UMass Permaculture, the product of students' wholehearted committments to making a positive change in the world, demonstrates that sustainability for communities and economies is more than a passing go-green fad.

Catering to the needs of the growing homeless student population at UCLA, Thach "Tak" Nguyen and his colleague, Bryan Pezeshki, unite campus departments for "Swipes for the Homeless."

Sherif Ebrahim slautes the true Champions of Change -- entrepreneurs who convert their ideas to reality through sacrifice and determination. He recounts the good fortunes he has been afforded and works to provide similar opporutnities for others.

Ted Lasser and the VETransfer team, with the help of the VAi2 initative, provide a never-before-seen approach to effectively tranisition veterans from active duty to like-minded civilian jobs after they return home.

Carol Attak has worked with Accenture's Diversity Supplier Program for 11 years, and strives to continue the company's successful outreach, mentorship and training programs for small and diverse suppliers.

With the support of the USDA Rural Development State Director of Utah, Emily Niehaus uses Community Rebuilds as a two-part solution to answer the sustainable, energy-efficient and cost effective housing needs of low-income, rural Americans.

Dr. Susan Amat, co-founder and Executive Director of The Launch Pad, helps expose students to the option of entrepreneurship as a viable career path.

The product of 20 years professional experience and 3 companies, Michael Burchman finds his "American Dream" fusing an entrepreneurial spirit and committment to mentorship, at the Entrepreneur Center.

It took a personal transition to bring forth Helen Taylor's true potential as a valued friend and advisor for homebuyers and an asset to the the Northeast Denver Housing Center.

With insights that benefit the average American homeowner, Ruben Andrade Jr. and NeighborWorks® Waco strive to instill -- specifically in Waco community members -- the importance of working with a HUD approved counselor and agency.

Millions of Americans have lost their homes or been in danger of losing their homes and security—Terry Galligan serves his community by providing free counseling services to those in need, helping them keep their heads above water.

Stella Matadama makes it her mission to help and advocate for people in danger of losing their homes, helping to found the Orange County Home Ownership Preservation Collaborative and serving as a Certified Foreclosure Intervention Counselor.

As a housing counselor, Sheila Reddig built a network of partners early on and educated her clients to make wise, informed decisions. She currently serves as the Homeownership/Housing Counseling Coordinator for the Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority Housing Community Development Organization.

As a HUD approved housing counseling program Charlotte O'Donnell has helped homebuyers for over 25 years and worked to merge the private sector with housing counselors.