I don't know if my time spent with Gus did any good. If he stopped stealing and lying, but I know he will think back to these days and remember them. I did not 'have' to do what I was doing but I'm sure glad that I did. The ripple effect could go far on this one.
Two Florida men are lifting the self-esteem and happiness of homeless folks, debuting a huge air-conditioned trailer outfitted with six shower stalls.
This small act of kindness made a huge difference for one mom after a hit-and-run accident sent her to a rental car agency in Tulsa, Oklahoma last month.
Jon Bon Jovi opened his Soul Kitchen yesterday, a pay-what-you-want restaurant in Red Bank, NJ with no prices on the menu. The establishment will be serving gourmet style food to any hungry locals who need a good meal and who can pledge volunteer hours in return.
Hector Montoya dreams of being a firefighter when he grows up – but since he's still only 11-years-old, he settles for saving lives through smoke detectors.
There's nothing more motivational than learning how some of the most successful people proved their haters wrong, after being told they weren't any good.
Looking at a warehouse full of discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Maryland wondered what they could possibly do to put all those products to better use. So, in 2011 the third-generation, family-owned business began a project to bring to life Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Night using the tools of the hardware trade -- door knobs, levers and plates.
Friends of a young man who recently underwent a bone marrow transplant for a serious blood disorder created a flash mob outside his hospital window to lift his spirits.
On a blustery day in Darlington market, English video artist Anton Hecht brought a flash mob of one to teach the people there to dance the tango. It was a great day, and we really saw a new side to the people, who were great about getting involved, Hecht told the Good News Network.
The holidays can be especially tough when you are living on the street. But not this year for a couple men sleeping on benches. Thanks to a couple elves, they woke up with a decorated Christmas tree next to them, complete with presents.
A young woman who had a serious eating disorder but reformed her life through yoga and is now helping others, received a series of four life-changing tips during her shift as a waitress. A YouTube channel decided to Prank it Forward and give the Los Angeles worker the best shift ever.
Being pranked on the first day of college in Brazil is expected by incoming freshman, but one school has turned the ritual into a force for good...
By monitoring the movement of pink-footed geese over four years, researchers were able to detect changes in flight patterns around two newly erected offshore wind farms in the UK, suggesting that the species can identify the threat and avoid the spinning blades.
Cystic fibrosis almost claimed this young woman's life, but a health tip from her wedding photographer ended up saving her life.
Performing magic without hands is no small feat – but that didn't stop Mahdi from performing his tricks in front of the best magicians in the world.
After an orca called out for help, rescuers spent the entire day making sure that she stayed alive long enough for the tide to return and save the day.
When Houston police officers found an elderly, blind, homeless man, they bought him new clothes, washed his feet, and much more.
When a refugee family new to Canada got lost on a train trip to visit relatives, 50 strangers helped them with directions, schedules, and even money.
A college student was ready to catch the bus to go home at night-until she realized she couldn't go anywhere, and a homeless man stepped in to help.
A man traveling the country offering free hugs is building bonds between cops and communities, while cops dance their way into citizens' hearts and minds.
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day