Parking Meters Provide Area for Mini-Parks
Some folks in San Francisco decided there was not enough green space downtown and "leased" the space provided by a parking meter for cars and created a mini-park for a day.
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A Hero to Iraqi Kids, American Soldier Inspired to Give Gifts
An American soldier gets a kick out of bringing gifts to the kids in Iraq. Joe was so moved by the bare feet he saw in Iraq, he urged family and friends to send shoes for the children. The result was 1,200 pairs of shoes and 300 pounds of clothing sent to Iraq in 54 large boxes, inundating the post office.
Teacher to Donate Kidney to 10-Year-Old Student
The inspiring story of fourth grade teacher Patricia Donohue and her decision to donate a kidney to her 10 year-old student, Brandon Shafer.
Volvo Pledges Lifetime of Cars to U.S. Doctor Serving Orphans, Mothers in Ethiopia
Asfaw, the winner of the Volvo prize for 2006, is a medical doctor who has galvanized over 550 medical and non-medical professionals in the US and Canada to give their time and talents to address the profound healthcare crises in Ethiopia.
Homeless Man Returns $900 in a Wallet
A homeless man found $900 in a wallet in a trash bin but returned it to the owner.Similarly, the man "insists on paying for his food at a nearly relief kitchen.
Ex-Homeless Man Among Eco Heroes
James Burgett started as a homeless Dumpster-diver. He'd build computers out of parts and sell them to feed his drug habit. A company called asking if he wanted 2,000 old desktops.
Poor Kids Can Figure Out Computers on Their Own
Since its inception in 1999, the Hole-in-the-Wall project has grown from a single computer at Kalkaji, New Delhi to more than a hundred computers in impoverished villages across India.
Fat Man Walking: Losing Pounds and Gaining Peace
A morbidly obese man who has captured the heart of America by walking alone across the country on a quest to lose weight and find his soul. Like a real-life Forrest Gump, Vaught's journey is touching the lives of millions.
NY's Cabbie of the Year
Hossam Abdalla was crowned New York's cab driver of the year year because he returned a king's ransom in jewels to a passenger who left a million dollars worth of gold and diamonds in his taxi. Hooray for the Egyptian immigrant and his integrity!
Good Samaritan Aids Traveler on his way to Damascus
When Jackie related the incident to her son, he flipped. “Are you crazy? Haven’t you heard of car-jackers!!†She said it never crossed her mind. It felt from the start that it was right. “I knew I was meant to help this young man. I had no fear.
Airman Finds and Returns $9,000 in Cash
The black book he found had about six dollars and a driver's license. But when he opened the second pocket, “There was a big wad of cash - hundred-dollar bills,†Baxter said. For some, the decision might be difficult.
29 Year-Old Single-Handedly Raises Relief Supplies for Hurricane Victims
Stevens' whirlwind flurry of phone calls in the days following Hurricane Mitch produced volunteers, medical personnel, supplies and even a plane for the devastated region.
Today's Students Choose Social Causes Over Surfboards During Spring Break
Spring break may mean beaches, bikinis and beer for some, but students participating in Break Away, a national nonprofit group that steers people to community service projects, are delivering meals to AIDS patients, teaching Native American kids and repairing the environment in Utah.
Break Out Of The Grasp Of Your Past!
We have to look beyond our past experiences and how are parents raised us. (If they were traumatic or regrettable experiences.)And the next time you hear yourself blaming your actions on the way your parents raised you, stop, and say I have a choice and I can transcend my presently perceived limitations.
Finding Jewels In A Soup Can… Would You Turn Them In?
The soup can was not a can at all but a trick container used to hide valuables from burglars. It seems the realistic can fooled even the owners who must have donated it to a food drive, where honest poor person received it.
Construction Worker Acts on Kindness Urge During Lunch Break
Pricked by compassion, one of the workers threw his keys over, offering the man his truck. A couple hours later the grateful family returned with the vehicle.
Ringo, Paul Say Goodbye to '5th Beatle' in Fantastic Video (George Martin 1926-2016)
George Martin, considered "The Fifth Beatle," one of the greatest record producers of all time, died peacefully Tuesday. Ringo made a super video tribute.
18 Months With Terminal Cancer… Turns into 18 Years of Survival
This woman is still going strong nearly two decades after learning she has terminal cancer.
Joan Rivers' Estate To Be Auctioned And Benefit Guide Dogs and the Ill
Like Joan Rivers lives on in our memory, her personal effects will benefit future programs for the blind and poor.
She Lost Miss America Contest But Won Hearts With Her Nursing Speech
People have been cheering a Miss America contestant who, instead of showcasing her musical or dancing skills, showed off her compassion as a nurse.