Fifty-six billboards with positive messages aiming to spread joy, optimism and inspiration are popping up this week in 41 cities across the U.S. The billboards are part of Smile Across America, a national campaign from The Joy Team (a positive thought non-profit based in Vancouver, WA) and Natural Life (an artisan retailer of happy treasures based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) to help Americans celebrate and rekindle their inner joy in honor of International Day of Happiness on March 20th.

48 million Americans go hungry every day.
Nearly 20% of those are seniors.
1 out of every 3 is a child.
72% of American food banks and shelters are unable to meet the overwhelming demand.

Research conducted by an Ashland University professor and her students gives employers hope that creating a positive work place could influence the work production of employees.

KPSA Radio will be bringing optimism and empowerment to the internet "airwaves" beginning in February of 2012.

Make Up Your Mind to Be Happy, by Josie Varga, imparts readers with 105 tips about turning thoughts toward social responsibility, helping one another, and the importance of the little things in life when most everyone is facing daily challenges.

Learning how to apply optimism to your life is the key to personal and financial success, claims a respected personal and business coach.