Homeless Man Returns $900 in a Wallet
A homeless man found $900 in a wallet in a trash bin but returned it to the owner.Similarly, the man "insists on paying for his food at a nearly relief kitchen.
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Fat Man Walking: Losing Pounds and Gaining Peace
A morbidly obese man who has captured the heart of America by walking alone across the country on a quest to lose weight and find his soul. Like a real-life Forrest Gump, Vaught's journey is touching the lives of millions.
Good Samaritan Aids Traveler on his way to Damascus
When Jackie related the incident to her son, he flipped. “Are you crazy? Haven’t you heard of car-jackers!!†She said it never crossed her mind. It felt from the start that it was right. “I knew I was meant to help this young man. I had no fear.
29 Year-Old Single-Handedly Raises Relief Supplies for Hurricane Victims
Stevens' whirlwind flurry of phone calls in the days following Hurricane Mitch produced volunteers, medical personnel, supplies and even a plane for the devastated region.
Construction Worker Acts on Kindness Urge During Lunch Break
Pricked by compassion, one of the workers threw his keys over, offering the man his truck. A couple hours later the grateful family returned with the vehicle.
Man Who Donated Son's Organs Years Ago Gets Same Gift From Recipient's Mom
The gift of life that was given ten years ago is being paid back by a grateful mother to a now-ailing father.
Marijuana May Help Stave off Alzheimer's
New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that allows the brain to function.
Restaurant Owner Leaves Note For Dumpster Diver Promising Free Meal
An Oklahoma restaurant owner noticed someone had rummaged through her dumpster for food so she posted notes on the property to invite the hungry person in for a fee meal, anytime.
JK Rowling Sends Letter and Wand to Young Shooting Survivor
JK Rowling penned a hand-written letter in purple ink to a teenager who found strength in the words of a Harry Potter film after her family was killed. Cassidy Stay, 15, from Texas, quoted Rowling's fictional headmaster Albus Dumbledore at her family's memorial service
Trending Tattoo Movement A Symbol of Hope for People With Mental Illness
One girl has literally punctuated the need for mental health care by starting a tattoo movement to serve as a symbol of hope. Find out why it's catching on.
Australian Tattoo Artist Offers to Cover Up Self-Harm Scars For Free
This young woman's tattoos aren't just incredibly beautiful – they're also incredibly meaningful to people wanting to move beyond their past.
New York City Steps Up Mental Health Care and Security for Homeless
New York City is adding mental health workers at homeless shelters and working on other ways to quickly provide such care to those in need.
Watch These People Jumping to the Rescue of Animals
This collection of YouTube clips by Russian Alexandr Mish will give you a bit more hope that there is a lot of wonderful people who care for each other and even animals they've never seen before.
Clean Water Pours Into Flint as Rapper The Game Sends $1 Million
Rapper Jayceon Terrell Taylor, aka The Game, has found a company to match his $500,000 donation to Flint, Michigan and challenged other celebs to do more.
Mom Adopts Hospice Babies No One Else Wants
This former nurse takes in terminally ill infants their parents have abandoned to give them a loving home for their short lives.
North Dakota Runner Carries Injured Competitor Across the Finish Line
A cross-country runner in North Dakota carried an injured competitor across the finish line during a high school track meet, a show of compassion that stood out as other teens kept running.
Orphans in Remote Russia Cheered by Moscow Deliveries
Children pour out of orphanage No. 72, laughing and waving, and hurry to help unload the cars, stacked with boxes of toys, sports equipment, and coats - as well as cutlery and a new VCR with a selection of cartoons
First-Grader Wraps up a Book for Classmate Who Got No Christmas Presents
Two 7-year-old boys in south Milwaukee overheard another boy saying he received no gifts for Christmas. After school the two talked about it and decided what they would do.
Kansas Policeman Buys Diapers, Shoes for Mom Who Shoplifted for Her Kids
A compassionate police officer in Kansas bought clothing and shoes, diapers and supplies for a desperate mother caught shoplifting for her children.
'Airbnb' for Refugees Matches Migrants To Europeans Volunteering Homes
European citizens got tired of their governments failing to help Syrian refugees, so they took matters into their own hands using the Airbnb model.
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