Members by Choice, HumanKind by Nature

Where Horses Heal Humans 

Lisa Merritt spent years as a successful interior designer in Los Angeles, building a life that looked perfect on paper. But each morning before work, she felt the call of something deeper.

“I came from a very humble background in Florida,” she says. “I worked my way up and became what most people would consider affluent. But I was unhappy with what I was doing. It wasn’t fulfilling my soul.”

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How Impersonation Scams Work

I Thought I Was Saving My Daughter, But I Was Being Scammed

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Nourishing Bodies, Minds, and Spirits

Members By Choice, HumanKind by Nature

In the world of sports coaching, few people embody the spirit of community service quite like Ben and Kami McEnroe. Their journey, which began at Cal Lutheran University (CLU) in the 1990s, has evolved into a powerful force for positive change in the lives of countless student-athletes.

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Members By Choice, HumanKind by Nature

Telling Difficult Stories One Video at a Time

As a service member advocating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) victims and military sexual trauma (MST) survivors, Tara Neitzel’s compassion for others shines through. For years, she has helped fellow service members express complex emotions and process sensitive experiences through creative multimedia. While initially focused on producing personal videos for service members, an unexpected diagnosis inspired her to embrace a new community of brave individuals.

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A Wolf in Pup’s Clothing

I had been searching for a Chow Chow puppy for months when I finally came across what seemed like the perfect opportunity on a popular online marketplace. A breeder needed to find homes for the last few pups from a recent litter. The post featured adorable photos of Chow Chow puppies. The price was surprisingly affordable, which should have been the first red flag.

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