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Sep

Bringing Hope Home

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Aug

Confronting Challenges

By Nerdy Wonka 156 Comments

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2020 was a year of uncertainty and unrest. But it was also a year where hope led the way, as new leaders stepped in to confront challenges with hard work, creativity, and empathy, and showed us how hope can turn anguish into action.

Read our 2020 Annual Report to learn more:
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 17, 2021

Aug

Hope Requires Action

By Nerdy Wonka 106 Comments

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Happy #LeftHandersDay!

"Hope requires action."—@BarackObama pic.twitter.com/LFRMjoueOR
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 13, 2021

Dec

Hopeful Holiday

By Nerdy Wonka 108 Comments

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Dec

Chag Sameach!

By Nerdy Wonka 126 Comments

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Happy Hanukkah to all those celebrating around the world. This year has tested us all, but it's also clarified what really matters. May the lights of the menorah remind us to cherish the blessings we have and offer glimmers of hope. From my family to yours, Chag Sameach!
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 10, 2020

Jul

Together, You Can Redeem The Soul Of Our Nation

By Nerdy Wonka 209 Comments

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Jan

Humanity At Its Best

By Nerdy Wonka 101 Comments

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2019 was full of moments that show humanity at its best—compassionate, entrepreneurial, determined. And yes, hopeful. Take a look to see for yourself. https://t.co/x0ayOMM04s
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 19, 2019

Jan

Happy, Healthy, Hopeful 2020

By Nerdy Wonka 122 Comments

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Here’s to a happy, healthy, and hopeful 2020. Happy New Year, everybody!
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 1, 2020

Aug

Ripple Of Hope

By Nerdy Wonka 134 Comments

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Bobby Kennedy was one of my heroes. He was someone who showed us the power of acting on our ideals, the idea that any of us can be one of the “million different centers of energy and daring” that ultimately combine to change the world for the better. https://t.co/nAiPiGercs
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2018

We are honored to present @BarackObama with our 2018 Ripple of Hope Award. #RFK50 pic.twitter.com/7MEAZ5vwOs
— Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (@RFKHumanRights) August 6, 2018

Dec

Finding The Good

By Nerdy Wonka 141 Comments

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As we count down to the new year, we get to reflect and prepare for what’s ahead. For all the bad news that seemed to dominate our collective consciousness, there are countless stories from this year that remind us what's best about America.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

Kat Creech, a wedding planner in Houston, turned a postponed wedding into a volunteer opportunity for Hurricane Harvey victims. Thirty wedding guests became an organization of hundreds of volunteers. That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/yxhjwkr5Se
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

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Chris Long gave his paychecks from the first six games of the NFL season to fund scholarships in Charlottesville, VA. He wanted to do more, so he decided to give away an entire season’s salary. That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/NL0RoARkan
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

Ten-year-old Jahkil Jackson is on a mission to help homeless people in Chicago. He created kits full of socks, toiletries, and food for those in need. Just this week, Jahkil reached his goal to give away 5,000 “blessing bags.” That’s a story from 2017. https://t.co/muxPZnEGkd
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017

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All across America people chose to get involved, get engaged and stand up. Each of us can make a difference, and all of us ought to try. So go keep changing the world in 2018.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2017