Day 1 as Petfinder.com's volunteer team Rescue U is serving in Guthrie Oklahoma helping to rebuild the county shelter that was destroyed by the tornado May of 2011

OBAT Helpers is a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization committed to providing aid, support, education and economic empowerment to the suffering and displaced people known as, “Biharis.” The Biharis have been stranded in Bangladesh since it achieved independence from Pakistan in 1971. Referred to as, “stranded Pakistanis,” this community was supposed to be repatriated to Pakistan after the two countries separated but most of them could not due to political complications. They are presently citizens of nowhere, unclaimed by either country and marked by the UNHCR as refugees, yet deprived of the rights of refugees. They still live in the camps that were supposed to serve as their temporary shelter forty years ago. This population is scattered across sixty-six camps which house around 300,000 people. Anyone visiting these camps would see a family of 7-10 people sharing a living space of 8x10 ft.; open sewers and overflowing drains; a single toilet or two for one hundred or so people; innoce

Village Partners International is an international example of how personal compassion, local initiative, and individual abilities can successfully engage to make the world a better community. Clean water, education, nutrition and healthcare have all been improved through the partnership between Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida and PaCoDef, a grass roots community development organization begun by the people of Papoli. Here we see the culmination of a decade's work as a clinic is dedicated to serve the population of this small village in Uganda.

Martin Thuku is a 19-year old Kenyan artist living in Nairobi. The title of this short film is a line from one of his favorite quotes: No matter how cruel the day was, the sun will rise tomorrow for a new day. For Martin, who grew up at the Kandara Children's Home after the loss of his parents, his art is an inspiration and reaffirmation that whatever hardships we have endured, we are still the architects, or artists, of our own destiny. Camera: Kirsty McKullich - Vision Africa Production: Ridealist in association with Vision Africa Music: Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0"

This week on Profiles In Caring, a spotlight brightly shines on a group building homes for servicemen and women, severely injured at war, protecting our rights and freedoms. Homes For Our Troops builds speicalized/adaptable homes for injured veterans, providing a home and a "thank you" from a nation proud to call these men and women our own. We travel to Parkdale, Oregon and Herriman, Utah to bring you this story and make Homes For Our Troops our most recent Ambassador of Caring Award winner. http://www.homesforourtroops.org/

A song I wrote for homeless teens. I know how much they are hurting because I used to be one.

In February 2012, Sue Beer and Alison Price will embark on a grueling 500km, 11-day cycle challenge through Cambodia to help stop sexual slavery in SE Asia. According to the U.N., trafficking is a $32 billion annual industry that ensnares about 2.5 million people around the world at any given time. Girls as young as three years old are sold for as little as US$50. Pimps are sewing them up again so they can be sold as "virgins". This is Sue and Alison's drive to do what they're doing. They will cycle over undulating terrain from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap to help put an end to slavery, and rescue and heal its survivors for the Somaly Mam Foundation. To support Sue & Alison, visit: http://www.crowdrise.com/FUTURESGLOBALRIDECAMBODIA/fundraiser/SueBeer http://www.crowdrise.com/FUTURESGLOBALRIDECAMBODIA/fundraiser/ALISONPRICE Credits: Chris Gelken - Producer & Cameraperson (GoPro HD2) Shirley Han Ying - Producer, Cameraperson (Canon 5D Mark II), Video & Audio Editor & Colorist

End Domestic Violence. If you hit someone on the street, it's a crime. If you hit someone in the home, it's still a crime. All human beings have the right to live with dignity and respect, and be free from violence and abuse. Report domestic violence. Help raise awareness. Produced by Chris Gelken & Shirley Han Ying

End Domestic Violence. If you hit someone on the street, it's a crime. If you hit someone in the home, it's still a crime. All human beings have the right to live with dignity and respect, and be free from violence and abuse. Report domestic violence. Raise awareness.

Gods Grace Garden, or GGG, is one of the first totally organic farms in China. Established in 2001 by Terese Zhang, GGG covers 150mu (about 25 acres or 10 hectares) and not an inch is wasted! And not an ounce of artificial fertilizer or pesticide intrudes through the walled farm that is home to a dozen cows, numerous dogs, and countless geese, chickens and ducks.

Hands of Action Uganda is a not-for-profit Community Based Organization. Formerly known as the Randa United Farmers Group, Hands of Action Uganda was created by a group of men and women in Bududa district of Eastern Uganda. It aims empower rural communities in their battle against poverty and HIV/AIDS through sustainable agricultural programs and education. Animation & Graphic Design by Marcia Bujold Design www.marciabujolddesign.com Narration by Ayo Johnson (Director of Viewpoint Africa) www.viewpointafrica.com Producer & Script - Chris Gelken Video Editor, Captions & Titles - Shirley Han Ying Audio Editing - Marcia Bujold & Shirley Han Ying

This is not the retirement that Wang Liping had planned. Out in all weathers, caring for abandoned dogs. In fact, shed never owned a dog, didnt even like them very much. But about ten years ago her brother introduced her to Lulu... December 31, 2009 Produced by Chris Gelken & Shirley Han Ying

HandsOn Hong Kong (HOHK) strives to be the first point of contact for individuals in Hong Kong who want to be involved in community service. HOHK is a nonprofit organization that actively recruits and manages volunteers to participate in volunteer activities operated by local charities. Using an international model of volunteerism that has been utilized in nearly 70 cities worldwide, HOHK acts as an intermediary between volunteers and charity organizations. Video produced by Chris Gelken & Shirley Han Ying. Music "There is Romance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0".

“CAI is a Chinese character, is three simple strokes. And it means talent, human talent. And for us, it’s really something that represents how we can turn something as simple as children into something great.”Judy Shen, CAI. February 27, 2010 Produced by Chris Gelken & Shirley Han Ying To learn more about CAI and how you can support their activities, either as a volunteer or through a donation, visit their website www.cai-china.org

Out of every twenty residents of Hong Kong, there is one ethnic minority living here. Surveys show over 40% of them are suffering from unemployment or unstable job security due to the language barrier and a lack of resources in access to quality Chinese language education. In order to promote racial equality in the territory, Hong Kong Unison, a public charitable institution, organizes an annual hiking event named "Hikathon" to fight for equal education opportunities and quality Chinese education for all Hong Kong residents, especially the ethnic minorities. Hike for Equality - Unison Hikathon 2011 For more information on Hong Kong Unison, please visit their website at www.unison.org.hk 每二十位香港居民人口中，便有一位是少數族裔。研究顯示，超過 40％的少數族裔居民由於語言障礙、缺乏有效的中文學習途徑，因而失業或不穩定就業。 為推動香港地區的種族平等，公益慈善機構香港融樂會每年都舉辦名位"融樂行"的行山活動，為全港居民、尤其是少數族裔爭取平等的教育機會和優質合適的中文教育。 欲了解更多香港融樂會的信息，請訪問他們的網站 www.unison.org.hk Credits: Shirley Han Ying - Producer, Videographer, Video & Audio Editor (製片人、攝像師、視頻/音頻編輯) Chris Ge

The final installment of Rescue U serving in Oklahoma

Rescue U Volunteers from Pennsylvania and Oklahoma come together to rebuild Guthrie Animal Shelter. The shelter was demolished in May 2011 by an F5 tornado. This video lets you meet some of the volunteers, and find out why they do this.

Rescue U Volunteers from Pennsylvania and Oklahoma come together to rebuild Guthrie Animal Shelter. The shelter was demolished in May 2011 by an F5 tornado. This video captures the progress of the build about halfway through.

Rescue U Volunteers from Pennsylvania and Oklahoma come together to rebuild Guthrie Animal Shelter. The shelter was demolished in May 2011 by an F5 tornado. This video captures Day 1 of the build.

Petfinder.com Rescue U in Guthrie Oklahoma part 3

Part 2 of the Petfinder.com Rescue U volunteers serving in Guthrie Oklahoma, helping to rebuild an animal shelter destroyed by a tornado

This week on Profiles In Caring, a story to inspire the entire family.  Dr. Sherman Coleman of Shriner's Hospital, devoted his entire life to helping those less fortunate.  Profiles had the opportunity to join Dr. Coleman on his historic last trip to Juarez,  as he provided orthopedic care for children in the poorest areas of Mexico.  We are proud to present this story in his memory and to re-enforce the good work done by all of those associated with Shriner's Hospitals across our nation. Then, we're off to find "Common Ground."  In this case, common ground is the launching organization for those with disabilities.  From snowshoeing to white water rafting, this story will uplift you and encourage you to find common ground for all people.

This week, Profiles In Caring examines the phenomenon of angels....real, live angels doing good for people a half-world away. Angels For Afghanistan is an organization formed by spouses of United States National Guardsmen serving in Afghanistan. The women thought by doing service, like sending shoes, they could help supply basic needs. Well, wait until you see what this has developed into now! And then it's Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Just as the name implies, this group recruits volunteers to help middle and low-income residents fix up their homes. Watch as new recruits catch the spirit of volunteerism – and help improve our community!

This week on Profiles In Caring, a look at the formation and continuing impact of the Rose Education Foundation. Randy Ellsworth tells the incredible story of surviving a devastating earthquake in Guatemala. After locals literally saved his life by pulling him from the rubble, he vowed to return and help the country which had given him a second chance at life. That vow became reality when Randy formed the Rose Education Foundation. But the story doesn't end there. We'll also introduce you to Jeff and Nancy Flamm, who so believed in what Randy and the Rose Education Foundation was doing, they decided to forego the annual family vacation and travel to Guatemala to help build schools, a library and basketball court.

This week on Profiles in Caring, after a tragic plane crash takes the life of its founder, a dedicated group of medical volunteers carry on the legacy of Dr. Blaine Hirsche. We travel with the group as they bring smiles; Hirsche Smiles, to the children of Guatemala. It is a touching tribute paid to Dr. Hirsche as well as a tribute to those sacrificing so much to make proper medical care available to these children who have no other means of getting it. And then, Profiles In Caring is there as an Iranian immigrant to the United States lives his dream of providing free health care to those who cannot afford it or cannot get insurance. It all happens at the Maliheh Free Clinic. Dr. Mansoor Emam is an example to all as he dedicates his life to the less fortunate and you won't believe how many people he's helped in just six months!

This week on Profiles In Caring, the world-famous author of The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans, shares his innermost desire to help the most innocent of our society; abused and neglected children. Using proceeds from his book, Evans has created Christmas Box Houses to serve as safe havens for unfortunate children. But he doesn't stop there. Profiles joins Evans as he travels to the Peruvian jungle to help rebuild elementary school buildings. It is a story of giving you will not soon forget. Also, a once in a lifetime chance for you to experience an up close and personal acquaintance with one of the most dedicated humanitarians, not only in the United States, but in the world. Pamela Atkinson, a champion for our nation's homeless, joins forces with Volunteers Of America, to find those who face the world on their own, with no clothing or shelter. Profiles is privileged to follow Pamela as she teaches us all the life lesson of looking out for those who have not.

This week on Profiles in Caring we travel with the Beehive Foundation, just South of our American borders, across a river and into one of the poorest regions of North America, Juarez Mexico. It is a New Mexico man's life long mission to deliver goods and American good will to those in desperate need. Then, we're off to Ecuador as Project Perfect World leads an international effort to bring orthopedic surgical care to destitute young patients who never afford these life enriching procedures.

This week, Profiles In Caring is in Ecuador with OSSO, the Idaho based, Orphanage Support Services Organization. Each volunteer spends a minimum of three months helping orphans in Quito and Cuenca. Find out why some of these volunteers end up staying even longer! Globus Relief’s mission of saving lives, "one child at a time" is realized through an incredible collection and distribution system. We'll show you how it's done and how these goods are delivered to those in desperate need. They are the humanitarian agency that enables hundreds of humanitarian agencies to accomplish their goodwill missions worldwide.

This week the 'Profiles in Caring' team travels with American volunteers working in Kenya. It is the story of CHOICE Humanitarian - the Center for Humanitarian Outreach and Intercultural Exchange. 'Every day' family volunteers come together to help with two school projects in a small village outside of Mombosa. It is a story of friendship, hard work, and affection spanning thousands of miles. NuSkin Force For Good- EB After losing both their children to EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) San Francisco parents triumph over tragedy as they lead the cause to find a cure for this genetically transmitted skin disorder. Their fight is carried out with the generous support of the Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation and Stanford University.

This week on PIC, he is one of the world's foremost billionaire businessmen, a 2-time cancer survivor, and a renowned philanthropist who has given away hundreds of millions of dollars - so what is he doing in Armenia? It is the story of Jon M. Huntsman and his quest to help Armenia rebuild after the devastating 1988 earthquake. We travel with the Huntsman family to see how their efforts have paid off!

This week on Profiles in Caring: Hidden away from Tourists who flock to Kenya, is a dying, desperate society whose only prayers are for water. We’ll introduce you to a group of Americans who “In their Own Quiet Way” are proving that they actually do Give A Dam. Witness, is a desperate group of Kenyans, hundreds of thousands of them, who struggle daily just to survive. And it’s not because of unemployment, not because of disease, or societal ills. It’s a daily effort just to find water. Photojournalist Lynn Peterson recently returned from Kenya, and brings us this story on one American group called “In Our Own Quiet Way” who has stepped up, to provide a permanent solution to this problem, and “In their “not so” Quiet Way” they proving that they “Give a Dam”. Website: https://www.inourownquietway.com/

This week on Profiles in Caring, we feature a group of nonprofits, supported by the Child Rescue Association of North America, with one common cause; to eliminate the child sex trade in the United States and Canada, including child trafficking & exploitation. From a benefit concert at Thanksgiving point Utah, to an award winning documentary "Playground" , Child Rescue and it's vast nonprofit partners are providing promotion, awareness campaigns and funding for front-line task forces working to combat this problem. These are NGO's and law enforcement agencies that are fighting this war for our children's safety from predators.

This week on Profiles in Caring it’s the conclusion of our 2 part Equitable Life and Casualty Ambassador Caring Awards special as we take a look back at some of our favorite previous award recipients. We begin in Memphis, TN , and spend a day at The Memphis Union Mission as we share the story of a multi-faceted approach to helping and healing both the physical and spiritual person. www.memphisunionmission.org Then we’re off to in Kearney, NE. for 2 stories on The Senior Hospitality Center and Life Choices. Find out what makes these two groups stand out in their local communities. And we conclude the show in Montgomery, Alabama and a look at one of our nation's most pressing issues; domestic violence. The Sunshine Center makes "survivors" from women who have no where to turn as they restore their self esteem. www/familysunshine.org

This week on Profiles in Caring, once again Profiles was honored with Two more Emmy (r) awards! So we thought that we would revisit these incredible stories and share them with you. Profiles won for stories done on the group In Our Own Quiet Way :Give a Dam Kenya Project and on the PonHeary Ly Foundation in Cambodia We are incredibly proud of our team, our product and the commitment to excellence in every story we tell.....but we are just as proud and honored to assist the groups "profiled" in telling their stories and helping them find resources, donors etc. in continuing their great humanitairan work. To date, Profiles in Caring has now received 11 Emmy nominations with 6 Awards to Lynn Peterson, Shauna Scott, Doug Jardine, Kimberly Perkins-Klintworth and Randall Carlisle. And so congratulations to all involved with Profiles In Caring and thanks so very much to those who help keep this dream alive.

This week on Profiles In Caring, a visit to Kathmandu, Nepal as we explore Worldstock.com, the philanthropic arm of Overstock.com Worldstock.com travels the globe to find unique pieces of art, jewelry, rugs and more, for sale on the internet. The benefit of this humanitarian effort is that because they are able to sell their wares through Worldstock.com, artisans can better support their own families as they provide the rest of us with marvelous and traditional pieces. From brothers keeping their father's tradition alive to one man making beautiful earrings in his humble home, you will enjoy the emotional stories of how these gifted artisans bring their creations to you.

Carolyn has 7 albums and numerous single releases. Her latest singles ôBlack Goldö & Haven of Love

This week on Profiles in Caring it’s part 1 of a 2 part Equitable Life and Casualty Ambassador Caring Awards special. We take a look back at some of our favorite previous award recipients. We start in the community of Bourne, Texas and the to Hill Country Family Services. This small non profit takes makes it a priority to feed and clothe the less fortunate. You won't believe the volunteer effort needed to make this happen. In fact, those lining up for food went all the way around two city blocks and police were called in to help with traffic. www.hillcountryfamilyservices.org Then we’re off to Colorado, the story of the Springs Rescue Mission. You might think it's the same as many shelters around the nation, until you see how they teach once troubled men how to become gourmet chefs! www.mysrm.org and finally we end this 1st part of 2 episodes in Rock Hill, South Carolina and an Ambassador of Caring Award Winner. Hospice & Community Care. A very touching story on how volunteers ma

This week on Profiles In Caring, two Ambassador of Caring Award winners! First we travel to Broomfield, Colorado and pay a visit to the standard in pre-school education when itcomes to the integration of developmentally challenged children and those we see as "typical". Bal Swan, an early, successful local developer, donated land for this school and now, 50 years later, it is amazing what these dedicated teachers have accomplished. Next, to Layton, Utah and those who help women fighting domestic abuse. Safe Harbor my just look like a building on the outside, but miracles are constant occurrences on the inside and dozens of professionals and volunteers rally to help women who find themselves in very dangerous situations.

what many consider to be the most giving of all NBA mascots, the Utah Jazz Bear. We followed Bear for three months to catch the humanitarian side of what this incredible individual does.From visits to hospitals, homes and Easter Egg hunts, "Bear" has been giving for 16 years.And, as a treat, you will HEAR Bear speak for the first time about his job, his giving and the legacy of humanitarian workinside the Utah Jazz organization.

we return to Cambodia for the first day of school with the PonHeary Ly Foundation. Their goal is to locate and serve the many children in Cambodia who live in the poorest rural villages and do not attend school. School in Cambodia is "free" during primary school, but the problem is that most impoverished children do not have the approximately $20 a year it costs to procure uniforms, shoes and their school supplies.The PonHeary Ly organization provides these "$20 bundles" so that the maximum number of children can attend primary and lower secondary school. It's a dramatic story you won't want to miss, as we were surprised with a visit from Typhoon Ketsana which hit landfall on the same day these supplies were intended to be delivered. website: http://theplf.org/

The recent earthquake in Haiti has focused the world's attention on this Caribbean island, and an unprecedented global relief effort is now underway. But Haiti has long needed help, and one of the first Profiles in Caring episodes we did took us there nearly 8 years ago with a group called Hope Alliance. Another episode took us back to Haiti in 2008 with a surgical team, Village Partners International. Both nonprofit groups we featured are still working in Haiti today, and both suffered tremendous losses. Lives were lost, along with years of friendship and progress. And leaders in both groups say their work WILL GO ON.

This week on Profiles in Caring, It's part one of the 2 part epic story on the Father Ray foundation in Pattaya Thailand. Their primary mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of under privileged children, young people with disabilities and the poor of Thailand. In this 1st episode we take an intimate look inside the various programs designed to help save the orphaned, abandoned and runaway children of Thailand. Webste: http://www.fr-ray.org/home/?menu=home

The God's Child Project. We travel to Antigua, Guatemala to share the inspiring story of Patrick Atkinson, his organization, and their efforts to stop human trafficking, to increase educational opportunities and help the mothers and widows of Antigua through a mother's club. The stories are poignant and gripping and frankly, might be a little tough to watch; but this is life in Guatemala and The God's Child Project is doing whatever it can to help. http://www.godschild.org/

it’s a story so epic, that it will take us 2 full episodes to tell. Empowering Lives International takes us on a multi-country African tour of humanity as they help “Empower” the lives of those most in need. From the dusty deserts of Southern Sudan, to the outskirts of the Kenyan Bush, to the slums the D.R. Congo. It’s a Profiles in Caring you won’t want to miss. http://www.empoweringlives.org/

"Our purpose is to protect and provide for animals while fostering an awareness of their importance in our lives." Friends of Animals Utah (FOAU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Park City, Utah. FOAU is comprised of staff and volunteers dedicated to assisting shelters in northern Utah, in rescuing and finding new homes for dogs and cats. Through shelter rescues, FOAU has achieved the goal of ending euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats. Under certain circumstances, our group also rescues animals from the streets and responds to cries for assistance from local pet owners who can no longer care for their pets for various reasons.

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