Customers Keep Buying Up All of Donut Shop's Pastries So He Can Go Home Early to Be With Ailing Wife
When Donut City customers heard about what happened to the restaurant's owners, they immediately rallied together in a sweet show of support.
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New 24-Hour Vending Machine Dispenses Clothing and Blankets to the Homeless for Free
All the blankets and clothing inside this vending machine for the homeless in Muncie, Indiana were donated by members of the community who care.
Human Chain of People Help Move A Bookstore, Book By Book
When this independent bookstore had trouble affording expensive moving services, the community showed up in full force to lend a hand.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
New 'Talking Tables' Cafes Are Designed for People Who Want to Talk to Strangers
The Sainsbury's initiative is being tested as a means of combatting loneliness by bringing people together over a cup of tea.
Business Savvy 9-Year-old Sells Out of Cookies by Taking Advantage of Canada's First Cannabis Sales
As people lined up around the block for the nation's first day of recreational marijuana sales, 9-year-old Elina Childs saw an advantageous opportunity.
'Water Gandhi' of India Turns Dust Bowls Into Lush Villages Using Ancient Ways
A $150,000 prize has been awarded to the "Water Gandhi of India" for his wildly successful work that turns abandoned, impoverished "dust bowls" into lush villages bustling with life again using an ancient method of rainwater harvesting.
This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures
The community of Clonakilty has become the first ever town in Ireland that has been certified as autism-friendly.
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Social Activities for Lonely Seniors - and Mailmen Will Help Out Too
The initiative will hopefully tackle the harmful effects of social isolation amongst lonely seniors.
As Thank You For Being Ray of Sunshine, Hurricane Volunteer Builds Stunning Cardboard Fort for 2-Year-old
This bubble-blowing youngster has been a huge morale boost for the folks in a local hurricane shelter – so volunteers decided to say thank you.
Rio Slums Transformed Into Canvas Bursting With Color
Two Dutch artists are transforming a shanty town clinging to the hillside in Rio de Janeiro using buckets of bright neon colored paint. With the help of local youths in the Santa Marta slum, stacks of huts on several streets are now a kaleidoscope of color. As of yesterday, the project has gone global, raising $112,000 through an online fundraising campaign with the goal of painting the entire community.
Record Number of People Have Registered to Vote in the Midterm Elections
No matter the outcome of the midterm elections, organizers are thrilled by the amount of Americans getting involved in the political process.
Deliveryman is So Kind, Community Gets Batmobile to Throw Him a Parade and Buys Him $54,000 Gift
Every day for the last 20 years, Todd Kirnan has worked for hours to make sure that the people and businesses of Gresham are happy.
Every Night for the Last 10 Years, Community Has Made Sure That Woman in Wheelchair Gets to Bed
For over a decade, dozens of able-bodied men have volunteered to help care for their neighbor with multiple sclerosis.
7-Year-Old Becomes Certified Barber So She Can Offer Free Haircuts To Kids in Her City
Before she even hit the second grade, this youngster finished her training at the Junior Barber Academy in North Philadelphia to pursue community service.
Man Once Mocked for Shaving on Public Transit Has Gotten Money, Job Offers, and His Dignity Back
A mean-spirited social media video has turned into an outpouring of support for a homeless man who wanted to look nice for his family.
First Detroit Tiny House Village Lets Tenants Rent, Then Own, These Fabulous Homes
This Detroit nonprofit has set up stipulated leasing contracts for its homeless tenants so they can pay affordable rent for ownership of the house.
There Are Now 75,000 Little Free Libraries Around the World - and Here's Why You Should Add More
Over 75,000 Little Free Libraries have been placed in 88 different countries around the world - and you can help to add more.
Internet Finds Out 'Gilligan's Island' Actress Needs Help, Fans Flock to Support Her
Dawn Wells has fallen on hard times over the course of the last decade - but her fans are determined to lend a hand as a thank you for her televised joy.
Before He Dies, Architect Designs Living Space With Everything You Need in a Green Oasis of Stunning Beauty
No two features of the citadel were designed the same – every doorway and pillar are designed uniquely.
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