Inspiring Optimism

From stories of unwavering determination to small acts of kindness, we hope you find inspiration in these extraordinary stories, people and programs.

Fostering Generosity
Building Community
Changing Perspectives

Opt for Optimism Films

These films showcase inspiring people whose stories of hope, courage and determination deserve to be told.

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Good Company

Industry veterans offer advice to their millennial counterparts.

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A young South Bronx candidate gets public service pointers from Christine Todd Whitman
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Firefighter
Model
Bartender
Tattoo Artist
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A young South Bronx candidate gets public service pointers from Christine Todd Whitman
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Anita Paratley battled fires and cancer over her long career
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Beverly Johnson on making modeling a lasting business
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Dale Degroff on how to succeed as a bartender
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The Texas Optimism Project

Extraordinary Texans show how optimism works for them

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How Mikaila Ulmer turned a bee sting into a business
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How Mikaila Ulmer turned a bee sting into a business
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How Carla Piñeyro Sublett climbed the corporate ladder then let go
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How Carla Piñeyro Sublett climbed the corporate ladder then let go
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Running toward joy with Gilbert Tuhabonye
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Running toward joy with Gilbert Tuhabonye
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Hugo Ortega’s recipe for success
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Hugo Ortega’s recipe for success
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How entrepreneur Wes Hurt confronted addiction, started over and began investing in recovery
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How entrepreneur Wes Hurt confronted addiction, started over and began investing in recovery
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How Rachel Lindsay finds balance between her career and life as a reality TV star
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How Rachel Lindsay finds balance between her career and life as a reality TV star
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How Chelsea Francis learned to reframe life’s failures into personal success
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How Chelsea Francis learned to reframe life’s failures into personal success
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Charity Guide

Here’s how people in your community are giving back and how you can get involved with charities near you.

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See how a “paw-some” gift makes a huge impact for Austin pet lovers
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See how a “paw-some” gift makes a huge impact for Austin pet lovers
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Watch how a San Antonio coworking space is lifting up local entrepreneurs
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See how your fave fashionable finds benefit refugee women in Dallas
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See how two lifestyle bloggers are planting optimism in Houston
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#FrostItForward

We’re spreading optimism through the magic of generosity. That includes giving out a special Frost cash card with a note asking the recipient to use the money on a random act of kindness.

“Great meeting this morning made even better by an unexpected treat of free coffee from @frostbank...”

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“Reason #47282 why I love being a #FrostItForward community partner 👇🏼✨🤩”

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“Did someone say FREE COFFEE?! @culturemapatx, @frostbank, and @joscoffee have teamed up ...”

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“In today’s world where negativity and isolationism seem to be ever growing, how cool is this campaign that @frostbank is doing?”

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Frost 150 Good Deeds

In 2018, we celebrated our 150th year with 150 acts of kindness.
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The Frost team collected toys to make the holidays brighter
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Frost bankers gathered school supplies for kids in need
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Frost volunteers helped out with the Gulf Coast Humane Society
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