KRLD Difference Makers

Junior Players gives students a pathway to change their lives through the arts

It's an organization that gives students a pathway to change their lives through the arts - They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

North Texas nurse's tradition helps families in NICU seem not-so-scary

A North Texas nurse began a tradition that helps the families in the Neonatal Intentsive Care Unit seem not-so-scary. She's this weeks KRLD Difference Maker.

Children make gifts for their moms with the help of these Difference Makers

Two North Texas moms are making this holiday season extra special for victims of domestic violence and their children. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Maker creates global support network for boy moms

Hugs Cafe Feeds Community With Hope and Heart

The idea came to her in a dream - and now what she started is changing lives around the world. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Community garden changes lives and hearts

A community garden is changing the lives and hearts of students in one North Texas school district. They're this week’s KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Maker, Dallas' first Latina firefighter's work still not finished

Elizabeth Hilton had plans to become when she saw something that changed her life. Hilton was going working in downtown Dallas and, admittedly, wasn’t paying much attention to the training they were undergoing. She looked outside the high-rise window to see a Dallas Fire Rescue engine pull up across the street. It sparked her curiosity to them truly enjoy their jobs.

Bullied Difference Maker becomes advocate for other victims

A middle schooler who was brutally bullied by his classmates is now an advocate and champion for others who feel they don't have a voice. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker

Best Friends share life and kidneys

She gave her best friend the gift the life - 10 years later they are still celebrating. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers.

Difference Maker program teaches batterers a new way of life

A North Texas organization that helps victims of domestic violence has launched a new program that addresses the issue before it becomes violent. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Father and Son Make Protecting and Serving a Family Affair

A 43 year-old North Texas father and his 23 year-old son are first in Texas to go through the Police Academy together. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Makers lend a helping hand to homeowners

They are handy men and women - lending a hand to hundreds of homeowners in need. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers. As Executive Director of Servolution Network Jason Malewiski and hundreds of volunteers help the most desperate people.

Former Cops Bridge Divide Between Police and the Community

A group of former police officers and volunteers are now using their knowledge to build relationships between first responders and the communities they serve -- and it's changing lives. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Bread and Bonding Brings People With Special Needs Together

A North Texas couple combined their passions to fill a need and give people with special needs special opportunities. They're this week’s KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Makers with big hearts rescue, rehab the smallest animals

It’s an animal rescue like you've never seen and the volunteers that have been rescuing and rehabbing some of the smallest animals are this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Makers help their children build a foundation for success

Difference Makers Bring Hope and Healthcare to the Underserved

There are thousands of North Texans who don't have access to desperately needed healthcare. But one North Texas doctor, whose calling is to help underserved communities, is providing more than healthcare to those who need it most. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Makers give thanks to First Responders

Difference Maker helps children with special needs live life to the fullest

Children with special needs and their families are living their lives to the fullest with the help of a North Texas organization. It's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Maker Provides "Dignity in a Bag"

A North Texan made a career change after more than 30 years....and is providing "dignity in a bag" for those who need it most. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference makers create campaign to provide much needed supplies across DISD

What started as a challenge to effect change, ended with a program that helps students district-wide ...every month. The young women behind the project are this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Difference Maker creates resource to bring awareness to mental health

A North Texas mother is using her pain after a tragedy to bring awareness mental health. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Maker helps former foster kids find success

A conversation led one North Texas mom to help young women build life skills and find independence. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Maker: Texas woman's invention helps post-op patients

An idea came to fruition years later for one Texas woman and now she's wrapping people in love and care with her invention. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Teen Difference Maker Warming Hearts and Feet

It started with a pair of socks. Now one North Texas teen has gifted tens of thousands of socks to those who need it most. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Maker: Chance encounter with a soldier that changed a woman's life

A mother of 4 was trying to leave Dallas in a storm and instead had a chance encounter with a soldier that changed her life and those of thousands more. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Makers help women build strong financial future

A North Texas company is offering women a place to face their feelings in order to become financially secure. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

Good samaritan stopped to help injured driver and made a new friend

When a good samaritan stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't know he'd be saving that driver's life and starting a friendship. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Maker honors loved ones by giving

One North Texan has made it her mission to spread joy and give to those in need. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

Difference Makers changing lives of homeless women with simple products

Two North Texas women are taking on a global issue and helping women in the process. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.