Teacher Provides 650 Bikes, One to Every Student at Her School
Katie Blomquist has toiled for months to deliver a bicycle to every one of her students – and she finally made good on her promise last month.
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Community Helps Blind Lady Who Spent Savings on Sick Miniature Guide Pony
Ann Edie spent all of her life savings on healing her beloved guide horse – luckily, her community wasn't about to let her struggle alone.
Marine Raises Thousands for WWII Vet He Met in a Parking Lot
"I could have easily just walked away and moved on," said Guido Filippone. "It's nice to give back when you can, and never miss a chance to thank a veteran."
Every Single Public School Teacher Got What They Requested Online, Thanks to Cryptocurrency Company
Over 35,000 teacher requests for classroom equipment and projects have been fulfilled thanks to an enormous donation from a California startup company.
'Humans of New York' Makes History Raising $1Mil in 4 Days to Build Housing For Rohingya Refugees
The page has become one of the fastest campaigns in GoFundMe history to raise over $1 million for a cause.
"Every person deserves to rest in peace": Muslims Help Repair Vandalized Jewish Cemetery
After almost 200 Jewish gravestones were vandalized over the weekend, these American Muslims started raising money to repair them.
Woman Begs For Help to Heat Icy Baltimore Classrooms and Gets Warmest Response
A college student and an NFL linebacker asked their community to help the Baltimore students shivering through freezing classroom temperatures – and their online plea spurred a huge response.
Bloomberg Gives $3Mil to Job Training For Coal Communities in Decline
Bloomberg announced today a $3 million donation for organizations providing career training to coal workers — and you can contribute, too.
Facebook Fundraising Has Generated Over $1 Billion in Donations for Charity
Furthermore, Facebook will be donating even more money alongside their users in celebration of Giving Tuesday 2018.
When Town Superman Needs Help, Community Rallies Behind Him to Raise Thousands
This man has acted as his town's own personal Superman for over 25 years – so when he was the one who needed rescuing, they did not hesitate to help.
Muslims Raise $250,000 for Pittsburgh Synagogue: 'Whatever you need … let us know, we'll be there'
Following the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh last week, these Muslim groups are rushing to help their Jewish neighbors.
Mystery Man Donates $131,000 So That Sick UK Boy Can Get the Rare Cancer Treatment He Needs in USA
So many donations have poured in for a sick English boy who needs treatment in the US – but the most important one was just given by an anonymous donor.
Soldier Whose House Was Looted Gives Away Money Raised for Him: 'I Wanted to Show Kindness'
Luis Ocampo fell prey to a burglary after he was serving on the frontlines of hurricane relief efforts - and then the donations started pouring in.
Internet Finds Out 'Gilligan's Island' Actress Needs Help, Fans Flock to Support Her
Dawn Wells has fallen on hard times over the course of the last decade - but her fans are determined to lend a hand as a thank you for her televised joy.
'Sleepbus' Provides Homeless Australians (and Their Pets) a Safe Place to Sleep
An Australian man has raised $100,000 to convert buses into mobile shelters, that can each give 22 people and their pets a safe, comfortable night's sleep.
JJ Watt Quietly Donates $10,000 to Family of Fallen Firefighter Thanks to a Tweet
The defensive backend player did not publicize his massive donation – but people definitely took notice.
Girl Born With Backwards Legs Walks for the First Time Thanks to Strangers Funding 'Miracle' Surgery
This 3-year-old girl has been given a new lease on life after strangers raised over $225,000 for her "miracle" surgery.
Since Officers Gave Her a Car, Strangers Have Donated Thousands to 20-Year-old Raising Her 5 Siblings
Despite losing both of their parents to cancer, these six siblings have since received an outpouring of support from total strangers.
This Guy Created a Social Media Project for His Love of Dogs - and it Has Now Saved Dozens of Pups
A guy created a Twitter page so he could talk about dogs - and since garnering millions of followers, he has used his account to save his canine compadres.
After Wildly Successful Crowdfunding, You Can Now Order Bike Helmets That Look Like Regular Hats
Created by SpaceX engineers, these stylish hats are three times more durable than typical helmets – and far more portable.
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