Teachers Left 'Speechless' by Stranger who Picked up Tab for Autism Students
A school trip to a local restaurant turned into an emotional and wonderful experience for a group of students with autism this month, thanks to the kindness of a stranger.
Kindness
Showing 801 - 820 of 2,367 Posts
Anonymous Benefactor Leaves Car on Paralyzed Mother's Front Lawn
A benefactor has given the gift of freedom, in the form of a new car, to an Australian mother left paralyzed six months ago after the birth of her third child. And the generosity was completely anonymous.
Viewer's Generosity Changes Afghan Boy's Life
Caught in an Afghanistan firefight, 12 year-old Obaid lost both his legs, but refused to give up. He was being measured for prosthetics by the Red Cross when NBC News first featured his story in a televised report. A Boston-area grandmother was touched by what she saw and decided to help from 7000 miles away.
UPDATE: Honey and John Say Thanks for the 70th Anniversary Cards
On April 12 Honey and John Myers celebrated their 70th anniversary with family members who gave them a big surprise: 600 cards were sent thanks to Facebook and a plea for strangers to send well wishes.
Man Leaves $1,000 Tip for Dog's Surgery
Christina Summitt was tending bar when she mentioned to a friendly couple that her puppy, a great Dane mix, was rushed into surgery the previous day, and the vet bill was enormous. She is still crying over the tip they left her.
Band of Secret Strangers Giving "Crumbs of Hope" to Needy
Philanthropy is often associated with millionaires. The Biscuit Fund is an anonymous army of around 50 volunteers who are mainly on low incomes – and have met through social media - who give money to desperate people they read about.
Cafe Gives Free Dinners so Town Can Help Family in Need
The historic B&B Café normally opens only for breakfast and lunch, but on Friday and Saturday night the Castle Rock, Colorado eatery opened its doors so the whole town could help an ailing toddler.
The Science of 'Paying It Forward' (NY Times)
A trend has strengthened this year throughout Canada and the US, as generous patrons at coffee and sandwich shop drive-through windows spread anonymous kindness to fellow restaurant-goers by bankrolling their meals-- paying their orders before they even get to the window. Social scientists have conducted experiments demonstrating that the effect of a single act of kindness can in fact ripple through a social network, setting off chains of generosity.
Video Changes the Life of Nice Homeless Man, Public Donates $42K
On March 4, a YouTube magician and prankster name Rahat set aside his mischievous pranks to do something really kind for a homeless man he'd often seen hanging around his shopping mall. He heard that the man named Eric was a nice and respectable guy, so he gave him a lottery ticket telling him it was a winner and that he should come to the shop and claim his prize. The store clerk was privy to the stunt and pretended the ticket was indeed a winner and handed over $1,000 in cash to the homeless gentleman. People liked the video of Eric so much that they wanted to know how they could help. What happened next is the stuff of internet legend.
School Hosts Event Encouraging Random Acts of Kindness Toward Strangers
15-year-old Lexi Di Benedetto and her parents spread out around the neighborhood on Saturday morning talking part in Our Lady of Peace School's first "Love It Forward" event. 100 or so community members showed up at the school and were given a list of 105 ideas to spread love in the North Hills area of Los Angeles.
Chicago 'Superheroes' Hit Streets to Do Good Deeds
Crusader Prime, a masked 40-something Indiana man in red spandex, a fedora and a thrift store trench coat, hit the streets on a cold day to hand out blankets and food to homeless people. He is part of the Real Life Super Hero (RLSH) movement that has ballooned across the country since the mid-2000s, united through the internet on www.reallifesuperheroes.com.
Waiter's Response to Customer Eating Without Hands is Food for the Internet Soul
When a man without hands asked for help at a restaurant, a waiter gives him that help, and more. So heartwarming.
Swedish Kids Leave Valentines In Random Places For Anyone to Find
Teacher Karen Swartz Larsson led children in two of her classes (comprised of fourth to seventh-graders), in making valentines for strangers. This Friday, they set out to leave the handmade cards in random public places around Stockholm. On buses, subway trains, and a hospital, they cards spread uplifting messages like, 'You are loved,' and 'You are perfect the way you are!'
UK Stranger Helps Homeless Man Get Back to Family in Jamaica
Jenny Baker was out last weekend in north-east London and met a very sweet homeless man named Michael. What started as an innocent meeting led to actions by Jenny and other generous strangers, that will completely change his life forever.
Good-Deed Nominating Trends Spread Among Youth, This Time in Canada
Youth around the world have managed to turn a dangerous and deadly viral drinking game into random acts of kindness that have most recently turned infectious on university campuses in Canada. The Canadian version currently captivating students on campuses like McGill University is called Feed the Deed.
Postcards Sent With 'Love From Hawaii' To Strangers Around The World
Everyone can use a little encouragement. Some people recently signed up to receive an uplifting postcard from a stranger in Hawaii. That beautiful idea is the premise of an art project called, Love From Hawaii.
A Poet Wore Plastic Bags On the Street Until Kind Stranger Hears His Dream
He lived on a San Paulo street corner for 18 years, with black plastic bags wrapped around him and long tangled hair and beard hiding his face. This 75-year-old man could be seen every day, hunched over writing. Though homeless for 34 years, Raimundo was well-read and in April 2011, he was befriended by a young woman who was impressed by his poetry. She wanted to help him realize his dream of publishing a book, but neither could have guessed what happened when someone from the past saw the Facebook post.
Boy With Cancer Gets Secret Gifts for Over a Year
In the last 14 months, more than a dozen mystery packages have arrived for a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer and, often, for his three siblings and parents. Packages would show up outside their Illinois home, sometimes arriving when the family was inside the house, but never with any trace of the source's identity, other than the signature "Dylan's Secret Pal."
Adele Invites Fan With Autism on Stage to Sing 'Someone Like You' (WATCH)
Adele gave the microphone to a fan during her hit song - and she, along with the crowd, were in for an impressive surprise.
Homeless Man Protects Young Woman, Changes Her Outlook On Life
When a young woman found herself stranded on dark streets, a homeless man found her a safe place to stay and changed her outlook toward the less fortunate.
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