In Some Do Care: Contemporary Lives of Moral Commitment Anne Colby and William Damon affirm and celebrate the character, courage, and creativity of those who have dedicated themselves to serving others.

After selecting 23 Americans with "an exceptional capacity for moral action," Colby and Damon decided to focus on five of them for this book. They are Suzie Valadez, known as El Paso's "Queen of the Dumps," who has spent years feeding, clothing, and providing medical care to thousands of poor Mexicans; Charleszetta Waddles, founder of The Perpetual Mission for Savings Souls of All Nations in Detroit, Michigan; Cabrell Brand, president of Total Action Against Poverty; Virginia Durr, a civil rights activist in the South; and Jack Coleman, a former college and foundation president who is now an innkeeper in Vermont.

According to the authors, these moral exemplars share the following qualities: a singlemindedness of purpose; high standards for self and charity towards others; a manner that encourages collaborative activities with others; an ability to remain open to changes in their modes of altruistic action; and a perspective of positivity and hopefulness. This is an essential resource for all who believe in spiritual activism and the need to celebrate moral heroes.