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Whether it's the local environment or world hunger, everyday people are working to make the world a better place. Every Wednesday YNN's Jennifer Borget shares the stories of Central Texans who have dedicated their lives to making a difference in Life in Action.




Life In Action: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

This week's "Life In Action" showcases an organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. This nonprofit provides a loving gift of remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby.

Life In Action: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

06/13/2013 05:08 PM

Organ recipient starts donation awareness group

Today on “Life in Action,” Pat Buchta joined us in the studio to talk about a organization he crated to raise awareness about organ donation, after he had his own experience with organ transplant.

Organ recipient starts donation awareness group

06/12/2013 01:37 PM

The Busby Foundation helps families battle ALS

On this week's "Life In Action" we take a look at The Busby Foundation. Rich Segal speaks with Jay Legg, the co-president of The Busby Foundation Board of Directors.

The Busby Foundation helps families battle ALS

06/05/2013 10:09 AM

The Care Communities provides volunteer family to ill residents

Life in Action: Today we check out a volunteer organization called The Care Communities that provides a support network for those confronting HIV/AIDS and cancer alone.

The Care Communities provides volunteer family to ill residents

05/29/2013 01:15 PM

Travis County, SafePlace open new child custody exchange center

Life in Action: Gretta Gardner, director of the Travis County Family Violence Center, joined us in the studio to discuss a new partnership between the county and SafePlace to provide a location where troubled families can safely exchange children between parents or have supervised visitation.

Travis County, SafePlace open new child custody exchange center

05/22/2013 01:36 PM

Life in Action: TreeFolks

Today on "Life in Action," we talk to April Rose of TreeFolks, a Central Texas organization focused on urban forestry.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span> TreeFolks

05/15/2013 01:35 PM

Life in Action: Foundation for the Homeless

In this “Life in Action,” find out more about a local nonprofit aimed to help homeless families in Central Texas.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span> Foundation for the Homeless

05/08/2013 01:52 PM

Life in Action: Ruff Tail Runners

YNN's Jennifer Borget chats with the co-executive director of Ruff Tail Runners, a unique nonprofit that helps people get active and help shelter dogs.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Ruff Tail Runners

05/01/2013 10:36 AM

Life in Action: Asian Family Support Services of Austin

In this edition of "Life in Action," YNN's Jennifer Borget sits down with the executive director of Asian Family Support Services of Austin, a nonprofit that seeks to promote abuse-free Asian communities.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Asian Family Support Services of Austin

04/24/2013 03:26 PM

Life in Action: Team Spiridon

YNN's Jennifer Borget sat down with the executive director and head coach of Team Spiridon, an organization that provides fitness training while also raising awareness about animal welfare.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Team Spiridon

04/17/2013 09:31 AM

Life in Action: Ignite a Dream

Ignite a Dream is trying to make it easier for working parents to send their kids somewhere productive after school. Check out more with YNN's Jennifer Borget in this edition of "Life in Action."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Ignite a Dream

04/10/2013 09:58 AM

86th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

The 86th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays kicked off Wednesday with the fastest high school and collegiate runners hitting the track.

86th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

03/27/2013 01:33 PM

Life in Action: Superhero Kids

Superhero Kids works to provide assistance to children and the families of children in treatment at the Children's Blood and Cancer Center. YNN's Jennifer Borget sits down with the organization's founder to discuss more.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Superhero Kids

03/27/2013 12:06 PM

Life in Action: Girlstart gets girls ready for math, science careers

Girlstart is a program that empowers girls to get engaged in math, science and technology. We learn more about it in this week’s Life in Action.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Girlstart gets girls ready for math, science careers

03/13/2013 11:01 AM

Life in Action: EveryChild Inc.

YNN's Jennifer Borget chats with the executive director of EveryChild Inc., an organization that helps children with special needs.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>EveryChild Inc.

03/06/2013 10:45 AM

Life in Action: Amplify Austin

In this edition of "Life in Action," Patsy Woods Martin of 'I live here I give here' tells Jennifer Borget about Amplify Austin, a 24-hour giving event.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Amplify Austin

02/27/2013 03:06 PM

Life in Action: Easter Seals of Central Texas

Easter Seals of Central Texas provides disability services to people of all ages. YNN's Jennifer Borget has more in this "Life in Action."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Easter Seals of Central Texas

02/20/2013 02:47 PM

Life in Action: African American Youth Harvest Foundation

YNN's Jennifer Borget sits down with Alex Overton to discuss what the African American Youth Harvest Foundation does and how you can help out. Check it out in this edition of "Life in Action."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>African American Youth Harvest Foundation

02/13/2013 02:00 PM

Life in Action: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

In this "Life in Action," Jennifer Borget sits down with Alida Tallman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas to talk about what the mentoring program can do for both volunteers and the kids they mentor.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

12/26/2012 05:14 PM

Life in Action: Giving the gift of food

Find out how you can give back to the Capital Area Food Bank this holiday season in this "Life in Action."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span> Giving the gift of food

12/12/2012 05:36 PM