Author:
Barbara R. Metzler1

Pages:
272

PASSIONARIES individuals who transform their compassionate visions into positive actions that significantly change the lives of others. Have you ever asked yourself, How can one person really make a difference? Passionaries answers that question with vivid, true stories of extraordinary social entrepreneurs turning their passions into actionand surprisingly shows how one person can change our world. This book captures an unsung movement unique to American cultureto create a legacy, make a mark, leave the world better. These modernday heroes show each of us how we can do it too. True stories of more than 35 individuals, ages 6 to 89, serve as inspiration and guides. Each profile describes the leader of an organization that has significantly impacted millions of lives. Every nonprofit in financially efficient, has made a material impact on society and is volunteer friendly. Readers will learn about what sparked the original idea for each organization, discover the creative ways obstacles were overcome and see the power of change rippling out to second and third generations of lives. Facts, figures and contact information included may encourage readers to join the ranks of the more than 20 million likeminded volunteers who helped build the organizations.