Alan Green
     In 2002 I read a great book about some of America’s top social entrepreneurs.  These remarkable humanitarians created organizations to address problems such as homelessness, hunger, and physical disability.  Their stories were very inspiring to me, and with my background in marketing and documentaries, I began exploring ways to share them with a broader audience. 

        As I thought about these amazing people, I realized that they all have one thing in common: when they see a problem that needs a solution, they just DO IT. They don’t wait for someone else to work on it. They don’t think about all the reasons they’re not qualified to fix it. They just go forward with confidence, face the challenges, and do it. I was determined to follow their examples and find a way to make these heroes and their work better known to the world.
 

Ken Everson
         When I heard Alan Green give a passionate overview of his idea to promote the work of the great humanitarians of the world through a television series, I wanted to help.  I eagerly invested time and money in the project; and I suggested we involve our friend, Brahm Wenger, a very creative and good-hearted friend who was having great success in the entertainment business.

        Before long we were heading in a new direction—trying to connect the magical world of children’s entertainment to the wonderful world of humanitarian work.  Soon it became a full-time effort for all of us, and I decided to take an early retirement from my career as a captain for Delta Airlines and developer.

Brahm Wenger

        Having worked with Disney and other companies producing family entertainment, this project was a good fit for me.  Alan, Ken and I soon decided we could create a vehicle to teach children about the true, modern-day heroes of the world, those who devote their lives to solving problems.  We were confident that the children of the world and their parents and teachers were ready for the positive messages we wanted to tell about people helping others.
After about a year in creation, Dewey and the Helpful Doo-its were born, with Dewey Doo-it, our star and central character, representing the good people behind all humanitarian work.  

Heidi Glauser

     I had learned first hand about the tremendous support that a non-profit organization can provide when our fourth son was born with a rare genetic disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta.  The kind-hearted volunteers who worked for the fledgling Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, provided a lifeline of support for our family. It wasn’t long before I was serving on the Foundation’s board of directors and then nominated as national president.  There I learned how much an organization’s work depends on the success of their fundraising efforts. 

     When the opportunity to help build The Helpful Doo-Its Project presented itself, it was a perfect fit for me.  I especially welcomed the chance to work with such dynamic and creative men as Alan, Ken, and Brahm.  Introducing the creative and fun cast of Helpful Doo-its to some great charities, to help them raise money and awareness for their work is very rewarding for me.  

Moving Forward with Dewey

     The four founding partners of The Helpful Doo-its Project are honored to work with our wonderful charity partners to provide needed support for struggling individuals
everywhere.  We are enthused about the
opportunities before us as we merge education and
entertainment for children.  With Dewey Doo-it leading
the way, we believe we can truly change the world.