
The Giving Town
The Giving Town is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon.
The Giving Town
The Story of the Don’t Give Up Movement - with Amy Wolff
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Daniel Roberts
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Season 2
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Episode 78
In this episode, Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, explains how a May 2017 initiative to place 20 encouraging yard signs around Newberg evolved into a global campaign.
In our conversation, you will learn:
- The origin story: what compelled Amy to act on that rainy afternoon
- The “Science of Hope” framework she outlined in her TED Talk—hope, pathways, agency
- Key lessons from scaling an at-cost, volunteer-powered operation to 50 states and 27 countries
- Life-saving testimonials from individuals transformed by the signs
- How small, unexpected gestures can cause large-scale impact
- The role of personal agency in creating and sustaining hope
To learn more or to support the Don’t Give Up Movement, visit dontgiveupsigns.com
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