by André | Sep 26, 2025 | Blog
Why I’m Taking a Short Pause Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve stepped back from the You Matter Card project. Until now, I had been pouring myself into it as a way of managing my grief since my sister’s death. The project gave me purpose and focus at a time when I...
by André | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
Updates from VPL, Rainbow Refugee, and more as the You Matter Card expands The past month has brought some important conversations about where the You Matter Card can be hosted and how it can continue to grow. Each organization we connect with has its own way of...
by André | Aug 27, 2025 | Blog
A New Standard for the You Matter Card: Inspired by Our Work with Thrive! Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Open Door Group – Thrive!, creating a customized edition of the You Matter Card (YMC) that speaks directly to their community. In the process, I...
by André | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog
Behind the Scenes: Progress with Open Door Group & Launching on Facebook It’s been just over a week since the first blog post went live, and things have been quietly moving forward behind the scenes. Like many grassroots projects, the You Matter Card is growing step...
by André | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
Where the You Matter Card Is Now: A Grassroots Update The idea for the You Matter Card came after an unexpected encounter outside my favorite bakery, Gluten Free Epicurean. I met a young woman who was clearly vulnerable and asking for help. Something about her...
