Beyond Ugly Protests, Germans Open Hearts and Homes for Refugees
Anti-refugee violence dominate German headlines, but countless unsung volunteers have collected clothing and more for the thousands of Syrians fleeing war.
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Stranger's Facebook Post Spurs Kindness for Widowed Dad -WATCH
Hearing the plight of a newly widowed father of two in Minnesota, a woman took to Facebook to invite friends to help. Their donations filled a room.
After Wedding, Instead of Fancy Meal Couple Serves 4000 Syrian Refugees
A Turkish couple pooled the money they got from friends and family and used it to host a party for thousands of Syrian refugees on their wedding day.
This is the 10th Summer Warren Buffett Has Donated Over $1Bil to Charity
Warren Buffett's summer tradition of giving continued with a gift of $2.8 billion to foundations that work on global health, scholarships, and poverty.
Girl Sells $47K in Bracelets to Help Friend With Skin Disease Buy a Pool
Nine-year-old Bethany has raised an incredible amount of money selling friendship bracelets so that she and her friend could have a place to swim together.
Turkish Tech Firm Does Something Epic With $27 Million From Its Sale
Sometimes, hard work really does pay off. For a group 100 loyal employees at a recently sold Turkish Tech company, it resulted in the surprise of their lives.
On His Last Day, Police Officer Gives Out Gift Cards Instead of Tickets
A cop walking his patrol route of 14 years approached citizens who might need some extra money for groceries or school supplies and handed them gift cards.
Strawberries and Roses for Strangers Turn This City's Monday Around (WATCH)
When a group of 20-somethings hit the streets of Montreal to hand out roses and strawberries, they transformed everyone's Monday blues—including their own.
Strangers Feed Parking Meter for Mom Stuck in Hospital With Baby
Fellow moms on social media came to the rescue of a mother stuck in a hospital who couldn't bear to leave her sick child, after the parking meter expired.
Boston Bus Driver Treats Everyone on Board, Stops at Kids' Lemonade Stand
On a hot summer day last week, Boston bus driver John Lohan asked his riders if they'd mind making a short stop at a roadside lemonade stand - his treat.
Crowdfunding a Greek Bailout, Englishman Raises Quarter Million Euro
Donate cash and get Greek goods in return – that's the idea behind one Englishman's effort to help Greece during its economic crisis.
Good Samaritan Pays Grocery Bill for Firefighters Having a Hectic Day
When firefighters repeatedly rushed out of a grocery store on emergency calls, they came back to find someone had paid for their groceries and left a note.
79-Year-old is on 'Cloud Nine' After Strangers Donate to Replace Stolen Tricycle
After a 79-year-old's trike was stolen, a stranger started a fundraising campaign to replace it.
Preemie Parents Want Gifts for Hospital Staff on Son's First Birthday
Parents are celebrating their premature son's first birthday by giving back to the people who helped him survive his first critical months.
Teacher Wins Lottery, Buys Shoes For 200 of Her Students
Bri Dredge, a teacher won $20,000 on the game show Millionaire Hot Seat, used part of the prize money to buy her students new leather shoes.
Muslim Fundraiser for Burned Black Churches Raises $100,000
Muslim groups came together to raise money to help rebuild Southern black churches that were burned in recent arson attacks.
Anonymous Donor Gives $34 Million to One of California's Poorest Cities
How does someone give a "transformative" gift to preschoolers, minority students, low-income renters and ex-cons, all at once with the stroke of a pen?
Stranger Changes Child's Life Posting This Photo of The "Sidewalk Scholar"
After a woman shared a photo of a boy studying beneath a streetlight, donations of money, school supplies and even a scholarship have poured in for the child.
Taylor Swift's $50K Donation to Sick Girl Causes GoFundMe to Raise Limits
Taylor Swift's generous giving has inspired a popular crowdfunding site to change its tune when it comes to fundraising limits.
Elderly Man Gets Decades of Extra Credit, Returning Lots of Class Rings
89-year-old Don Neilan has returned almost two dozen class rings he's found with his metal detector on the beach near his home.
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