Man's Arrest Prompts Police to Buy, Bring Gifts to His Kids on Christmas
Officers in Oregon didn't just ignore the children after a father was arrested on drug charges before Christmas. This is what kindness looks like.
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BBC Hits Scotland Streets to Ask a Thought-Provoking Question (WATCH)
The people of Glasgow let their imaginations soar when a BBC camera crew asked citizens on the street a fun – and interesting – question about their lives.
Raccoon Steals Doughnut From Cafe In Daring Pastry Heist (WATCH)
This little guy's sweet tooth must have been pretty intense to pull off hanging from the ceiling with a donut in its claws.
5-Alarm Charm: Little Girl Gets Ride in Fire Truck to Final Chemo Treatment
Firefighters were so impressed with this little girl's attitude, they drove her to her final chemotherapy treatment in one of their fire trucks.
These Stars Give Others the Red Carpet Treatment: Best Celebrity Stories of 2015
Here are 10 times celebrities harnessed their star power to help others – or just make people smile in 2015.
18 Chart-Topping Examples of Kindness in 2015
If you're looking to restore your faith in humanity as the New Year approaches, look no further: we have 18 examples of the kindest people of 2015.
Man Creates 'Shoes That Grow' So Poor Kids Don't Outgrow Them
Kenton Lee was working with barefooted kids in Kenya and realized the importance of well-fitting shoes. His incredible innovation? A Shoe That Grows.
Commuter's Laugh is Contagious on Morning Train (Video)
Watch this short film about how contagious laughter can be, even on a subway train crowded with sullen strangers.
Wounded Vets Shoot Hoops at the White House (Inspiring Video)
The President hosted a remarkable group of wounded veterans a few weeks ago on the White House basketbal court. These "Wounded Warriors" from Walter Reed Army Medical Center showed President Obama a thing or two about wheelchair basketball.
Public Choosees 5 Non-profits for $100,000 Grant From Tom's of Maine
For the first time in its 40 year history of charitable giving, Tom's of Maine, the natural toothpaste company, opened up its funding process to the public, letting them vote on who will get $100,000 in grants.
Would-be Robber Pays Back Store Owner Who Showed Kindness
In June, a man tried to steal money from a deli, but the shopkeeper provided the robber with forty dollars and a loaf of bread and made him promise never to steal again. Now, the would-be robber in Long Island has paid back the store owner.
Gold Coins Drop Anonymously into Red Kettles Across America
With gold prices more than $1,100 an ounce, it's "like visions of sugar plums" when gold coins are discovered by the ringing bell Santas who count their donations after a long day of volunteering at shopping malls and on street corners. With the season only two weeks old, anonymous gifts of gold for the Salvation Army charity are showing up in red kettles across the country
Signing Santa Brings Christmas Magic to Hearing Impaired Children
This holiday season not every child will get a chance to verbally tell Santa what they want for Christmas. That's why he made a special trip to visit some hearing impaired children in Columbus, Georgia.
Shelter Dog Can't Contain Emotions, Realizing He's Rescued (WATCH)
This dog may be shy at first, but he turns into a tail-wagging rocket of energy when realizing he's leaving the shelter for good.
Comedy Couple Commit $1M Act of Kindness for Refugee Children
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen and actress wife Isla Fisher have given a million dollar Christmas gift to children who have nothing.
People Respond with Texas-Sized Generosity to Dallas Tornados
So many people have volunteered to help with the Texas tornado recovery, some people have been turned away.
Musician and Handicapped Son Go From Homeless to Hopeful
A down-and-out musician who was living in a Rescue Mission shelter with his sickly 6-year-old son, has won a talent competition, after a fellow resident who heard radio ads promoting the contest urged him to enter.
Mystery Couple in Diner Starts "Magical" Chain Reaction
An unknown couple started a chain reaction at Aramingo Diner in Port Richmond, PA by paying for their own meal and for the tab including tip, of another table of diners at the restaurant. For the next five hours, dozens of patrons got into that same holiday spirit paying the favor forward — generously picking […]
Florida Man Exonerated After 35 Years Behind Bars
Florida resident James Bain was exonerated and released from prison Thursday, after spending 35 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction. Bain had spent more time in prison than any of the 246 inmates previously exonerated by DNA evidence nationwide, yet despite the serious injustice of this situation, Bain said, "No, I am not angry."
'Recession Gave Me a New Opportunity'
Many people say they had found unexpected and uplifting turns during the struggling economy's darkest moments and rediscovered what they previously dismissed or took for granted: Family, friends and faith. Others say the tough times have helped them seize opportunities they might have ignored before.