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Nightly News' most popular regular features, "Making a Difference" profiles ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help their neighbors -- or even complete strangers -- in these tough economic times.
Nightly News' most popular regular features, "Making a Difference" profiles ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help their neighbors -- or even complete strangers -- in these tough economic times.
During this special week, one-on-one interviews with each celebrity, combined with visits to some of the people whose lives they have touched, highlight the incredible work being done around the world. On Monday night, Brian Williams spends time with Jon Bon Jovi, whose Soul Foundation helps create affordable housing for lower income and homeless. Tune in throughout the week for more features and web-exclusive interviews with Alicia Keys, Halle Berry, Tim McGraw and Glenn Close.
Nov. 9: Pop star Bon Jovi, featured in Monday’s Making a Difference segment on Nightly News, emphasizes his conviction in empowering people to work together to alleviate social ills.
Nov. 3: The children from a Kabul orphanage who were featured in a recent Nightly News report spent the weekend writing thank-you notes to the viewers who reached out to help.
Oct. 30: Andisha Farid is making a difference in a dangerous place, providing a safe haven in Afghanistan. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
"All of us were deeply moved by this small patch of goodwill and hope... in a city that has experienced so much hardship."
