Restaurant Owner Leaves Note For Dumpster Diver Promising Free Meal
An Oklahoma restaurant owner noticed someone had rummaged through her dumpster for food so she posted notes on the property to invite the hungry person in for a fee meal, anytime.
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Inspiring Story About An Amazing Mentor and the Kid He Teaches
The winner of Philadelphia's "Big Brother of the Century award," Tom McElvogue, has been a mentor to many kids over the years. This one was very special.
Waitress Receives A Note That Brought Tears To Her Eyes
A 25-year-old server, Claire Hudson, got a tip and a note that melted her heart. She didn't know it at the time, but she became part of a heartfelt tradition to honor a brother's lost sibling.
JK Rowling Gives Signed Potter Books to Teen's Fundraiser in Honor of Fan's Lost Friend
Harry Potter fan Shona Macleod, 15, decided to contact JK Rowling in her effort to raise £950 for a park bench where she could talk to her pal Kieran Goulding since his death in a car crash. The teen was absolutely amazed to receive a full set of signed Harry Potter books along with a handwritten letter.
Reformed Skinhead Endures Agony to Remove Tattoos
A reformed skinhead, Bryon Widner was desperate to rid himself of the racist tattoos that covered his face — so desperate that he turned to former enemies for help, and was willing to endure months of pain.
THIS is Optimism: Woman Loses Hair, Gets Entire Head Covered in Tattoo of Curls
A UK grandmother who lost all her haor was inspired to get a tattoo that resembles dark curly locks, after becoming depressed and frustrated by wigs and hats. She says it's changed her life and made her happier than she's ever been.
Trending Tattoo Movement A Symbol of Hope for People With Mental Illness
One girl has literally punctuated the need for mental health care by starting a tattoo movement to serve as a symbol of hope. Find out why it's catching on.
Photo of Marine Who Slowed Down to Help a Boy Finish 5K Goes Viral
A marine who gallantly dropped back in a race to help a nine-year-old boy finish has become an internet sensation. The boy reportedly got separated from his group and asked 19-year-old Lance Corporal Myles Kerr: 'Sir, will you please run with me?'
92-yo Veteran Whose Golf Cart Was Stolen Gets New Ride When Donations Roll In
Thousands of dollars flowed in from kind people in the Charlotte area to replace a golf cart that was stolen from a 92 year-old World War II veteran. J.C. Green used the vehicle to get around his North Carolina property.
Thieves Return Stolen Computers To Sexual Assault Nonprofit With Heartfelt Apology
Burglars in Southern California apparently had a change of heart after stealing from a nonprofit organization. The very next day, they returned the items and left a heartfelt apology letter.
Kindness Restores Stolen Tools for Blind Student Chef
48 year-old Nathan Romo was all set to start culinary classes as the first fully blind student enrolled in the Fresno, California school. Then, someone broke into his house and stole all his specialized tools and knives, but it was the start of a good news story after his friend told a local TV news reporter.
Ex-con Becomes an Honorary Police Officer
He was once considered one of the biggest jewel thieves in the United States. He spent 11 years in some of the nation's toughest federal prisons, but on Friday Larry Lawton was sworn in as an honorary police officer -- the first time in the nation an ex-con will receive such an honor. He has dedicated his life to keeping kids on a lawful and successful path.
Watch These People Jumping to the Rescue of Animals
This collection of YouTube clips by Russian Alexandr Mish will give you a bit more hope that there is a lot of wonderful people who care for each other and even animals they've never seen before.
Homeless Man's Random Act Of Kindness Spurs Reddit Love
This homeless man found a bunch of my wife's stolen property strewn all over downtown Tulsa, wrote a user called anitasanger on Reddit. He took the time to gather it all up in the rain and call us for retrieval. I just want to recognize him as an awesome human being.
NYC Programmer Offers to Teach Bright Homeless Guy to Code
Every day on his way to work Patrick McConlogue passes a young man who lives on the streets. Last week, McConlogue, a New York City entrepreneur, programmer and designer, decided to offer the man a choice: Either he could accept $100 in cash, or he could learn how to code and be given three books on JavaScript, a used laptop and free lessons for one hour each day.
Hurricane Katrina 'Message in a Bottle' Comes Home to New Orleans, 8 years Later
Angela Caballeros, 22, stands in her family's living room in Broadmoor looking out the front door. Her mother and her grandmother are there, too. They can hardly wait to see the letter and meet the man who saved it, treasured it -- even framed it -- and vowed to return it to "the unknown Angela."
UPDATED: Born Without Arms, Legs, Nick Vujicic Gets Married
One of the most inspiring people in the world, Nick Vujicic, a well-known motivational speaker born without arms or legs, got married in February. He and his 25-year-old wife were married on Valentine's Day and the couple recently reported they are expecting their first child.
Photo of Marine Wife Carrying Amputee Husband Goes Viral
A photo of a U.S. Marine's wife carrying her wounded warrior husband has gone viral. When Jesse and Kelly Cottle went to the beach, the family photographer snapped this one after Jesse removed both prosthetics and Kelly carried him down to the water. They had no idea what would happen when the photo was posted online to Facebook.
Affluent Parents Use Their Know-How to Get Needy Kids Into College
Parents of college students serve as mentors for less fortunate high school students navigating the confusing maze of college applications.
In Their 20's Pro Soccer Players Housed in Retirement Village Find Joy
When two teammates on the Washington Spirit women's pro soccer team, learned where they would live this summer, they thought someone was playing a prank. The one-time Olympic medalists were placed in a retirement community. But it grew on them quickly and surpassed their expectations.
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