Aldi to Give Away All its Unsold Fresh Food to 'Less Fortunate Individuals' on Christmas Eve
The grocery store chain says they want to cut down on food waste and also benefit "less fortunate individuals" in their community.
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Tribals See Lights in Their Homes for the First Time
Tribal communities in some of the most remote and inaccessible forests in India were lifted out of the darkness and given hope for a better future. After never having electricity in their homes, they can now turn on solar lights and charge cell phones, an advancement that has kicked-off development for the entire village.
Instead of Punishment, Pizzeria Owner Reaches Out to Family Who Robbed Him
Instead of being upset over the theft, this pizzeria owner is attempting to help the mother and four children who robbed him.
Strangers Donate $250K to Desperate Teen Who Offered to Carry Groceries
A Memphis teen's offer to carry groceries to a man's car in exchange for some doughnuts has led to a wave of online donations for him and his disabled mom.
College Kids Spend Spring Break Installing Solar Panels For Low-Income Families
Instead of sipping margaritas on a beach for spring break, these college students are sweating it out on low-income rooftops by installing solar panels.
This Girl has Donated Over 100K Crayons and Markers to Kids in Need
Even though Bethany Kuster is only 10 years old, she isn't about to let other kids in the world live without the joy of art.
A Dozen Homeless People Have Been Reunited with Their Families Thanks to This Start-Up
By recording homeless people's brief video messages to their families, this organization has been able to orchestrate 15 heart-wrenching reunions.
'Superpope' Francis T-shirts to Help the Poor and Needy
A work of street art that turned Pope Francis into "superpope" will now support Vatican charitable projects through sales of t-shirts.
Mobile Money Has Lifted 200,000 Kenyan Families Out of Poverty
2% of Kenyan households have been lifted out of poverty thanks to a payment and money transfer system that works on old phones, with SMS text messaging.
Shakira Built 7 Schools in the Poorest Areas of South America
Latin American singer and advocate Shakira is being hailed for helping to build seven schools in Colombia.
60 Schools Are Installing Washers and Dryers For Homeless and Troubled Students
Students are more likely to excel if they have access to clean clothes – which is why this company is helping schools install washers and dryers for free.
Homeless Man Donates $10K to Shelter "to Make Sure His Friends Are Safe"
This homeless man insisted on donating to a shelter's charity out-reach program in order to make sure that his friends living in poverty are taken care of.
House Votes to End Jail Time for Those Too Poor to Pay Fines in Texas
Texas courts may soon be allowed to pursue community-driven solutions to unpaid traffic tickets, rather than forced to require jail time.
Teacher Provides 650 Bikes, One to Every Student at Her School
Katie Blomquist has toiled for months to deliver a bicycle to every one of her students – and she finally made good on her promise last month.
City of Atlanta Legalizes Tiny Houses
The city of Atlanta takes on affordable housing by legalizing the construction and presence of tiny houses in certain neighborhoods,
Comedian Eddie Izzard Runs 27 Marathons in 27 Days For Charity (WATCH)
Running 707 miles in less than a month is no small feat for a 54-year-old English comedian.
Microsoft Co-founder Pledges $30M Towards Housing For Seattle's Homeless
The Microsoft co-founder is ensuring that dozens of low-income and homeless residents of Seattle have roofs over their heads.
Brown University to Drop Fee for Low-income Applicants
The Rhode Island-based Ivy League school announced it will be waiving its application fee for the students who can't afford it.
Café That Hires and Feeds the Homeless Has Just Built a Village for Their Rough Sleeping Employees
Social Bite has been lifting up Scotland's homeless for the last six years - and this eco-friendly village is just their latest achievement in their quest to end homelessness altogether.
City Approves First Homeless Hospice on West Coast: 'It's the right thing to do'
Not only is it the first homeless hospice on the West Coast, but it is also the eighth facility of its kind in the country.
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