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.
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.
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.
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Katrina Scales is a senior content producer for News 6 Mornings, News 6 at Noon, News 6 at 4:30 p.m. and for WKMG's numerous digital platforms. She is the voice and producer behind the award-winning podcast "Your Florida Daily". Katrina grew up in Brevard County and began her journalism career in radio before joining News 6 in 2021.
