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What happens when we act on our innate kindness? It all started with a chance encounter outside of Grand Central Station in November 1981. Karen Olson, a successful marketing executive, was on her way to a business meeting when she saw an elderly homeless woman-her shoulders sagging, her eyes dull. Impulsively, Karen darted across the street and bought the woman a sandwich and an orange juice. She listened to the woman's story and learned her name: Millie. This small act of kindness changed the trajectory of Karen's life. Karen dedicated her life to those in need and founded Family Promise, a national nonprofit organization that helps homeless and low-income families. In Meant for More, Karen tells her story, from tragedy in childhood to an adulthood full of compassion and service, which has made her stronger, healthier, and more fulfilled than ever before. Many people seek happiness through acquiring material goods or achieving status, only to find a lack of fulfillment. With firsthand testimonials from Karen and other volunteers, Meant for More is a call to action: when you reach out beyond yourself and seek to make a difference in the lives of others, happiness will catch up with you.

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"""An uplifting debut memoir that encourages compassion and service for others."" -BookLife Reviews ""With the beauty and simplicity of free verse poetry, Karen Olson describes an idyllic childhood, and then tragedy strikes. Out of this comes Karen's realization that the only medicine for this agony is helping others who are in desperate need. This is an inspiring story."" -Dennis Holahan, American attorney and former actor ""Meant for More beautifully captures Karen Olson's incredible journey from a single act of kindness to a lifetime of service. As a beneficiary of Family Promise, I've witnessed firsthand the profound difference her compassion has made. This book reminds us all that true happiness comes from extending kindness to others."" -Amberlee Rogers, author and former Family Promise guest"

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Karen Olson is the founder and CEO emeritus of Family Promise, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families. Her organization has trained and mobilized over one million volunteers over the past thirty years to provide services to homeless families. Olson has received many awards for her remarkable social service contributions, including the 1992 Annual Points of Light Award from President George H. W. Bush.

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