President Obama met with social innovators at the White House on June 30, including a six winners of the Purpose Prize and lauded them for "succeeding where others have failed; getting real, measurable results; changing the way we think about some of our toughest problems." President Obama made remarks from the East Room about innovative programs that are making a difference in communities across the country. He discussed the importance of searching outside Washington to find and expand successful community solutions, and challenged foundations and philanthropists to join in this effort. The president specifically called out "young-at-heart people like Robert Chambers, who finish out careers in business or health care or education, and instead of transitioning into retirement, they're just too busy, they're too restless, so they come back for an encore, plowing a lifetime of experience into helping people in need."
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C-Span video of the White House event.
White House press release.
Transcript of the president's remarks.
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