Jared Fenton
Jared Fenton is the Founder and Executive Director of The Reflect Organization, a national mental wellness nonprofit with college and university chapters, dedicated to empowering students to foster a culture of authenticity, self-love, and allyship. Jared told his story of how becoming the One Caring Person in someone's life can make all the difference. Jared won the Judges' Award and the Crowd Favorite Award at MISSION Story Slam 5: #StayHome Edition.
Alex Hillman
Alex Hillman is the founder of Indy Hall, Philly's hippest co-work community. Alex shares a story about the impact COVID has had on his work and his community. Alex was competing for PhilAbundance at MISSION Story Slam 5: #StayHome Edition
Corrinne O'Connell
Corrinne O'Connell, Executive Director of Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia connects her childhood memories with our current situation and how the privilege of staying home is still denied to so many. Corrinne competed for Habitat For Humanity
Linda Breitstein
Linda Breitstein was already socially isolated due to an injury when COVID restrictions were announced. She shares some lessons learned from an extended stay in quarantine. Linda was competing for José Andres World Central Kitchen.
Maiken Scott
Maiken Scott is the Producer and Host of The Pulse on WHYY in Philadelphia. Her story is about the importance of journalism during the pandemic. Maiken told her story for WHYY.
Hunter Boyle
Hunter Boyle is an American ex-pat in Melbourne Australia who told a story from 14 hours in the future about finding home in another country. Hunter told his story for Doctors Without Borders