ABOUT HEIDI

Welcome to Charity Matters

I’m Heidi Johnson…nonprofit founder, best selling author, and a believer in good.

I believe in the power of connection to bring people together for a purpose greater than themselves….and in the power of storytelling to inspire others to serve, give, and care.

We all have a story to tell. This is a piece of mine.

In 2002, my parents were involved in a devastating car accident that took my mother’s life and left my father in a coma. That life-changing moment became a turning point. In the midst of grief, I was invited to help and that invitation led to the creation of a nonprofit.

The Spiritual Care Guild was founded to provide chaplains of all faiths to children and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Today, it has become a national model for pediatric chaplaincy, helping to build a $10 million interfaith center and bringing compassionate spiritual care to those who need it most.

Through that journey, something shifted in me. I became fascinated by the millions of people who choose to turn pain into purpose …..those who see a problem in the world and decide to do something about it.

I knew I wanted to find them. And tell their stories.

In 2011, I launched Charity Matters as a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of modern-day heroes. Through the podcast, blog, and beyond, I share stories of people who are solving real problems with heart, courage, and service.

Because when we hear these stories, something changes in us.

Charity Matters exists to help the helpers, to connect people and causes, and to remind us all that joy and purpose are often found in the simplest acts of kindness.

My hope is that these stories don’t just inspire you….but move you to act. To give. To serve. To become part of something bigger than yourself.

Because together, we can change lives……one small act of kindness at a time.

Thank you for being here and for being part of this community.

With gratitude,
Heidi