“You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you.”
Check out this moving essay by Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ and ‘Rock Center.’
MORE →The Today Show co-host shares a moving story about her father and encourages you to participate in Make A Difference Day.
MORE →So much good can be done in just one day.
Read more of Al Roker’s story about the caring volunteers who one-on-one made a difference in his family’s life.
MORE →“It’s the most incredible, uplifting feeling you can experience.”
Natalie is a National Correspondent for NBC News. Read more about her work with Back On My Feet.
MORE →The Meet The Press host mentors a young man named Steve Cherenfant through Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, D.C. Steve’s mother died in childbirth in Haiti. His father struggled emotionally and financially and died a few years ago.
MORE →Kate Snow uses her work travels to show her kids they have a good life and the importance of giving back.
MORE →Harry Smith sees the value of every volunteer effort, small and large. He says it’s part of what makes us a better country.
MORE →Lester Holt remembers how differences melted away after Sept. 11, 2001. “The horrible events of 9/11 led to some of America’s proudest moments – a level of goodness we should continue to aspire to.”
MORE →Recent posts
- 9 projects nominated. Your vote decides the winner!
- All-Star Nominee: Thousands of brothers of Delta Sigma Pi band together for good
- All-Star Nominee: After-school program teaches kids a skill to feed their families
- All-Star Nominee: Goodie Two Shoes Foundation helps 20,000 kids in nine years
- All-Star Nominee: 9- and 10-year-old sisters start a national trend
- All-Star Nominee: Brookwood flea market marks 20 years of Make A Difference Day
- All-Star Nominee: New York state prison system gives back to communities again
- All-Star Nominee: Loved Twice clothes thousands of babies
- All-Star Nominee: Neighbors help their neighbors in McAlester for the 10th year
- All-Star Nominee: 99-year-old woman champions Make A Difference Day for 15th year
Dates to remember
All-Star Award voting: February 15-29
Volunteer Week 2012: April 16-20
Winners announced: April 13-15 issue of USA WEEKEND
MDDay awards presentation: April 2012
Next Make A Difference Day: Saturday, October 27, 2012


