Instead of Tossing it Back, 5,000 Indian Fishermen Now Collect Ocean Plastic to Build Roads and Prosperity
The fishermen were inspired to take action when they realized their "Mother Sea" was sick with ocean pollution.
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Her 107th Birthday Wish Was to Participate in a Parade, So the Town Threw One Just for Her
This hospice patient wanted to be in a parade for her 107th birthday – but instead, the town orchestrated an entire parade in her honor.
Instead of Leaving Your Dog Alone, This App Pairs It With Local Pet Lovers Eager for Companionship
"Dog-sharing" is helping to ensure that no pup will ever have to suffer from separation anxiety ever again.
Dog Waits With Missing 3-Year-old in Cornfield Overnight Until Help Arrives
The child says that if she had not had Fat Heath the Yorkshire terrier with her on Thursday night, the situation may have been quite different.
Woman Publicly Thanks Friends For How They Risked Stepping Up During Her Bout With Depression
Sheila O'Malley posted a letter of love about her group of "superhero" friends, and how others can take a risk for someone suffering from depression.
Denver Schools Are Ensuring That No Kids Go Hungry By Offering Free Meals Over the Summer
The program isn't just feeding Denver school children, either.
How a 30-Minute Radio Program is Building Peace in Refugee Camps
A group of refugees have been broadcasting a weekly program that is focused on messages of peace – and it has already made a difference in the camps.
Last Year We Helped Pick the Nicest Places in America - and Now We're Searching for More (Nominate Yours!)
After WS served as a judge for last year's Nicest Places in America contest, we are now asking you to submit even more stories of kindness.
When Man Was Trying to Sell His Car to Save His Dog, Community Came to His Rescue
When this desperate dog owner tried to sell his car to pay for his pup's surgery, hundreds of people rallied to help.
Guys Who Befriended Solitary Widow Have 'Vowed' to Make Time for Her: 'I already feel like we're her grandkids'
After these three young men reached out to an older woman who was eating dinner by herself, they are all now apparently as thick as thieves.
After 12 Years of Waving to Students From Her Window, Watch Her Reaction to 400 Kids Saying Goodbye
This 88-year-old woman is finally retiring from her daytime hobby of waving to local youngsters – so the kids made sure to give her a proper sendoff.
Boy Goes From Passing Notes to Learning Sign Language For Deaf Classmate-and Wins Award
When a boy moved to a new school, he had no way of making new friends because of his deafness - until Ross made all the difference.
Everyone in This Village Can Speak Sign Language So Deaf Residents Can Be Treated Equally
Instead of ostracizing their deaf residents, this little village made up their own form of sign language so everyone could communicate.
This 2-Year-Old Deaf Girl Loves People - So Her Whole Neighborhood is Learning Sign Language
As a means of having a conversation with their friendly little neighbor, this entire community is learning sign language.
Laundromats Are Hosting Story Times for Kids So They Can Improve Their Literacy on Laundry Day
Rather than being forced to watch their parents do laundry, these children are being given an educational boost thanks to some volunteer librarians.
After Parents Died, 20-Year-old Has Been Raising Her 5 Siblings-and People Are Now Rallying Behind Her
This sweet little family has received an unexpected financial windfall after their story was publicized by their local police department.
When 18-Year-old Muslim Student Had Nowhere to Pray, Community Opened Their Doors
After this 18-year-old Muslim moved to California, she found that she didn't have many places to pray – so local businesses opened their doors instead.
High School Opens Doors on Friday Nights to Give Students Safe Place Off City Streets
Though most students are eager to get home on Friday nights, this school is still bustling with happy youngsters even after classes are over.
World's Largest Free Kitchen Feeds 100,000 a Day Inside a Sikh Golden Temple
In Amritsar, India, volunteers are able to serve 100,000 meals every single day of the year from a kitchen in the Golden Temple that never closes.
After Family's Thatched Cottage Burned to the Ground, Irish Town Built Them a New One in 3 Weeks
When this French family suddenly found themselves without a home, their Irish community rallied together to build them a new one in just three weeks.
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