Meet 4 Solutionaries solving problems in their communities

Solutions journalism aims to find real answers to today’s problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Solutionary is someone who recognizes a problem or injustice in society and comes up with creative and innovative ways to tackle those inequities.

They help make the world a better place, one step at a time.

On Solutionaries, we’ve put a spotlight on dozens of these problemsolvers all over the country and today we have four inspiring stories to share with you.

Four groups dedicating their time and energy to helping others — and even saving lives.

Let’s start in Jacksonville.

Florida has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, meaning tens of thousands of people are leaving jail and returning to society — often over and over again.

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Starting a new life is extremely difficult — especially after prison or after escaping an abusive relationship.

Next up you’ll meet Kristyn Stillwell, founder of H.O.P.E. Haven, a nonprofit focusing on getting those unsheltered into a place of lifelong self-sufficiency.

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For many, church is a place of moral and social support. It’s where neighbors and strangers can help each other and the town they call home.

In this video, you’ll meet Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of the Messiah Detroit.

From putting over 400 kids through college to helping the homeless find a place to live, Randolph is making a positive impact across his community.

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Becoming a solutionary doesn’t always start with a call from god.

With a little luck, a lot of ambition and a touch of star power, a Central Florida company is changing kids’ lives one bionic arm at a time.

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Who finds Solutions in your community? We want to hear from you.

Tap this link and fill out the form and let us know all about your Solutionary!

Keep up with new episodes of Solutionaries on News 6 every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. or watch on demand by downloading the News 6+ for your smart TV (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV).

Solutionaries is a production of the news teams at Graham Media Group stations KPRC-Houston, WDIV-Detroit, KSAT-San Antonio, WKMG-Orlando, WJXT/WCWJ-Jacksonville, and WSLS-Roanoke. On Solutionaries, we’re highlighting the creative thinkers and doers who are working to make the world a better place.


About the Author

Katrina Scales is a producer for the News 6+ Takeover at 3:30 p.m. She also writes and voices the podcast Your Florida Daily. Katrina was born and raised in Brevard County and started her journalism career in radio before joining News 6 in June 2021.

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