Stranger Erects New Mailbox for Blind Woman So She Doesn't Have To Walk Into Street
A blind woman in Virginia has been worried for years that one day she would get hit by a car while getting her mail-but not any more thanks to one handyman.
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Student Wants to be Good Neighbor, Mows 50 Lawns in 50 States
Rodney Smith Jr. has made it his mission to spend his summer mowing lawns for single moms, disabled homeowners, and elderly people across the country.
Theft of Food From Cat Charity Spurs Community to Donate Enough Supply For 2 Years
After an unidentified thief stole over $3,000 worth of cat food from this charity, the community stepped up to help in a big way.
How a Swimming Pool for Neighborhood Kids Helped Heal a Man After Wife's Death
Instead of continuing to grieve in solitude, Keith Davison decided to do something for the community instead: build a swimming pool.
Watch Neighbors Throw a Parade for Breast Cancer Patient on Last Day of Chemo
This woman couldn't believe her eyes when she walked outside and found a parade waiting to celebrate her last day of chemotherapy.
Facebook Provides Valuable Safety Net for the Bereaved, Study Finds
An in-depth study confirms that people are using social media during grieving periods—leading to more avenues for recovery and resilience.
Community Shows Up in Full Force to Love Hero Dog in His Final Hours
This dog saved dozens of lives when he was in Afghanistan â€" and on Wednesday, dozens of those people were in attendance for his final hours.
New York Neighborhood Noise May Be Healthy For its Residents
This new study shows that areas with louder and more consistent nighttime noises have healthier residents than those that don't.
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
In honor of the holiday, over 2,000 volunteers gathered on Versova Beach, collecting over 160 tons of accumulated trash.
Why Not Place a Mini Library in Your Front Yard?
While messing around and building things on his deck one day, Todd Bol took a dollhouse-size structure and turned it into a free community library that would have global impact. He started a movement called Little Free Library, a nonprofit that seeks to place small book exchange boxes in neighborhoods around the world. The idea has taken off, growing from 100 libraries in 2011 to 6,000 libraries in 2013.
Strangers Undertake Search and Rescue Mission to Find a Boy's Lost Ski, 3 Months Later
After a boy saved all his money to buy new skis, he lost one in the powder-but the kindness of strangers restored the pair (and our faith in people).
This Couple Has Been Serving Free Lunches to Everyone in Town So People Feel Less Lonely
The Lytles started serving the free meals because they didn't only want to feed people's stomachs – they also wanted to feed souls.
Mayor Has Invited More Than 100 Strangers to His House So He Can Cook Them Dinner
This Minnesota town might be the kindest place around – and it is probably best exemplified by the mayor and his home-cooked meals.
When Dog is Found 2,000 Miles Away From Home, 20 Different Strangers Bring Him Back
No one knows how Jake the dog got so far away from home – but this group of strangers was determined to help him get back.
Mom is Moved to Tears When Older Boys Approach Her Adopted Son at the Park
When this shy 7-year-old stepped back to watch other kids play at an Oklahoma park this week, his mom was moved to tears by the children's reaction.
Free Services Transformed This Library into a Hub For Healing Life's Major Problems
From helping to expunge a mother's legal record to helping an older man learn how to read so he can pay his bills on time – this library is making a big difference in the lives of its visitors.
When Woman Moves into Run-down House Following Divorce, Neighbors Help Fix it Up For Free
"I didn't know a single person when I moved here...and now I feel as though my neighbors are family," says Tammy Bacon, who nominated the Tennessee town for ‘Nicest Places in U.S.'
Muslims Take Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad to Denounce Anti-Semitism Against "Our Jewish Sisters and Brothers"
The ad, published in the Telegraph on Thursday, was a stirring follow-up to British Jews denouncing Islamophobia last week.
Flower Farm Invites Depressed Neighbors Over - and Eventually Helps Them Out of Their Rut
The couple who owns the Vermont flower farm has welcomed thousands of visitors over the years - and it's not necessarily because they were paying customers.
Town Has Uncanny Knack for Kindness in a Pinch, From Hurricane Weddings to Rescuing Lost Planes
When this compassionate town orchestrated a wedding for two hurricane evacuees, the groom said: "If I had a car, I wouldn't leave. I love it here."
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