The seven ladies spotlighted in inRegister’s “Women with a Cause” feature for 2015 remind us all of the value of human life and how everything can change in an instant. Their stories remind us that there is more to giving this holiday season than just the typical paper-perfect presents stacked under the tree. Giving, as they prove, begins in the heart.

Check out the full feature, with links to profiles of each woman and the nonprofit organization she supports, here. You can also find it in the December 2015 print issue, available on newsstands now.

And if you know of someone who would make a good Woman with a Cause for 2016, let us know by emailing [email protected].