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UMTV is an initiative of United Methodist Communications. As a result of Sept. 11, we feel there’s a renewed desire among people to improve their quality of life. We are interested in telling stories about people making a difference and stories that talk about moral and ethical challenges we now face as a culture. These are story ideas any local news director or assignment editor would be interested in producing, but often lack resources with which to do so. We want to inspire and provoke thought with our 1:30 segments. The purpose of UMTV.org is for news producers, directors and assignment editors to have access to our stories. If a station is interested in airing our material we will send a dub of each story along with scripts and locator information. We hope to be a resource for weekend producers struggling to find meaningful content for their shows.

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1

Wigs For Cancer Patients

from ldensonumcom

1:41 | 3,691 views

This Mother’s Day, a mom of four is fighting cancer. Chemotherapy has left Debbie Glatz without hair, which is a constant reminder to her children that Mommy isn’t well.
2

Teens Talk AIDS

from ldensonumcom

1:35 | 5,785 views

HIV and AIDS are growing the fastest among minority populations…and Native Americans in particular have some tough obstacles to overcome due to social, behavioral and cultural issues.
3

Teens Renew New Orleans

from ldensonumcom

1:41 | 3,690 views

For many high-school students, summer vacation is a time for baseball games and trips to the lake and amusement parks. But this year hundreds of teens from across the country are giving up some of their free time and own money to make a difference... ...
4

Summer Camp For Teachers

from ldensonumcom

1:35 | 2,973 views

Every time those “most stressful jobs” lists come out, “teacher” is listed near the top. No wonder summer break seems just as important to teachers as it is to their students.
5

Stay-At-Home Dads

from ldensonumcom

1:41 | 3,210 views

According to government statistics, there are about five-and-a-half million parents staying at home with their kids. And fewer than two out of every hundred are dads.
6

Reconnecting Koreans

from ldensonumcom

1:37 | 3,004 views

In this age of cell phones, instant messaging and e-mail it seems unimaginable to not be able to reach someone almost anywhere in the world. But North Korea’s borders have been closed to communication with much of the outside world since the Korean... ...
7

Pets For Elderly People

from ldensonumcom

1:43 | 3,744 views

Scientific studies have shown that pets can help their owners live longer. And they certainly can provide companionship and affection to those who are lonely. Matching pets that need a home with people who need a friend has become a mission for one... ...
8

Mother Of 22

from ldensonumcom

1:40 | 2,550 views

The saying goes that “every mother is a working mother,” but few probably have the kind of long days one Seattle mom does. Julie Hehn (HAYNE) has 22 children, many of them adopted from Ethiopia. As someone who once dreamed of running an orphanage,... ...
9

Jobs For Dropouts

from ldensonumcom

1:40 | 3,049 views

Not every student makes it to graduation – and without a high school degree, finding work can be tough. A program in Virginia is offering dropouts a recipe for success, by teaching them skills to use in the food services industry. Students who staff... ...
10

Housing the Homeless

from ldensonumcom

1:37 | 2,190 views

Alexandria, Virginia is facing a problem that’s growing in communities across the U.S.…homelessness among the working poor. Housing prices in the area have risen 21 percent in the last year. That might be good news for realtors but it’s creating a... ...