Children's Paintings Sold to Support School Arts Programs

In the hard-hit city of Philadelphia, a former art curator Barbara Chandler Allen was disgusted by cutbacks to arts funding for students, especially because it so disadvantages the poorest schools where kids are most in need of positive outlets. Lucky for the kids, Barbara stumbled onto a big idea after enlarging some of their art and realizing it was in high demand for the walls in office buildings.

By Jeanne Goddard

18 May 53 Views

Japanese Man, 80, Becomes Oldest to Ever Top Everest

Not only did a Japanese man become the oldest climber to read the summit of Mount Everest today, but he did it after undergoing four different heart surgeries, the most recent one in January. 80 year-old Yuichiro Miura said This is the world's best feeling.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 May 43 Views

President Obama Celebrates Top Cops

President Obama welcomed to the White House Saturday the winners of the TOP COPS award for law enforcement who have shown extraordinary bravery and valor in the line of duty, including Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was the first officer on the scene in response to the shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin last year.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 May 44 Views

Modern-day Robin Hood Applies Business Skills to Philanthropy

Wall Street hedge fund manager and billionaire Paul Tudor Jones started the Robin Hood Foundation 25 years ago to inspire wealthy donors to give money to help impoverished New Yorkers. Since then, the charity has raised more than one and a quarter billion dollars.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 May 57 Views

Good Samaritans Swarm Into Moore, Make Tornado Recovery Less Painful

One week after the tornado that damaged 12,000 homes in Moore, strangers are moving bricks and sifting through rubble for heirlooms. One carpenter drove 24 hours from New York City just to help out. He says the hugs are unforgettable.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 May 59 Views

The Barber in the Park: Man Called Joe Helps the Homeless and Inspires a Community

For the last 25 years, the man known as Joe the Barber has been offering homeless people in Hartford, Connecticut free haircuts in the park. They walk away sporting a new look, but also with new pride. For payment? He'll take a hug.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 May 50 Views

Quest for Good Pick-Up Line Leads Man to Save Abducted Kids

Conor Grennan reunited Anish's parents with their missing son, whom they had mourned every day for four years. 350 such families would be surprised at how Conor got into the business of saving kids with Next Generation Nepal.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 April 41 Views