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The Inspired Generosity Awards

The Inspired Generosity Awards honor nonprofits and charities nominated by Crazy Good Turns listeners.

2024

Inspired Generosity Award Winners

About the Inspired Generosity Awards

Crazy Good Turns — the podcast that recognizes and celebrates those who do great things for others — makes $10,000 donations available to charities, nonprofits or other organizations nominated by listeners.

To date, we've announced winners in our December episode. You can listen to those shows in the links below:

You can also find profiles of our past award winners below.

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Heart of Mary House

Nashville, Tenn.

This volunteer hospice in Nashville, Tenn. serves patients who have nowhere else to go. Many are homeless or estranged from their families. All are in the final weeks of their lives.

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Joshua's Heart Foundation

Miami Beach, Fla. 

At age 4, Joshua wanted to feed the hungry. The extraordinary young man has since built an organization that has served more than 6 million meals to 700,000 people in need.

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Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center

Pine Ridge, S.D.

Located on a Native Reservation one of the poorest counties in the nation, this organization provides food, shelter, and social services to local residents.

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Teens4Teens Help

Los Angeles, Calif.

Founded by two parents after their daughter went through an extremely difficult time in high school, this organization provides online support to teenagers suffering from mental or emotional health challenges.

2023

Inspired Generosity Award Winners

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Joshua's Place

South Lebanon, Ohio

Joshua's Place works closely with 5 school districts to identify and reach families needing help with hunger and instability.

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Hearts and Hooves Corral

Soddy Daisy, Tenn.

By connecting with and learning to ride horses, Hearts and Hooves provides emotional, cognitive, social, and physical benefits for people of different abilities.

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Just Keep Smiling

Gardendale, Ala.

Just Keep Smiling helps families who have children facing critical or fatal illnesses. They help pay mortgage bills, utility bills, and day-to-day living expenses.

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