minds with a "tough love approach" that works. Meet founder Luma Mufleh and her students.
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Jun 5, 2018 • 30min

Martina McBride and Fans Spread the Love

Team Music is Love turns fans into volunteers and concerts into opportunities to make a difference. See how country singer Martina McBride takes her foundation on tour with her.
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May 21, 2018 • 24min

She Tracks Down Sex Traffickers -- Emily Kennedy of Marinus Analytics

Kennedy first heard of sex trafficking when she was in middle school. "It was the worst fate I could think of." So today she's fighting back as CEO of Marinus Analytics, a tech company that's helping cops send traffickers to jail.
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May 15, 2018 • 21min

Ken Langone and the Generosity of Time

Ken Langone came from nothing to become a founder of The Home Depot, but never forgot his roots. He's given staggering sums, but says his money isn't truly charity. Discover a refreshing outlook that proves you don't need riches in order to give richly.
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May 8, 2018 • 24min

The American Soldier Who Wouldn't Leave His Translator Behind

U.S. Army Captain Matt Zeller says he wouldn't be here today if it weren't for Janis Shinwari, an Afghan Translator who saved his life during an ambush. Years later, Zeller had the chance to return the favor to Janis -- and many others. But thousands more still need help.
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Apr 24, 2018 • 29min

Teacher Discovers Surprising Path to Peace: The Shropshire Music Foundation

Liz Shropshire is the daughter of a Vietnam war vet who couldn't shake the memories of her childhood. She became a music teacher, but then heard a new calling: Help refugee children. She gave up everything, brought hope to a camp halfway around the world--and then a new mission emerged.

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