The 2020 Nashville Tornado – A community lifts itself up when disaster strikes

By: Dee Ellmann Here is an example of One Day closer to home in Nashville which will be the first city where the movement takes place. Nashville singer and songwriter Gretchen Peters writes about the volunteer spirit and altruism that make Nashville a special place to live. Remembering the catastrophic floods of 2010, she writes: […]

The Kindness Diaries

“Kindness is the best medicine.” A homeless man’s sign on Hollywood Boulevard. By: Dee Ellmann Global adventurer, philanthropist and former London stockbroker Leon Logothetis has been traveling the world for several years now to find people who inspire him with their kindness. Before Leon embarked on his adventures, he had everything that mattered on the […]

Magical Bridge Playground

“Our dream is that we no longer have to use the words “inclusive” or “accessible” when building something as vital as a playground.” Olenka Villareal, Founder, Magical Bridge Foundation By: Dee Ellmann Because Abe’s dream of founding One Day began with his playground experience, I want to share a story about a mom in Palo […]

A “One Day” Story

“If loneliness is the disease, the story is the cure.” Richard Ford By: Dee Ellmann Hello, One Day Explorers! I am a newly retired Children’s Librarian and lifelong reader and writer. One of my newest missions is to support and facilitate storytelling among my fellow humans. I’m doing this partially for selfish reasons. I love […]