Matt and Tuckey Hernandez were the first Georgia family to reach out to us for help when their daughters, Emma and Arya, were taken from them after a Child Abuse Pediatrician mistook injuries caused by a medical condition for abuse. Our campaign to return their children home would open the floodgates of similar cases nationwide, leading to the creation of our Family Reunification Program and partnership with DFCS to enact Ridge’s Law. A simliar law named for another family we are supporting, The Patterson’s law, is currently working towards passage in Florida.

After 3 years of fighting, the Hernandez family is reunited once more. 

In 2023, Damani and Shelby Clarke’s lives were turned upside down when a visit to a children’s hospital in Jacksonville, FL led to false allegations of abuse. Despite being cleared by law enforcement and supported by sound independent medical evidence, the state removed Anariah from her parents and fought to terminate their parental rights.

This victory is a testimony to the truth and a stark reminder that false accusations fracture factually innocent families.

After 764 days, Anariah is finally where she belongs; in the arms of her loving parents.

A Not Guilty verdict vindicated Brady and Carrie. They did not abuse their son, Jameson; he has a rare genetic condition. The truth was on their side – the truth that law enforcement, child protective services, child abuse pediatricians, and prosecutors tried to corrupt and manipulate. After 1,180 days, Jameson is home once more with his brother and parents.

The leadership team in Georgia did their due diligence, extensively investigating the case, reviewing reports, records, and X-rays, conducting interviews, and conferring with attorneys and independent medical experts.

Joe Wood, a widowed Navy veteran, lives in an RV on his grandchildren’s property in Springerville, AZ. Tim Rassmussen, the town manager, had a problem with Joe living in his RV on his family’s property. He didn’t care what happened to Joe, he just wanted him gone.

You Are The Power members sprang into action, emailing Mr. Rasmussen, imploring him to discontinue his harassment of Joe Wood and his grandchildren, the Hightower family. The city suspended their actions against Joe and his family thanks to the public outcry.

Rebekah Massie had questions about how the Suprise, AZ city council was operating, specifically the level of compensation the City Attorney was receiving. She was trespassed and forcibly removed from chambers in front of her 12-year-old daughter thanks to a law Mayor Skip Hall had created barring criticism of the city council in meetings.

She teamed up with FIRE and You Are The Power to bring pressure, and a lawsuit, against the city for her treatment under this unconstitutional law. In the end, the mayor chose not to run again, and the city attorney resigned. Rebekah now serves You Are The Power as our Western Regional Organizer.

When police in Gastonia, NC assaulted Joshua Rohrer, tased his service dog Sunshine, and then refused to release the body cam footage, activists reached out to Spike for help. Upon further research, his team discovered that the Gastonia City Council had also shut down the only homeless shelter in Gastonia, which was run by Pastor Moses Colbert. Determined to get justice, Spike has attended multiple City Council meetings and spoken directly with the Council Members, organized and spoken at multiple rallies, given interviews about the issues there, and he has pledged not to stop until we get justice for Joshua, Sunshine, Pastor Moses, and the entire community of Gastonia.

When the Russell City Council in Russell, KY tried to use eminent domain to seize a privately-owned convalescent home so they could build a parking lot, Spike worked with local activists to raise awareness on social media, contact local media, organize protests and speak directly to the Council about their objections.

When the home did eventually have to shut down, our previous media publicity ensured the residents were safely placed in new facilities. 

Be Kind Be Great saw a need and felt called to fill it. Every week, Ericka Brown and her team provide meals and assistance to the unhoused and marginalized members of their community. Assistance the city managers objected to. Police told what she was doing was blocking sidewalks, and, in the words of one councilman “creating an attractive nuisance.” Ericka was told they could no longer serve and would face fines, or worse, if they persisted.

You Are The Power members joined in the fight, helping via donations, service at feeding events, and speaking to the City Council on the needs of the community and the benefits of having groups like Be Kind Be Great ministering to those in need. The harassment has now stopped, and Ericka continues her mission.

Friends Feeding Friends is an organization that has a simple mission: to support and strengthen the Clarksburg community by providing nourishment, comfort, and resources to those in need. Help which the city council objected to despite the service being privately organized and held on private property.

Our Northeast Regional Organizer, Tom Pinkh, gave an impassioned speech to the city council, found an amicable solution, and Friends Feeding Friends contiunes their mission.