Nominate a story

Know someone making a difference?

We feature everyday people who are helping others live healthier, fuller lives: a nurse who goes the extra mile, a neighbor who started a food pantry, someone who acted bravely in a crisis, or a person who turned their own recovery into hope for others. Tell us about them, or about yourself.

Who we feature

We are looking for people whose work connects with what this magazine is about: health, food, the mind, movement, faith and caring for one another. For example:

  • Everyday heroes who stepped in during an emergency, saved a life or protected someone at risk.
  • Health workers and caregivers who go far beyond the job, from nurses and home aides to family caregivers.
  • Community builders who feed neighbors, run free clinics, lead walking groups or start recovery and grief groups.
  • People of faith in action whose church, ministry or quiet service is changing lives.
  • Survivors who give back, turning their own illness, loss or recovery into help for others.

How it works

  1. 1Send the story. Fill in the form below. It takes about five minutes. You can nominate yourself or someone else.
  2. 2We read every one. A person on our team reads each nomination. We may look at the links you share and learn more about the work.
  3. 3We reach out. If we would like to feature the story, we email you first. Then, with permission, we talk with the person it is about.
  4. 4The story is published. We write the feature, check the facts with them, and share it in the magazine. Nothing is published without their consent.

What helps us most

Specific details make a story come alive. Tell us what happened, when and where, who it helped, and why it matters to you. Links to a news story, website or social media page are welcome. You don't need to be a writer; just tell it the way you would tell a friend.

Send a nomination

Who are you nominating? (required)
About you
About the person you are nominating
Do they know you are nominating them?
Are they 18 or older?
What is the story about? Choose any that fit.
We use your details only to follow up on this nomination. See our privacy policy.

Questions

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. If you are doing work that helps people, we want to hear about it in your own words. Choose "Myself" at the top of the form.

Does it cost anything to be featured?

No. Features are free, always. We never accept payment for a story, and no one from the magazine will ever ask you for money.

Will every nomination be featured?

We can’t feature everyone, but we read every nomination. If we would like to tell the story, we will email you.

What if the person doesn’t know I nominated them?

That’s fine, many nominations are a surprise. We will always talk with them and ask permission before we write or publish anything about them.

Can I nominate someone under 18?

Yes. We will only contact a young person through a parent or guardian, and we will only publish with a parent or guardian’s written permission.

Will you share health details?

Only what the person chooses to share. Health and faith are personal, and we let each person decide what goes in their story.

Something else? Write to us.