Utility Mails $150 Food Cards to 3000 Who Lost Power on Thanksgiving
A Washington state utility has sent out more than $400,000 in grocery gift cards to customers without power on Thanksgiving.
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Strangers Finally Return Lost Dog After Year of Feeding But Not Catching it
Bear the little lost dog wandered the woods and hid out at a auto scrapyard until two women caught him and delivered him home just in time for Thanksgiving.
British Train Passengers Jump to Defend Muslim Sisters From Hate
A Muslim woman subjected to a hateful tirade on a train never had a chance to defend herself—other passengers spoke up for her.
Syrian Refugee Feeds Homeless to Thank Germany for Taking Him In
One Syrian refugee is paying back the country that welcomed him by feeding their homeless.
Former Fish Farmer Feeds a Million Children Every Day
A former fish farmer has cast a charitable net to 12 countries, with nutritious meals served to one million school children every weekday.
Giving Shoes Off Her Feet to Homeless Lady on Subway, Starts Chain Reaction
When a subway Samaritan gave her favorite pair of boots to a barefoot homeless woman on a cold day, it started a chain reaction of kindness.
Update: Billionaire Is "Optimistic" About Buying Island for Refugees
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is more optimistic than ever that he'll soon buy an island where Syrian refugees can live. Here's an update...
Boy Who Emptied Piggy Bank For Vandalized Mosque Gets Big Surprise
When an author heard a little boy had given his life savings to a vandalized mosque, he arranged a big surprise.
Alone on Thanksgiving? Restaurant Owner is Offering Free Meals
An immigrant restaurant owner remembers his own misfortune in Greece and offers free Thanksgiving meals for anyone who has to spend the holiday alone.
New York State to Turn Lights Out for Migrating Birds
New York City's bright lights attract millions of tourists, but they'll lure fewer birds–which is a good thing for endangered songbirds that travel up the East Coast annually.
Surgeon Treats 100,000 Patients Unable to Pay for Health Care
This doctor found a way to pay for his patient's treatment when they couldn't or their insurance wouldn't.
Autistic Kid Shoots Miracle Round on Basketball Court in Final 4 Minutes
high school basketball coach in Rochester, NY, who, for the last game of the season, let somebody play who'd never even suited up before -- an autistic boy who'd helped with water, towels and practices. He absolutely caught fire on the court, launching 3-pointers through the net one after another.
Bono Joins Oprah, Armani, Apple and Gap Raising Millions for Africa
Bono announced today the U.S. launch of (RED), the inspiring initiative that allows Americans to help fight AIDS in Africa by doing what they do best: Shopping! Famous brands like Apple will now be selling special edition products, like iPod, in RED with portions of sales going directly to help AIDS survivors in Africa.
UK Paper Donates Revenue from Bono/AIDS Edition to Africa Fight
The UK paper, The Independent donated half of all its revenues yesterday to fight AIDS in Africa, and featured U2's Bono as guest editor.
After Lonely Couple Called Emergency Line, Police Stay For Tea
An emergency can depend on how you look at things and these cops are looking good after their response to a lonely couple in their 90s.
Homeless Dad Helped in Denver Was Spotted Giving Back-Feeding Hungry
After a fundraiser raised nearly $55K for a man who had just arrived in Denver and become homeless with his toddler, the pair was out feeding the hungry.
Try One of These 12 Acts Of Kindness Today–On World Kindness Day
To get you off to a good start on World Kindness Day, we made a list of positive deeds and actions to brighten up the days of strangers and family alike.
Hundreds Help Homeless Father & Son after Chance Encounter Changes Their Fate
A homeless father's optimistic attitude during a chance meeting on a Denver street reversed his fortunes and encouraged strangers to donate thousands.
Water for Life
He remembers how the people reacted when he came to drill a well for them. "People just mobbed me and cried." Willis Miller believes in fate. Near death with a heart attack at age 50, he vowed to spend the rest of his life doing good in the world if he survived. Now 81, Miller […]
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