Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public 'Chat Benches' for Strangers to Chat
Police officers hope that the success of "Chat Benches" will inspire other towns to implement similar solutions to tackle senior loneliness.
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When it Snows in This Town, People Race to See Who Can Clear the Most Sidewalks for Their Neighbors
According to one of the residents of this compassionate Wyoming community, the "area is a diamond in a world of disconnectedness".
Days After Woman's Husband Died, 125 of the 'Nicest' Neighbors Cleaned Her Entire Building
When Joan Peterson was struggling to cope with the loss of her husband, over 125 of her neighbors came together to lend a hand.
Town Became Unified by Anointing a Homeless Poet as Their 'Adopted Grandfather'
This town has been nominated as one of the nicest places in America - and its compassionate spirit is best exemplified by their local "grandfather".
With Anonymous Good Deeds Reigning Supreme in Tiny Town, It May Be the 'Nicest Place' in US
This quiet little blue-collar neighborhood has had a secret track record for anonymous good deeds - and almost every neighbor has participated.
Watch People Join Rescue Elephants in the Streets As They Embark on 10-Hour Walk to Their New Home
Dozens of pedestrians joined these rescue elephants in the streets as the pachyderms were guided to their new home 12 miles away.
After Mailman Puts Off Retirement Out of Love for Neighbors, Hundreds of People Send Him on Dream Vacation
People have been so moved by a mailman's relationship with his town, hundreds of strangers have rallied to send him to Hawaii for his retirement.
When Classmate Was Preparing for Heart Surgery, His Entire School Showed Up to Cheer Him On
Before this 9-year-old boy was set to undergo a heart transplant, his entire school took to the streets in order to encourage him before the operation.
This Neighborhood Has Been Staying Connected During Social Distancing With Creative 'I Spy' Game
Despite these Indiana neighbors being forced to stay isolated during the COVID-19 crisis, they have come up with a clever way of staying connected.
Maryland Teens Go On Grocery Store Runs for Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors Amid COVID-19 Fears
Two high school students, Matthew Casertano and Dhruv Pai used their time off from classes to deliver groceries to their neighbors in self-isolation.
Famous Buddhist Monk to Lead Open Meditation for Peace in London's Trafalgar Square
Wake Up London is becoming well-known for organizing meditation flash mobs in Central London every month. In celebration of their Vietnamese teacher's return to London this week, hundreds will gather for a Sit in Peace meditation on the open grounds of Trafalgar Square on Saturday March 31.
Synagogue, Mosque and Temple Rise Side by Side Near Church in Suburban Paris
20 miles east of Paris, a local mayor is breaking new ground by placing a synagogue, a mosque and two Buddhist temples side by side in an effort to harbor peace between faiths. The traditionally Catholic town of Bussy-Saint-Georges, has long had a church.
Interfaith Churches Convince Banks to Give $30 Million to Help Foreclosed Families
An interfaith group in Virginia has shown what a grassroots group can do when working together for positive change -- in this case, help for some of the 20,000 families who lost homes in the 2008 foreclosure crisis. VOICE (Virginians Organized For Interfaith Community Engagement) managed to get pledges of $30 million from Bank of America, General Electric and the Virginia Housing Development Authority to help such families in Manassas and Prince William County.
Tavern Owner Sets Up Virtual Pub for Town Patrons-But Welcomes More Than 14,500 Global Customers
The English landlady has since hired a team of "bar staff" to cope with the influx of visitors eager to enjoy the page's daily activities and events.
Watch Spanish Man Share a Drink With Isolated Neighbors By Filling Their Glasses From Two Floors Above
This is the sweet moment that an Asturian man managed to share a glass of cider with his neighbors—all while respecting quarantine guidelines.
Bon Jovi to Sponsor Six Homes with Habitat for Humanity in Philly
On March 31, Bon Jovi delivered $200,000 to fund an additional two homes through his partnership that began in June 2005, broke ground last October, and will build six homes in Philadelphia through Summer ’06.
Watch Neighborhood Come Together for Hilarious Dino-Themed Social Distancing Parade
As a means of bringing their neighbors together during the COVID-19 shutdowns, this Milwaukee community hosted a dinosaur-themed social distancing parade.
People Are Now Stocking Little Free Libraries With Toilet Paper and Food for Neighbors in Need
As a means of taking care of their neighbors during the COVID-19 shutdowns, people are stocking Little Free Libraries with food and supplies.
Siblings Filmed Playing Sweet Spontaneous Porch Concert for Elderly Neighbor in Self-Isolation
When the Tien siblings heard that their 78-year-old neighbor was in self-isolation, they decided to brighten her day by playing their cellos on her porch.
Across Canada, Scaremongering Becomes 'Caremongering' as Citizens Help Each Other In Challenging Times
Communities across Canada are rallying together on social media in Caremongering Facebook Groups to look after each other during the COVID-19 quarantines.
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