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...

Snowmobiling Trail in Marquette, MI–Sarah Tachon You Matter MomentA reminder that the power of two words and one little card should never be underestimated. You Matter. “The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will be no...

You Matter MomentI have been on dialysis since 2008. There have been a lot of ups, downs, and very close calls. It can take your joy away if you are not careful. So, I shared YOU MATTER cards with the dialysis social worker with the instructions to please give them to...

Dear YuMMies, A few weeks ago we shared highlights from of our 2021 Post YMM Survey including some inspiring comments. As promised, this week we’re sharing a few more of your comments and reminding you how you can get more You Matter cards. Enjoy! Stories &...

Mr. Tyrone Jones Mr. Jones – A Teacher’s You Matter Story Mr. Tyrone Jones is a Reconnections Teacher in Davenport, Iowa. He has been handing out cards to students and staff for quite a few years. Mr. Jones is from Pennsylvania where he originally learned about the...

Sketched by Jennifer from Iowa You Matter Story Today I was having a really hard morning and was in tears. I walked home in 37 degree weather and something told me check the mail. When I opened my mailbox I saw an envelope that said “Jennifer You Matter” And I want...

NEW!Don’t Miss Heart Matters – Stories We Love from the 2021 You Matter Marathon 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 from the...

Happy New Year! Hope you’re taking especially good care of yourselves during this tough and tender time. Thanks again for all you did to make the 2021 YMM a huge success. Over 55,000 people from 54 countries shared over 1,754,000 You Matter cards! It was a record year...

You Matter MomentI just want to tell you…..these cards are amazing! First, I can’t believe you really followed through and sent them to me. Second, you must have spent a small fortune! You’re amazing and You Matter! I’ve given out many. Some face to face but lots...