(UPDATE) Saudi Prince to Give 10,000 Cars and Houses to Needy Families
The businessman who vowed to give his $32 billion fortune to charity will start by handing out 10,000 homes and 10,000 cars to needy families in Saudi Arabia.
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Restaurant Invites Only the Homeless for 5 Nights of Dining in Baltimore
Most eateries bank on restaurant week to bring in cash, but Baltimore's Tabrizi's restaurant is shutting its doors to welcome homeless folks to dine all week for free.
Neighbor Sends Surprising Bill for Car Damaged by Toddler
Parents of a 3-year-old boy in the U.K. who damaged a neighbor's car got a costly repair bill—with a twist.
More "Homeboys" Can Bake, Sew, Begin Ex-Gang Lives, Thanks to Grant
HomeBoy Industries was awarded a grant to provide job training for 150 additional former gang members and ex-felons. Here's how they turn these lives around.
Hundreds of Executives and Officials Sleep Outside, Raising Millions for Homeless Teens
In 12 cities across two countries, nearly 500 business executives, advocates and celebrities slept outside on the streets in freezing temperatures Thursday night to let homeless kids know they matter. The decades-old Covenant House was able to raise more than 11 million dollars in conjunction with events held across North America.
Police Officer Pulls Over to Give Girl at Lemonade Stand Special Gift
When officer Zak Ropos learned what this little girl wanted to use her lemonade stand money for, he bought her the gift himself.
10-yo Cancer Survivor Pays Forward Birthday Gifts to Kids Still in Hospital
A 10-year-old cancer survivor wheeled a wagon full of LEGO toys through the children's cancer ward in Indiana, foregoing any birthday gifts, to give to others.
Cajun Food Truck Happily Dishes Up Plates to Anyone in Need
Hundreds of folks in need have asked for–and received–thousands of free meals from Chef Willy Fontanez in his purple Cajun food truck.
Doorman Surprises Sick Child Staying at the Hotel with a Puppy (WATCH)
A Fairmont Copley Plaza doorman has vastly improved the life of a sick child who's been staying for months at the hotel during treatments.
Boy's Birthday Gift Toward Fallen Officer's Kids Reaps Sweet Rewards
A nine-year-old boy had a selfless wish for his birthday, a desire to give back to a police officer who gave his life in the line of duty.
Marine in Plank for 5 Hours, Breaks Record to Benefit Wounded Vets
57-year-old U.S. Marine George Hood breaks world record for holding plank pose for over 5 hours to raise money and awareness for injured service members.
Tesco Grocers to Offer Unsold Fresh Food to British Charities
British grocer Tesco launched a program to donate all its unsold fresh food to those in need.
Operation Feel Good: Being The Change We Wish To See In The World
Giving brings forth receiving and receiving brings forth giving: watch as this couple share the love with some local men living in poverty.
Man Flies 1200 Miles to Donate Stem Cells to Save 7-year-old Girl
A 44-year-old stranger from Dubai traveled all the way to Gujarat, India to donate his stem cells to a seven-year-old, becoming her knight in shining armor.
Giving Away $29 Billion Earned This Pair a Lifetime Philanthropy Award
Warren Buffett presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to the couple who has given away more money than anyone in the history of humanity.
Man Takes Mobile Shower on the Road for Homeless People in Florida-WATCH
Drew Broderick turned an old construction trailer into a mobile shower for the homeless– and he gets so many hugs in return for his kindness.
Beach Town Gives Free Holidays to Aussie Fire Victims
Fifty families who were victims of the terrible Australian bushfires last year will enjoy all-expense-paid holidays on the Gold Coast beaches of Queensland. 150-200 fire victims will be provided with the free, five-day holidays, including flights courtesy of Virgin Blue.
Sympathetic Australians 'Buy a Bale' for Farmers in Drought
Community-minded Aussies are baling out farmers in Northwest Queensland who are faced with the choice of slaughtering their animals in the midst of massive draught and food shortages. Cash, fuel and bales of hay are on their way: The farmers now only need to ask. A joint venture between Aussie Helpers and The Give Back Campaign launched last week has taken off, with about $1.5 million in cash and supplies being donated already through the Buy a Bale campaign.
Johnny Depp Becomes Foster Father to Orphaned Bat
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp embraced his "batty" side on the movie set of his new sequel by getting to know some tiny winged creatures of the night.
Car Mechanics Made Sure We Could Always Get Our Daughter To Hospital
Ballymote Auto in Ontario went the extra mile – no, a thousand miles – to be kind and generous when we needed it most, when our girl had cancer.
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