TWLOHA's "Story of" Video Series

TWLOHA's "Story of" video campaign is an attempt to communicate a message of hope, help and recovery through the telling of individual stories. We've learned that words and stories are powerful in moving people from places of isolation and pain to getting the help and support they need and deserve.

The Specifics: What will the $3,000 fund?

These videos are so important to TWLOHA and our audience because storytelling is an essential part of what do we. The “Story of” allows us to put a face to the issues so many struggle with. We only make a few videos a year because of the cost associated with filming. The $3,000 from GOOD would allow us to film two videos for this series by covering the cost of a videographer, equipment, travel expenses and location fees for a two day shoot.

Discussion

God bless you Haree for holding on to you faith and being willing to share your painful journey with others. Yes, when we tell our story it not only encourages others, but we are helped in the process. Others find hope that if we can make it, they can, too. And in the "telling" we find freedom and purpose for all the pain. Hope is indeed real and rescue is possible. I have seen it. I have experienced it, too. Thank you, God. Nothing is impossible for you!

by ruskayamama@yahoo.com

10 months ago | Reply

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by TiffanyMaryKayBeauty

10 months ago | Reply

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by TiffanyMaryKayBeauty

10 months ago | Reply

I think this idea is great, I would have loved to have done a video sharing my story.

by tori.nickel

11 months ago | Reply

This idea is great , but sad because for the past four months ive been working on a website that does this exact thing:( and im just a college student trying to make a difference i felt really called to do my website , but with TWLOHA having such a big audience im discourage by the idea that was put in my heart being done by some else. ........Yea :( the website was share the hope. about spreading the hope that got people through there struggles to help others with theres

by michellehudlin

11 months ago | Reply

Hi Michelle, We are in no way trying to discourage your idea and we just want to clarify that we in no way took your idea. You mentioned you were working on a website for the past four months and we started the Story of Video series over a year ago with "The Story of: Denny Kolsch" being posted in June of 2011 and the video above was posted in October 2011. We hope you will continue on with your project and know that it can make a difference.

by twlohachloe

11 months ago | Reply

I really, really, really liked this video. :)

by joeykingfan

11 months ago | Reply

TWLOHA helped save me from myself. Thank you.

by lakotaeyes

11 months ago | Reply

THis organization has a lot of funding as it is. This contest is better suited for up and coming projects that don't have funds already.

by Derpina2

11 months ago | Reply

Hi Derpina2, I understand your comment, however we don't have as much funding as you probably think we do. This economy has been hard on EVERY nonprofit and we are no exception. This grant is open for groups who have projects that share stories and that's exactly what the Story of video series is. We still have to pay to make these videos. If this grant was only for projects that don't have funds or were up and coming, then GOOD would have made those restrictions and denied our application. All nonprofits are striving to do good in the world and it takes money to make those things happen. We're all in this together.

by twlohachloe

11 months ago | Reply

There is still much work to do, and more money needed. Spreadiong HOPE is much needed. I live everyday through the pain with my daughter. Her pain is mine, her hoplessness needs these stories! I vote for TWLOHA.

by laurie.jonestooch

11 months ago | Reply