NYC's Korean Dry Cleaners Donate 2000 Unclaimed Items to Homeless
Some fancy threads get left behind at the cleaners, but they were put to good use this week as Korean-American dry cleaners donated 2,000 items to NYC's poor.
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Israeli Man Funds Tennis for Arab Youth, Promotes Co-existence
An Israeli tennis enthusiast noticed in the 1990s that very few Arabs living in Israel had any chance to play his beloved sport. He dreamed that a tennis court could provide a common ground between Jews and Arabs and Christians alike, so in 1998 he started building or supported tennis courts and programs in nine Arab neighborhoods all across Israel.
Israeli Man Funds Tennis for Arab Youth, Promotes Co-existence
An Israeli tennis enthusiast noticed in the 1990s that very few Arabs living in Israel had any chance to play his beloved sport. He dreamed that a tennis court could provide a common ground between Jews and Arabs and Christians alike, so in 1998 he started building or supported tennis courts and programs in nine Arab neighborhoods all across Israel.
Young Sisters Raise $650,000 Folding Origami to Build Wells Across World
Folded paper origami has sent $650K flowing through the hearts of two young sisters and 70 newly drilled wells in Africa, India, Mexico, Peru, and the U.S.
Guy Shows How You Can Now Use Amazon Prime to Instantly Help the Homeless
There's an app for everything now – but instead of using them to serve yourself, this guy shows how you use them for the homeless instead.
This Nurse is a Hometown Hero for Creating A 'Take-What-You-Need' Pantry For Her Virginia Hospital
Do you remember when the aisles of grocery stores were emptied of toilet paper and other staples at the beginning of the pandemic? Nurse Stacy Mason recalls seeing her fellow healthcare workers finishing up long shifts caring for the sick in ICU, only to find the sundries they needed for their families-like diapers and sanitary […]
Strangers Donate to Buy Full Set of Teeth for Young Alabama Man
A 25 year-old Alabama man caught a virus two years ago that not only caused congestive heart failure and led to multiple surgeries including a heart transplant, it also led to the loss of all of his teeth. He couldn't afford dentures; insurance didn't cover them, but lucky for Victor, his girlfriend learned about a charitable website that raises funds for deserving strangers.
Elon Musk is Funding New Water Filters in Flint After Twitter Prompt
In a matter of days, Musk is already in talks with the Mayor of Flint and other community activists on how they will move forward.
MacKenzie Scott Has Given $1.7 Billion Dollars To Non-Profits Since Her Divorce
When she divorced Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott promised to give away at least half of her billions. Here's how she's fared so far.
When Kids Can't See the Chalkboard - Eye Doctor Donates 100,000 Glasses
Inspired by a Navajo teen's joy when he got his first pair of glasses, Joseph Carbone took a leap of faith by quitting his optician business to start Eye Care 4 Kids.
Buddhist Poker Player Donates All $600,000 of His Winnings to Charity
Despite how gambling is generally at odds with religion, this Buddhist poker player is making up for it by donating his winnings to charity.
Ex-Pharmacy Guys Make Medicine Available No Matter Your Finances
Imagine the frustration you'd feel if you were diagnosed with a serious illness requiring a lot of treatment and even though you were covered by insurance, the co-pay costs involved for expensive medications meant you had no money for rent or electricity. Jeff Spafford, who ran a pharmacy in Orlando, Florida, knew that hundreds of people were in such financial straits, so he co-founded The Assistance Fund with the goal of opening up access to medicine for all.
Disabled Man Gives Free Wheelchairs, New Lives to Rural Mexicans
According to Richard St. Denis, an estimated 75,000 wheelchairs are thrown away in the U.S. every year. The award-winning wheelchair athlete started the World Access Project to provide life-changing mobility to people with disabilities in rural Mexico.
Charity Dishes Out $1,000 Checks to Hundreds of Teens So They Can Uplift Anyone They Want to Support
During the month of April alone, the VING Project gave away more than $250,000 in checks to teens who wanted to surprise deserving acquaintances.
This Moving Company Now Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Leave Abusive Homes Nationwide At No Cost
College HUNKS Hauling & Moving is now providing free moves to victims of domestic violence and those in abusive living situations.
What Started as a Joking Bake-off Between Dads Led to 15,000 Cookies Being Delivered to Essential Workers
Pennsylvania dads Scott McKenzie and Jeremy Uhrich have been spending the pandemic baking cookies for caregivers.
This Non-Profit is Hard at Work Designing New Forests to Cure California's Wildfire Curse
Helping prevent wildfires from becoming infernos, a non-profit is designing new ways to replant after fires, using climate-smart strategies.
Tiny Chihuahua With a Huge Heart is Named the American Humane Hero Dog of the Year
The 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards winners have just been revealed. Come meet the winners, including teeny Chihuahua MacKenzie.
American Dolls Covered in Crystals Raise Nearly a Million at Auction For Children of First Responders
American Dolls Covered in Swarovski Crystals Raise Nearly a Million at Auction For First Responders Children's Charity.
Democracy Made Delicious: 'Pizza to the Polls' Delivered Free Food to Hundreds of Thousands of Voters in Long Lines
Pizza to the Polls' mission is to send free snacks to crowded polling locations. This year, they delivered 1.3 million to voters.
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