Something to Offer.
There was a time when Brian Beckman thought the world would be better without him. Today, he runs an organization that brings hope to children in Rwanda.
Hope: More Than a Word.
"Where is hope? Where does it reside when we need it most? Why was I so lucky to find it just as all seemed lost?"
The Challenge of Compassion.
Doing life together is tough; doing it alone is even tougher. A counselor writes about bridging the gap between loneliness and interdependence.
A Worthy Struggle.
Some of TWLOHA's hardest, most important interactions are with parents who just want to help their kids. A Warped Tour volunteer shares about one such encounter.
For Emily, and for Those Looking for Answers.
“When every day seems so long and everything seems to be falling apart, the first thing you do is borrow hope, love, or faith from someone who cares.”
The First Step.
The people we meet on Vans Warped Tour stay with us far beyond the booth. Here are some reflections on moments from the Ventura, CA stop.
Why I Choose to Celebrate.
Type 1 diabetes may not be a condition TWLOHA directly addresses, but one of our summer 2013 interns says it's what drew her toward the organization.
It Isn’t Easy, But It’s Possible.
"Rehab broke me down to nothing, and then, slowly but surely, it began to build me back up." A recovered addict tells his story.
Confessions of a Depressed Comic.
"We're people, and we have problems." Kevin Breel brings refreshing honesty to the topic of depression in a compelling TED talk.
PTSD: An Unwanted Darkness.
One group significantly affected by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is the military. On PTSD Awareness Day, a veteran shares about his experience with the condition.
A Labor of Love: Collaborating with Serenity Custom Drums.
Some new friends made a custom drum for TWLOHA to use as a unique summer fundraiser. But there's a lot more to it.
Lessons Through Humanity.
Summer intern Rachel has spent a lot of time traveling the world—and found that, whoever we are, wherever we come from, we're not so different after all.
