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...

This store employee giggled when she read the card! Dear Friends, The Magic Continues! Currently, our community consists of over 9,050 individuals and 359 ambassador organizations. We shared over 309,500 You Matter Cards across the globe during November. We ask you to...

Ruby from Pennington, NJ “All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.”–James Russell Lowell You Matter MomentWe’re delighted to share this gorgeous You Matter essay written by Ruby and submitted by her grandmother, Jan. “A single...

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,nothing's going to get better, it's not."–Dr. Seuss What a Marathon! Believe it or not, we tripled the number of people who signed up for the 2021 You Matter Marathon! Even during this continued time of social...

“Sharing You Matter cards has helped me see people differently. I see myself differently.”–Rachel We need your help! Good news: Thanks to each of you, and a little help from the Freebie Guy, we have TRIPLED the number of people who have signed up to share You Matter...

"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world."–Brandi Snyder For more reasons that we can count, none of us here at YMM are ready to end the You Matter Marathon in November. From what we’ve heard, neither are you. Now, we’ll...

You Matter MomentOMG what a difference these cards make! With all that is happening in the world it is such a joy to be spreading Joy. I so appreciate the digital You Matter cards. I sent one to all the employees of American Indian Dental. Then I sent one to the owner...

NEW!Don’t Miss our Fireside Story Time Chat (the first of two) 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 this year’s You Matter...

You Matter Moment   The You Matter card was the perfect addition to this sweet holiday basket my mom put together and brought to my grandparents last week. Just wanted to say thank you for helping me tell them They Matter! –Sarah, Evansville, WIWe know that...

“Everyone I gave a card to smiled and said Thank You for caring!! I still have some and they are going into my family's Christmas stockings and others at my church.”–YuMMie Dear YuMMies (my term of endearment for You Matter Marathon participants): Welcome to week 5 of...