Karma Comes Back Around for Man Who Broke Religious Rule to Help Boy
One good deed has led to another for a man who broke a tenet of his religion to help and provide comfort to a little boy hurt in an accident.
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How Americans Are 'Paying it Forward' Hundreds of Times Every Year
8 in 10 Americans believe karma is real and, believing that, 84% will go out of their way to "pay it forward" whenever possible.
The Billionaire and Founder of Cirque du Soleil is Donating a $5 Million Piece of Land to His City
A suburb of Montreal on the south bank of the Saint Lawrence River, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville received $5 million from Mr. Laliberté.
Watch People's Reaction When Thanksgiving Groceries are Paid
Andrew Hales has discovered that his popular YouTube channel, which usually posts prankster videos, can score millions of hits when he displays random acts of kindness. A new hidden camera video shows people with wallets at the ready to pay hundreds of dollars for groceries, when suddenly the cashier tells them it's all going to be free.
Chicago Church Members Given Cash to Spread Around for City in Need
The Rev. Jackson Crum told members of his Chicago Park Community Church this month that their great city is struggling and needs hope. As ushers distributed envelopes stuffed with bills large and small, Crum told members of his flock to put the nearly $12,000 to work in the corners of the community where they think it will do the most good.
Chicago Kids Nix Celebrity Bar Mitzvahs, Use Money to Build Playground
Instead of a huge bash, two Jewish 12-year-olds in Chicago are planning their Bar Mitzvahs around designing and building a playground for the public.
Altruistic Babies? New Study Shows Hungry Toddlers Will Give Up Food in Order to Help Others
This heartening study shows that human babies are naturally willing to sacrifice their own wants and needs in order to help a stranger.
Generosity Pays: Selfless People Tend to Make More Money
This new study from Stockholm University shows that nice guys might not finish last—and greed may not be the path to prosperity, after all.
Dad Builds Desks for Virtual Students Who Need Them: 'I've Gotten Thousands of Messages'
California's Mitchell Couch has been making $20 desks for kids to help them with virtual learning during COVID-19.
Ten Most Generous Celebrities Selected by 'Why I Give'
Reaching out to the needy in society, whether within our boundaries or assisting in far fledged countries, is a special calling but also one that ordinary people can get behind. Celebrities inspire average citizens to give more. Here's a list of today's top Philanthropic Celebrities, and Matt Damon heads the list. The actor/writer/producer has recently co-founded Industrial Revolution II, now operating its first business in Haiti offering employment and community support with its new socially-responsible garment factory.
Oldest Jockey and First Latino Ever to Win Triple Crown Donates Winnings
Victor Espinoza, who at 43, became the oldest jockey–and only Latino–to win horse racing's Triple Crown, pledged all his winnings in honor of kids with cancer.
Business Owner Installs Elevator for Girl to Keep Family in Home Built by Ancestors
The owner of a construction company installed an elevator in the home of a family whose 9-year-old daughter Sara has cerebral palsy. As a result, Sara can have the independence to go outside and play with her friends without asking for help -- and her family can stay in the house her great-grandfather built in 1932.
How Does A Homeless Man Spend $100? You Won't Believe It
Once again, the internet is proving to a YouTube prankster that they will get a lot more Shares and Views if the video can inspire a nation. This video, from Josh Paler Lin, is a fine example and puts a beautiful exclamation point on the reminder, "You can't judge a book by its cover."
Strangers Donate to Buy Full Set of Teeth for Young Alabama Man
A 25 year-old Alabama man caught a virus two years ago that not only caused congestive heart failure and led to multiple surgeries including a heart transplant, it also led to the loss of all of his teeth. He couldn't afford dentures; insurance didn't cover them, but lucky for Victor, his girlfriend learned about a charitable website that raises funds for deserving strangers.
The Doctor is a Clown?!?
Does free medical care sound like a good idea to you? How about a movie starring Robin Williams based on the true story of a doctor who for 27 years has given free medical care?
Mother Pumps 86 Gallons of Breast Milk for Premature Babies, Wins World Record
A mother in North Texas has been awarded a Guinness World Record for donating breast milk. Alicia Richman, 28, pumped over 86 gallons for donation to a nonprofit that supplies neonatal intensive care units.
Walmart Cashier Uses Own Money for Elderly Man Who Can't Afford Groceries
A young cashier at a Walmart near Albany, New York used her own money so an elderly man in her line could afford all of his groceries.
Always-Smiling Cashier in Need is Given $500 in Video Surprise
California YouTuber Daniel Fernandez surprised a hard working clerk at a store, giving her $500 just for being cheerful and enthusiastic toward everyone she meets every day.
After Tragedy, Couple Gives Court Case Money Back to Community
Until a catastrophic car accident changed their lives, Massachusetts residents Marcia and Harold Rhodes didn't realize how much they would come to need and value the community around them.
Army Veteran Sheds Tears Of Joy As She Receives Life-Changing Surprise
A single mom working two jobs to provide for her two children, US Army veteran Trista Hopkins got the surprise her life during a normal afternoon as a cafeteria worker in a Dallas middle school.
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