Combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Talking Eyes Media. Five individuals have been awarded $100,000 each for their work to improve their communities and the world.
From fighting home foreclosures in Portland, Maine, to delivering safe drinking water to communities in India, this year’s Purpose Prize winners are working on community-based issues from the ground up—and getting results. The Purpose Prize has recognized more than 300 winners and fellows for making extraordinary contributions in their encore careers. Heroes 2012 - Everyday People Changing the World - Special Reports from CNN.com. Charities. Nonprofit/Charity. Humanitarian Aid. Veterans Charities. NGOs & Charities. Charities. Animal Charity & Rescue.