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What does it look like to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity? In our latest EmpowHER spotlight, we share the inspiring journey of Melanie Martin, a nonprofit leader of Turning Point Advocacy Services whose path shifted, evolved, and ultimately aligned with her deepest sense of impact. ✨

From discovering her passion in college, to navigating challenges as a young woman in leadership, embracing career setbacks as growth moments, and redefining success beyond titles and pay — her story is one of courage, heart, and unwavering purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to lead with intention and empower others along the way, this is for you: https://www.missioneb.com/post/empowher-melanie-martin-executive-director-of-turning-point-advocacy-services

EmpowHER: Melanie Martin, Executive Director of Turning Point Advocacy Services Melanie Martin is a leader whose journey into the nonprofit sector began with uncertainty but quickly transformed into clarity and purpose. From navigating leadership as a young woman to redefining success beyond titles and compensation, her story is rooted in service, resilience, and lifting others...

Behind every powerful nonprofit story is someone who helps bring it to life. For many organizations, that person is Gurney, the man behind the camera at Double Zoot Creative. 🎥

From scripting to shooting, editing to animation, Ken wears every hat in video production—helping nonprofits, hospitals, and small businesses share stories that truly make an impact.

Get a glimpse into his world in our latest Day in the Life feature: https://www.missioneb.com/post/day-in-the-life-of-ken-gurney-owner-at-double-zoot-creative

Day in the Life of Ken Gurney, Owner at Double Zoot Creative At Double Zoot Creative, no two days look alike. Kenneth Gurney, the owner and operator of this video production company, wears many hats—sometimes all at once. From client management to directing shoots, from editing footage to handling the books, Ken is the definition of a “one man band.”

On August 22, we celebrate kindness, compassion, and the people who lift us up when we need it most, because National Be an Angel Day is here! 👼💛

We rounded up incredible nonprofits that embody the spirit of being an angel every single day — for families, communities, and the world. From granting wishes to empowering independence, these organizations inspire us to in our own lives.

Read the full roundup 👉 https://www.missioneb.com/post/celebrate-be-an-angel-day-with-inspiring-nonprofits

Tagging our angels:

💫 Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis
💫 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
💫 Make-A-Wish America
💫 Angel Flight East
💫 The Salvation Army St. Louis
💫 Covenant House International
💫 Emmaus Homes
💫 Random Acts
💫 Be An Angel

Let’s celebrate them — and remember, you can be someone’s angel everyday too. 🌟

Celebrate "Be an Angel Day" with Inspiring Nonprofits National Be an Angel Day — a day dedicated to kindness, compassion, and uplifting others. Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing a smile, or supporting a mission that lifts entire communities, being an angel doesn’t always mean having wings — sometimes, it simply means showing up for someone i...