Legacy of Kindness: Marcy Langhofer's Mission for Do Good for Erin

After the tragic loss of her daughter Erin to gun violence, Marcy Langhofer transformed heartbreak into hope by founding Do Good for Erin, a nonprofit devoted to ending violence and supporting those it affects. What began as a simple clothing drive in Erin's memory has grown into a powerful movement that's donated over $650,000 to local agencies and awarded scholarships to future social workers. Through courage, compassion, and community, Marcy shows that even in our darkest moments, love can rise, kindness can heal, and purpose can be reborn.  Key Takeaways:   Kindness has the power to turn pain into purpose and loss into legacy.  Healing begins when we choose to reach outward with compassion, even in grief.  Community connection strengthens resilience and reminds us we are never alone.  Every small act of giving can restore hope and dignity to someone's life.  True impact happens when we live with empathy, intention, and heart.  Join us for the Kindness Campaign and help create a ripple of compassion in your community! Sign up today at SmallChangesBigShifts.com/Kindness to receive daily acts of kindness and inspiration.   We're also inviting sponsorship partners to help us expand this movement and touch even more lives. If your organization would like to be part of spreading kindness across communities, explore the opportunities here: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/download/9926/?tmstv=1757105005     About Marcy Langhofer:  Marcy Langhofer is a Founder and President of Do Good for Erin, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization launched in 2019 after the tragic death of her daughter, Erin, from a random act of gun violence. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, Do Good for Erin started as a humble "Comfy Clothing" drive collecting Erin's favorite attire for the women and children she served as a domestic violence therapist at Rose Brooks Center, but has since expanded into a charitable powerhouse. In its six years, Do Good for Erin has provided $650,000 to agencies that support its mission "Passion for Ending Violence, Compassion for those it Affects." In addition, the organization has awarded $30,000 in scholarships at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.   Prior to her work at Do Good for Erin, Marcy was Associate Financial Representative for Timothy Moyer at Northwestern Mutual for 17 years and Director of Human Resources for Smith, Gill, Fisher and Butts. In 2024 she was awarded Northwestern Mutual's national Community Service Award. She received degrees in Personnel Management and Communications at The University of Kansas.   Marcy has been married to Tom Langhofer for 39 years and is a loving mom to her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Adam Rowe, and an adoring Grammie to Jennings and Jack.    Connect with Marcy Langhofer at:  https://dogoodforerin.com/      https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodForErin/     https://www.instagram.com/dogoodforerin/?hl=en       Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.