Starbucks to Pay Employees to Spend Half of Work Hours Volunteering for Charities
The company hopes that if employees can spend their work hours helping their communities, they'll be happier with their jobs and their lives.
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Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mom Worked With Daughter's Killers to Bring Hope to a Desperate Community
Amy Biehl's parents not only forgave her killers, they worked side by side with them to transform lives in South Africa, and they became like family.
10 Ways to Make the World a Better Place With Your Better Half
What better way to bond with your significant other than teaming up to make the world a better place?
Anonymous Woman Just Gave $100 to Every Teacher in Her District So They Could Buy School Supplies
The woman said that she wanted to thank the teachers for their hard work and show them that someone had their back for the school year ahead.
This Guy Has Fed Dogs of the City's Homeless for 5 Years; Now He Has Bigger Plans
Paul Crowell has been a guardian angel to the homeless dogs of San Francisco for the last five years - and now, he wants to do more.
Inspired by Hometown Visit, Madonna Opens Her Wallet to Detroit
Excited by the progress she'd witnessed on a recent visit to Detroit, Madonna announced yesterday the" first phase of a long-term commitment" to help revitalize her Bay City hometown. As a former resident of Detroit and Rochester, Michigan, she will begin by contributing to three "extraordinary organizations" that have already begun to bring hope and change to the city
Teen Wanted to Auction His Pig to Help a Teacher - But These Four Bidders Had Better Plans
When they heard about a boy's compassion toward his teacher, several bidders took it upon themselves to surprise the 15-year-old during an Evansville auction.
To Repent for Their Part in Patient Hardship, Doctors Team Up to Forgive $1.4 Million in Medical Debt
The coalition of doctors and nurse practitioners wanted to atone for their part in causing financial distress amongst their patients.
Iconic Strawberry Field Will Open to the Public for the First Time Ever
The site won't just be a destination for Beatles fans – it will also offer work training and job placements for youths with disabilities.
Starbucks Wants to Create Jobs — for Other Businesses
Starbucks Corp CEO Howard Schultz, decrying a lack of leadership in Washington, said his chain of coffee shops is helping to launch a nationwide fund designed to stimulate U.S. job creation. The fund, seeded with a $5 million donation, is a partnership with a group of private financial institutions.
Finding Homeless People Living in the Woods Motivates Starbucks Manager
A regional manager at Starbucks in Fredericksburg, Virginia discovered that there were homeless people living in the woods behind the shopping malls, where they stay unnoticed. She decided to help, collecting hotel toiletries, socks, and money, and delivering them, along with other Starbucks employees, to the dozens of people encamped back there.
In 40 Months, He Became First Person to Unicycle Around the World - and He Did It All For Charity
At just 21 years old, this Englishman has become the first person to travel around the world on a unicycle.
6 Quran Quotes That Teach Love, Tolerance and Freedom of Religion
Islam according to the Quran teaches love and compassion for every human being, no matter their religion, says Turkish author Adnan Oktar whose television show is watched by millions in the Arab world. He argues that violent and intolerant beliefs about Islam go against the teachings of the Quran and presents six quotes to support his claim.
Veteran-Run Business is Left Destitute When Equipment is Stolen, But People Spend $15K to Replace It
Cody Nichols didn't know what was going to happen to his employees or company when a thief stole all their gear – but then the community stepped in.
8-Year-Old Girl's Birthday Wish Yields Over 12,000 Pounds Worth of Pet Food
Instead of toys or parties, Adisynn Kiker wanted a very specific thing for her birthday.
After Miscarriages, Couple Starts Throwing Massive Birthday Parties for Homeless Kids Instead
The Worthy of Love charity is built on the idea that every child should be able to feel special for their birthday – even if they're homeless.
Wee Robot Wanders the Streets To Raise Money For Charity (Video)
The future of fundraising may conjure visions of Star Wars. Tim Pryde, a 21-year-old product-design student at the University of Dundee, in Scotland, built a small robot that travels through public spaces, relying on coin donations for charity into a slot on its back to keep moving. And, it works.
Wee Robot Wanders the Streets To Raise Money For Charity (Video)
The future of fundraising may conjure visions of Star Wars. Tim Pryde, a 21-year-old product-design student at the University of Dundee, in Scotland, built a small robot that travels through public spaces, relying on coin donations for charity into a slot on its back to keep moving. And, it works.
Mystery Person Spends $1 Million at Toys 'R' Us So They Can Donate All of the Goodies to Kids
An anonymous donor spent $1 million on the last of the goodies at a Toys ‘R' Us store so it could all be donated to local children.
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to Cancer Patients Headed to Medical Appointments
These cancer patients will no longer have to worry about finding transportation to their medical appointments.
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