Philadelphia Cab Driver Gets $1,000 Tip For Two-Minute Drive

A taxi driver in Philadelphia was "shocked and overjoyed" when he received a $989.98 tip on a $4.31 fare 12 days before Christmas. Taxi driver Oumar Maiga, who always has a smile on his face, was working the late shift for Freedom Taxi service when the generous passenger flagged down his cab for a quick two-minute ride. After finding out the man's evening had been hectic, the mysterious rider said he was going to "take care of him."

By Jeanne Goddard

15 January 57 Views

Hospital Grants Dying Patient's Last Wish For Wine, Cigarette

Carsten knew he only had hours left to live – so he spent his final moments with his family in front of the sunset, with cigarette and wine in hand.

By Tiffani Spengler

12 April 57 Views

Watch Man Dressed in Rags Giving Cash to Dozens of Startled Drivers

Not many people are given money by total strangers – especially someone who appears to be homeless.

By Tiffani Spengler

08 April 66 Views

Officer Goes Above and Beyond For Stranded Family

This family of four had no means of getting back to their home in Ohio – that is, until these compassionate police officers stepped in.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 July 68 Views

Watch Cop Sing to Blind Woman After Fixing Her Microwave

Officer Kristian Johnson went above and beyond his job requirement this week when a blind woman asked for some special assistance in her home.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 July 61 Views

Gas Station Attendant is Giddy When Surprised With New Bike From Regular Customer

This gas station attendant will no longer have to walk 2 hours to and from work every day, thanks to one of his compassionate regular customers.

By Tiffani Spengler

07 July 55 Views

Compassionate Neighbor Subs in to Help Soldier's Son With Yard Work

When this 5-year-old could no longer do yard work with his father, he was heartbroken – at least until his neighbor stepped in as a substitute.

By Tiffani Spengler

06 July 68 Views

Cops Answering Street Complaint Join in on the Fun Instead

Instead of issuing citations or shutting down the party, these neighborhood cops decided to have a little fun with their community.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 July 51 Views

25 Deserving Families Will Have New Homes, Thanks to This Veteran

Over two dozen Oklahoma families will finally have a stable home to call their own thanks to Sergeant First Class Stephen Florentz.

By Tiffani Spengler

03 July 53 Views

Help Fund Sudden Funeral for a Kind Homeless Man Featured on WS in November

I got an email from the daughter of a wonderful homeless man we featured on Good News Network last year—and the note left me speechless.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 July 61 Views

Professor's Response to Student's Absence: Bring the Baby

This compassionate educator didn't mind that a student had to skip class to care for her child – but, instead, she offered a sweet solution for the future.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 July 53 Views

NFL Player Spends Thousands so Kids Can Have Fun in the Sun For Free

This Oakland Raiders player is making sure that 2,000 kids will be able to splash around in the heat this summer totally free of charge.

By Tiffani Spengler

30 June 63 Views

Soldier Gets to Attend Mother's Funeral After Kindness Delivers Her to the Doorstep

This U.S. service member had no idea how she was going to make it from Iraq to Rhode Island – at least until fate stepped in.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 March 55 Views

Teacher Given $1Mil Prize For Life-changing Work in Isolated Arctic Community

Maggie MacDonnell has just been recognized for her astoundingly compassionate 6-year career in an isolated, fly-in village nestled in the Arctic Circle.

By Tiffani Spengler

22 March 58 Views

Celebs On Social Media Raise Over $1.5M for Somalian Famine

What started as a hashtag on social media has become an international campaign to save Somalian families from starvation and famine, thanks to these stars.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 March 62 Views