“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” –Eleanor Brown Hi YuMMies, As we move into October, we’re beginning to gear up for the 2022 You Matter Marathon! 2022 may be our most important year yet. Now more than ever, people need to know that...

Dear YuMMies, We need your help. For the first time in our history we're running out of funds to send YOU MATTER cards for free. Demand for You Matter cards has grown over 400% in the past year. Since January we’ve mailed almost 300,000 free cards. But demand is...

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” —Helen Keller Dear YuMMies, Thank you for showing up, signing up, and brightening up the world with You Matter cards. Every day you inspire us with precious You Matter moments, and we appreciate you all. This...

"Generosity is contagious. Start an epidemic today." —Author Unknown We’re just over one month away from November and the YMM already has 8,937 individuals and 208 ambassador organizations signed up to share the magic! While that's awesome news, it means for the first...

The Magic and Mystery of a You Matter CardWhen you give someone a You Matter cardyou never know the hurtthey may have recently been throughor the self-doubt they’re going through. Maybe an ordinary day; maybe not. And when not, the card can become a game changer.Last...

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...