Studies confirm that our efforts are paying off.
Feedback tells us that over the years we've made a major difference in a lot of individual lives. We thought our readers would find it interesting to hear some of our grantees explain in their own words what our investments have meant to them. After all, one genuine way of understanding whether we are making a difference is to talk to the people directly affected by our activities. I think you'll find the stories of these five people not only inspiring , but living proof that the desire to succeed and become productive members of society is alive and well. In many cases, the only thing people need is encouragement and some financial help.