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New Yorker Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Move for Free

AARP PROJECT
New Yorker Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Move for Free by AARP

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Title
  • New Yorker Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Move for Free
Entrant
  • AARP

About This Project

Summary

Through AARP’s Real People, Real Stories series, we highlight ordinary individuals over 50 making extraordinary community impacts. This episode features Adonis Williams, who left his career to start a moving company that helps domestic violence victims find safer housing. By profiling him, we show how one person can change many lives.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal was to highlight Adonis Williams’ impactful work helping people relocate to safer homes and to show how compassion can become a sustainable business. We aimed to inspire by demonstrating how supporting those in need builds stronger communities through acts of service.

Results & Impact

The video garnered more than 81k views, 8,500 engagements, and reached nearly 108k people. Viewers were inspired by Williams’ selflessness, reinforcing AARP’s mission to highlight impactful stories that promote compassion, community support, and positive social change.

the team

Jason Orfanon
  • Vice President
  • AARP Studios
Grace E. Cutler
  • Executive Producer
  • AARP Studios
Caitlin K. Rossmann
  • Senior Producer
  • AARP Studios
Bridgette Reilly
  • Producer
  • AARP Studios
Taryn Brown
  • Associate Producer
  • AARP Studios
Rebecca DiLuzio
  • Associate Producer
  • AARP Studios
Angela J. Edinger
  • Editor
  • AARP Studios
Tracy Sacks
  • Director of Production
  • AARP Studios
Julia Rossi
  • Senior Production Manager & Content Specialist
  • AARP Studios
Jennifer E. Harris
  • Production Manager
  • AARP Studios
Andy Portnoy
  • Director of Post Production
  • AARP Studios
Xi Lin
  • Art Director
  • AARP Studios
John Kantelis
  • Graphics Designer
  • AARP Studios