Winnipeg Bus Driver Gives Homeless Man the Shoes Off His Feet
A Winnipeg Transit bus driver is being hailed a Good Samaritan after stunned passengers watched him give the shoes off his feet to a man who was walking barefoot on the sidewalk.
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The Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012, An Amazing Group
For their extraordinary efforts to help change the world and better the lives of others, 10 everyday people will receive $50,000 and a chance for much more.
Mom Will Sell Family Heirlooms to Help Son's Killers
A mother whose son was stabbed to death by four members of a hooded gang plans to sell her family heirlooms to help his killers. Fatemah Golmakani, 56, also said she wants to "tell them that someone loves them".
Remember The Movers Who Give Free Service to Domestic Abuse Victims? 10 Companies That Won Our Hearts in 2015
From taking care of customers to taking care of employees, here are 10 examples of good business practices from 2015.
Fans Find Out Best Movie Theater Employee is Homeless and Provide 'Just the Ticket'
When his fans found out he'd been homeless for 10 months, a community raised $65,000 to help a movie ticket-taker get back on his feet.
Retirees Win 100K for Creating Lasting Change
The Purpose Prize honors "what may be a new trend -- retirees taking on some of the country's biggest social problems." The five winners of the first-ever Purpose Prize, announced today, all 60 years or older, will split half a million dollars.
Disabled Dog Was Never Chosen For Adoption Until He Met Girl With Same Birth Defect
A dog born with a rare birth defect waited a long time for adoption, but it was worth it. He was the perfect match for a girl born with the same condition.
Brutal Tragedy Turns Into Story of Healing
How miraculous that Kathy Stein found herself caring about a young man who tried to rob and kill her. She'd started down a "tumultuous journey on a path less chosen â€" one toward forgiveness instead of rage..."
After Years Apart, Watch This Mother Elephant Reunite With Her Baby
A mother and child reunion in Thailand proves nothing can match a mother's love — and elephants never forget.
Big-hearted Little Boy Gives Up Birthday Gifts to Help Shelter Animals
The donations poured in when this five-year-old gave up birthday presents so he could help the rescue animals at his local shelters.
School Sends Inspiring Letter With Test Scores, So Kids Know What's Important
This school included an encouraging letter with every set of exam scores it mailed out reminding students what is more important than tests.
World's Largest Crocheted Blanket to Warm Thousands of Sick and Poor (Video)
This record-setting crocheted blanket would cover two football fields with plenty of wool left over, and will now warm thousands of needy people.
100 Children You Must See (Video)
Living Compassion made this video to show you the faces of the first 100 children they are feeding and schooling in far away Zambia.
A Grieving Mother's Incredible Forgiveness
The mother of a young teen who was gunned down asked if she could hug her son's killer. A great story of compassion
One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Peace One School at a Time
Greg Mortenson is an anti-terrorism warrior in the Islamic strongholds of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and his main weapon is schools. Mortenson has built 55 schools in those two countries in the past 13 years, educating 24,000 children.
Ten-Yr-Old Raises Money to Save 4000 Acres of Rainforest
A Lemonade Stand in Maryland, USA raised money to save 4000 acres of Guyana rainforest. Alex Rice and his Cub Scout Troop raised $350.00 that was matched by Conservation International
Rebecca Looked for the Good in Everyone (even the robbers who took all her money)
Rebecca Eddlemon looked for good in everyone, even the two gunmen who surprised her and husband Oscar Eddlemon in their food market in the mid-1970s.
A Hero to Iraqi Kids, American Soldier Inspired to Give Gifts
An American soldier gets a kick out of bringing gifts to the kids in Iraq. Joe was so moved by the bare feet he saw in Iraq, he urged family and friends to send shoes for the children. The result was 1,200 pairs of shoes and 300 pounds of clothing sent to Iraq in 54 large boxes, inundating the post office.
Teacher to Donate Kidney to 10-Year-Old Student
The inspiring story of fourth grade teacher Patricia Donohue and her decision to donate a kidney to her 10 year-old student, Brandon Shafer.
Volvo Pledges Lifetime of Cars to U.S. Doctor Serving Orphans, Mothers in Ethiopia
Asfaw, the winner of the Volvo prize for 2006, is a medical doctor who has galvanized over 550 medical and non-medical professionals in the US and Canada to give their time and talents to address the profound healthcare crises in Ethiopia.
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