Pastor Turns Food Desert into Garden of Eden for the Poor
A pastor decided to turn a food desert into 50,000 pounds of produce for the poor in his community, teaching his church to raise the crops and pay it forward.
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A Random Act of Kindness Caught on Camera Leads a Homeless Man to Shelter
A photo of a cop's kindness to a homeless man helped a pastor find the man in need and take him to a shelter.
Doctor Carries Injured 280-Pound Man Two Miles to Safety
When a doctor came across a 280-pound man with a broken leg and ankle during a hike, he carried the injured man 2.3 miles to an ambulance.
Rescued Shelter Dog Becomes The Rescuer: Finds Missing Senior
A shelter dog turned her walk into a rescue mission, leading people to a missing elderly woman who'd wandered away from home and fallen into a ditch.
5-Alarm Charm: Little Girl Gets Ride in Fire Truck to Final Chemo Treatment
Firefighters were so impressed with this little girl's attitude, they drove her to her final chemotherapy treatment in one of their fire trucks.
People Respond with Texas-Sized Generosity to Dallas Tornados
So many people have volunteered to help with the Texas tornado recovery, some people have been turned away.
Musician and Handicapped Son Go From Homeless to Hopeful
A down-and-out musician who was living in a Rescue Mission shelter with his sickly 6-year-old son, has won a talent competition, after a fellow resident who heard radio ads promoting the contest urged him to enter.
Poet Decides to Use $500K Genius Grant to Send Caregivers on Vacations
A poet is using her half-million dollar MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" to give exhausted unpaid caregivers week-long vacations.
Muslim Passengers Shield Christians from Terrorist Attack In Bus Ambush
When terrorists ambushed a bus in Kenya, Muslim passengers hid and disguised Christian riders, then shielded them from the gunmen.
Grandma Drives Away Trouble On Her City's Toughest Streets
This 77-yr-old grandmother is making her neighborhood a better place because she doesn't back down from trouble.
Family Finds Frozen Kitten Under the Snow and Gives Life Back with CPR (WATCH)
This video captures a family rescuing a lifeless frozen kitten from a snow bank and performing CPR to save its life.
Secret Santas Pay Off Nearly $300,000 in Layaways for Hundreds of Families
People across two states can take home their Christmas gifts and necessities without paying, after Secret Santas anonymously cover costs of their layaways.
Teen Reunites With Doctor Who Saved Her Life: The Best Homework Ever
A teen's thank you to a surgeon who saved her life as an infant brings on a tearful reunion 14 years later.
Clean-Up Superhero Caught on Camera Dancing While Picking Up Litter (WATCH)
Picking up trash is a snap–and a tap–for Milwaukee's ‘Dancing Litter Guy'
Autistic, Deaf, or Tired, Santa Proves To Be Perfect Lap For Any Child
No matter what challenges a child faces, Santa Claus has a knack for knowing just what to do to bring ‘comfort and joy'.
Jon Stewart Returns as Daily Show Guest Urging Aid for 9/11 Responders
With money running out for 9/11 first responders' medical care, Jon Stewart returned to the Daily Show to pressure Congress for action.
British Train Passengers Jump to Defend Muslim Sisters From Hate
A Muslim woman subjected to a hateful tirade on a train never had a chance to defend herself—other passengers spoke up for her.
Former Fish Farmer Feeds a Million Children Every Day
A former fish farmer has cast a charitable net to 12 countries, with nutritious meals served to one million school children every weekday.
Update: Billionaire Is "Optimistic" About Buying Island for Refugees
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is more optimistic than ever that he'll soon buy an island where Syrian refugees can live. Here's an update...
Dog Saved From Euthanasia Ended Up "Saving" Veteran's Life
A German shepherd who narrowly escaped death at a shelter is officially in the running to be National Hero Dog of the Year.
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