Ever wonder about the expression "Don’t judge a person until you have walked a mile in their shoes?" Sometimes to best help another and have full empathy, that's what's needed. Take Melissa Wilkerson, a Life Skills Case Manager at StepUp Ministry, who has been through the StepUp program.

Band Together would be nothing without our hard-working, dedicated volunteers....like Lizzie Lauffer. Lizzie is a Silent Auction co-chair and the victim of this month's volunteer spotlight.

We are big fans of Jack the Radio. Not only did they win the 2014 Last Band Standing and open our Main Event, but they embraced Band Together and worked hard to promote our events and lend their faces, voices and songs to our videos. That’s why we’re taking the time to follow-up with them to hear about life as an up and coming band, juggling other jobs and responsibilities to pursue their love of music.

Putting your life back together after something like prison isn't easy. You've done your time, but fitting back into society and the workforce is full of barriers. That's why the work our partner, StepUp Ministry, does is so important. Find out more through Daniel's story of perseverance and success.

Our 2015 partner, StepUp Ministry, provides career and life skills training to get folks back on their feet. But, they are also deeply committed to ensuring their program participants STAY on the right path and have successful lives.

Feeling like spreading some goodwill this holiday season? Unleash your philanthropic passion, and help some local charities in their mission this month. There are lots of non-monetary ways to give that make a big impact!