Stories from Oprah’s Angel Network

Dancing for Haiti

sadira_17 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

I bring characters to life through the art form of dance. When I was introduced to Haitian folklore and culture, I was awe-inspired and so struck by the richness of this place and of these people.

Soccer and Smiles in Rwanda

HopeShines — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

A story from a member
Four months before landing in Rwanda, I signed up to develop the sports program for Hope Shines, a nonprofit that's committed to enhancing the lives of orphaned children in the developing world.

Support for Orphans, Caregivers in Zimbabwe

melogo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

One hot summer's day, a group of women sat under an acacia tree to talk about what they could do for the orphans and vulnerable children in their community. Seven years later ...

Fundraisers Support Brain Tumor Research

JudyColden — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

March 20, 2001: The day we received the news our son had an inoperable brain tumor. June 18, 2001: The day we lost our son. Some dates will never leave you. Keeping that in mind, we hold 3 fundraisers each year in his memory.

Pajamas for Haitian Orphans

Genevieve — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The Pajama Program has identified several places in the United States, where orphans from Haiti have been arriving to be united with adoptive parents.

San Francisco Helps Haiti

SironaCares — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The economy here in the United States is bad; we all know that. But Sirona Cares has opened the doors to allow ordinary people to make a huge difference for the people of Haiti.

Bookcrossing Project Fills Void in South Bronx

CoquiMexicano — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

A story from a member
We're a small "mom and pop" shop, first-time business owners and residents of the South Bronx. To find a way to give back to our community, we started our own literary project: a bookcrossing.

FilterPure Helps Bring Clean Water Into Haiti

lisaballantine — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

A story from a member
With an existing factory in the Dominican Republic, Filter Pure Inc. has expanded production of its innovative filters in response to the urgent need for potable drinking water in Haiti.

Living the Cliche: a Mission Trip to Africa

kristinrust — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

I always thought of a safari in Africa as the pinnacle of travel. But last year I was introduced to an organization that hosts service missions in Kenya. Before I knew it, I had signed up for a 10-day trip …

Literacy Courses Benefit Immigrants and Community

Oprah's Angel Network — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Teton Literacy Program passes on its love of literacy to the local community, enriching the lives of the children and adults it instructs.