As Labor Day approaches, You Matter Marathon is reminded of how impactful spreading the YOU MATTER message while working can be. Proof, straight from our YuMMies. “I work in e-commerce and recently spent time with our hourly associates – these people braved the...

As schools and colleges across the nation prepare for another year, questions remain. Many will be returning to in-person classes for the first time in a few years. From students to staff, bus drivers to school nurses, people are still facing uncertainty and...

Don't Forget to Join Us! Don’t Miss Summer Story Time – Stories That Inspire People love hearing You Matter stories almost as much as they love sharing You Matter cards! Join YMM participants from around the globe as we share inspiring You Matter stories and moments....

Dear YuMMies, Opportunities for kindness don't always come to you on a silver platter. Often you have to take risks when you see an opening for a kindness – and sometimes they don't pay off – but when they do, you've struck gold. This story came to me a few days ago...

Summer camps are a great way to share You Matter magic! Send some You Matter cards with any campers or counselors you know. You can even drop off a few cards to your favorite local camp.   With summer camps in full swing, we were reminded of the instant impact one...

Summer months are typically filled with road trips and vacationing – both perfect opportunities to spread YOU MATTER magic! We know this year is different and you may choose a staycation. Whether your travel plans are visiting abroad or visiting your local pool, don’t...

The inspiring ways you share You Matter cards brings light into the dark. These simple moments of kindness and connection make an extraordinary difference, which is why we’re eager to keep them coming! We're assembling a Top 100 list of meaningful and fun ways...

"I first learned of the You Matter project in late 2021 and was immediately excited. I‘ve lived in 4 different states during my adult years and always strive to make whatever little corner of the world I live a better place. I try to keep cash in my car and wallet all...

Dear YuMMies, We can’t thank you enough for your generous support of the You Matter Marathon this spring. We asked. You answered. It mattered. More than you know….Thanks to you, we are sending free You Matter cards to new people every week and these words of kindness...

Dear YuMMies, Let’s get to the heart of the matter. “You Matter” is a matter of the heart. When your heart is full of kindness, you give it to others and you don’t have less for yourself, you have more. It’s the same when you make a gift to the You Matter Marathon....

I've been a year-round You Matter Marathon participant for about 5 years.My wife and I enjoyed a meal at our local Mexican food restaurant where the waitstaff works as a team. I gave a card to our waitress and told her to give one to her support person. We saw her...

Dear YuMMies, Each year, the You Matter Marathon generates countless special moments of connection and appreciation all over the world. I wanted to share an inspiring story from a past marathon with you today. Emily experienced a special You Matter moment with a young...

Dear YuMMies, Each year, the You Matter Marathon generates countless special moments of connection and appreciation all over the world. I wanted to share two stories from past marathons with you today. Janine shares her You Matter cards year-round and experienced this...

Dear YuMMies, It's only March and our 2022 YMM community is growing faster than ever before. The 2022 YMM has over 10,000 total participants with 75 Ambassador organizations from all 50 states. When we see the numbers as impressive as they are – it’s easy to think of...

A must watch inspirational You Matter video from Joe H., 15, who shared YOU MATTER cards at his high school after two tragic suicides in three weeks.You Matter MomentJoe’s mom first shared his story saying, “I can't help but think if the students only knew how much...

You Matter Moment“Dear all the wonderful people in the You Matter community, I’m sure I won’t be the only person to have done this, but it was lovely when, whilst packing up boxes of painkiller and toothpaste for sending to the people of Ukraine, I was able to pop a...

Dear YuMMies, YuMMies from around the world often share with us why they love joining the You Matter Marathon. Some of the top reasons include: spreading kindness, expressing gratitude, and sharing the words YOU MATTER with others. What surprises some of our...