Starfish and making a difference By ELAINE ADAMS October 15, 2013 9:13 PM. You know the story. On a ... It takes time, understanding and solid relationships to make a long-term difference.

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of stories with an introduction from Nancy Jernigan at the United Way highlighting volunteers and agencies who are active in or funded by the United ...

You can’t possibly make a difference.” After thinking for a moment, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean. Then he turned to the old man.

After listening, the boy picks up another starfish, throws it back into the sea, and says, “It made a difference to that one.” This is what it means to be a school counselor.

Just like that little boy with the starfish, Hope Refuge is now making a difference and rescuing a few young ladies at least. Let’s not tell the whole story of the Cook family’s calling.

For Marcy Patton, her 45-year career in the counseling field is all about the “starfish story” — making a difference, one ...

You can’t possibly make a difference.” After thinking for a moment, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean. Then he turned to the old man.