'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.
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Inspired by Hometown Visit, Madonna Opens Her Wallet to Detroit
Excited by the progress she'd witnessed on a recent visit to Detroit, Madonna announced yesterday the" first phase of a long-term commitment" to help revitalize her Bay City hometown. As a former resident of Detroit and Rochester, Michigan, she will begin by contributing to three "extraordinary organizations" that have already begun to bring hope and change to the city
A Special Group of Soldiers, Vietnamese Orphans and Their American Angel
Betty Tisdale reveres soldiers. They were so wonderful! The 121st Signal Battalion, 1st Infantry Division in Viet Nam was stationed nearby. The men adopted the orphanage and took care of the kids, building indoor toilets, showers, and doing maintenance.
Thanks to WS Fans, a Generous Homeless Man Got a Proper Funeral (Photos)
In a heartwarming update, I received photos from the funeral that Good News Network fans largely funded for a homeless veteran.
Woman Brings Meals to Homeless Man Twice-After She Sees Him Share With Others
A chain of profound events I witnessed last night on a prosperous street in Santa Barbara proved that acts of kindness can multiply quickly.
Oprah Winfrey Steps Up to Aid DC Homeless Women in Big Way (WATCH)
Oprah surprised a Washington, DC charity with a huge announcement and a donation that would make Tom Cruise jump on her couch again.
Video UPDATE: Veteran Gets to Meet, Reward Detroit Teen Girls Who Returned Wallet With Cash
A disable veteran got to meet two honest Detroit teens who turned in his wallet after they found it in the snow with hundreds in cash.
After Korean War Monument is Vandalized in NJ, a South Korean Town Donates to Repair it
62 years after the Korean War ended, residents of a South Korean town assured New Jersey veterans that their sacrifice in the 1950s will never be forgotten.
No Drop in the Bucket: Canadian Plumber Gives $25 Mil to Hospital
A Canadian plumber is making health care flow more easily in his community thanks to his $25 million donation to a Vancouver hospital.
Stranger Buys Bike for Student After Angry Note is Left for Thief
After Olguiemar Freyre's bike, her only form of transportation, was stolen while she was working earlier this week, the part-time student penned an angry note and left it at the scene of the crime. A kind Chicago man who saw the note stepped in and offered to help.
Emergency Foster Mom Opens Home to Four Siblings in Need
After getting a call from social services and without a second thought about the limited space in her house, the beds they didn't have or the children's clothes she didn't own, a Pennsylvania woman -- for the fourth time -- drove immediately to pick up siblings who needed emergency foster care. This time it was four kids ranging in age from 5 to 11.
Be Inspired-How 5 Everyday People's Acts of Kindness Changed 100s of Lives
Often it's the simple things we do in our everyday lives that make the biggest impact on others. Here are five stories that illustrate how the smallest things can make a world of difference.
Best Boss Ever: Florida Company Surprises Employee With New Car
A digital advertising agency in Delray Beach surprised one of its longest and most deserving employees with a new 2013 Ford Escape for his birthday on Thursday. Chris Ninos has been the chief financial officer at BMI Elite for the last two years. According to CEO Brandon Rosen, Ninos is one of his most loyal, honest, trustworthy and hardworking employees.
Penguins Caught in Oil Spill Saved by "Commando" Veterinarians
Hundreds of Magellanic penguins washed ashore in Argentina after an oil spill have been saved by volunteers. "Commando" Veterinarians built a field hospital to immediately remove the deadly oil and house the birds for the weeks of recovery.
Providing Foster Care for Deployed Troops' Cats
Operation Noble Foster has provided more than 3,000 deployed servicemembers with individual foster homes for their cats until they return. "The best part is knowing that I'm able to take care of somebody's pet while they are serving our country."
Warren Buffett Gives Away His Fortune
Warren Buffett, the world's second richest man - who's now worth $44 billion - will start giving away 85% of his wealth in July - most of it to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Diners Pay What They Can Afford at One World Cafe
The owners of the all-natural One World Cafe in Salt Lake City have adopted a "pay what you can" philosophy doing their part to end hunger in America...
Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve
A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.
Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve
A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.
Basketball All-Stars Show They Care With Day of Service
On Friday, Feb. 15, more than 1,500 members of the NBA family, including the NBA All-Stars, joined in service projects throughout Houston, including the renovation of 5 homes, repairs and improvements to the Foster Place Elementary basketball court, and much needed yardscaping. Stars like Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and LeBron James talk about the impact of giving back during the 2013 NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service.
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