A 'Love Army' of People Donate $9 Million to Las Vegas Heroes
Within hours of the tragic shooting, people began donating cash to the heroes and victims- more than nine million in two days to these campaigns...
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Volleyball Team Devastated by Fire Shows Up Without Equipment, But Opponents Have New Uniforms, Supplies and Gift Cards Waiting
A Christian school set to play against a girl's volleyball team that had just lost everything in a fire, surprised them with new uniforms, pads, and gifts.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mom Worked With Daughter's Killers to Bring Hope to a Desperate Community
Amy Biehl's parents not only forgave her killers, they worked side by side with them to transform lives in South Africa, and they became like family.
Exhausted Firefighters From Australian Bush Return to Heartwarming Message
Firefighters from Aldinga's Country Fire Service returned exhausted from fighting wild fires in the tough conditions of Adelaide Hills this morning. Sacrificing their lives to help save homes and livestock, these South Australian firefighters, many of them volunteers, arrived back home to find a message posted on the wall, a Thank-You from their fellow citizens.
American Ship Delivers Wheat to Feed One Million Syrians
A U.S. ship carrying enough wheat to feed more than one million people for four months was delivered for distribution to the Syrian people. The United Nations World Food Program received the contribution, worth more than $19 million, on April 21 in Beirut, Lebanon. The ship's cargo gave the WFP the ability to add flour to the monthly food basket of more than one million people.
Humanitarian Day: Congrats to the Heroes That Care for World's Vulnerable
August 19 marks the 11th annual World Humanitarian Day. The day honors people like UN humanitarian veteran Sergio Vieira de Mello, who lost his life in the UN Headquarters bombing in Baghdad in 2003. It is a tribute to aid workers worldwide, a commemoration to those who have lost their lives and a celebration of the spirit of humanitarian work around the world.
Young Homeless Mom Fighting Cancer Surprised With New Home
Lunchtime conversations with strangers can sometimes lead to miraculous luck. Such was the outcome for an Alabama woman working at a sandwich shop whose friendship with a compassionate Methodist Pastor led to a fresh start.
Amish Come to Rescue of Town Flattened by Tornado
Tornados hit La Plata, Maryland killing three people and ruining 400 homes. The entire town center was destroyed. After the devastation another force came to town: the Amish. A gang of volunteers came.
None of the 900 Evacuees Needed Shelter Because Alaska Residents Opened Their Homes
In the wake of a huge fire, the Alaska Red Cross was readying a temporary shelter in a local school but all 900 evacuees had found more comfortable accommodations elsewhere when private homes and hotels opened their doors with love.
Living Forgiveness: Lessons on the Anniversary of the Amish School Shootings
We can learn a lot by looking back on the fifth anniversary of the Amish schoolhouse shootings, to the striking actions of the Amish community following the murders when they immediately expressed forgiveness to the shooter's family.
Grieving Father Has Kind Words for Connecticut Killer's Family
Fighting back tears, the father of a 6-year-old killed in Friday's school shooting shared with reporters some surprising words of sympathy for the gunman's family.
Paying Back Kindness, Cedar Rapids Sends $50K to Czech Republic
In a gesture of repayment for help that it received during the terrible local flooding of 2008, the town of Cedar Rapids, Iowa has sent $50,000 dollars in relief funds to the Czech Republic to rebuild a flood-damaged library.
Volunteers and Royals Organize Flood Relief to Brits
Volunteers, including the Royal princes, were out this week, piling sandbags and raising funds for those homeless after some of the worst storms in English history.
Manchester Dogs' Home Raises £1 Million in 24hrs After Arson Attack
Since 1893, the English charity, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home, has provided shelter and veterinary care, and overseen the adoption of more than one million dogs. Now it's people who are stepping up to rescue the animal shelter, after their kennels in Manchester burned to the ground last evening, as a result of arson, killing 53 dogs.
Charleston: Out of Tragedy Comes Kindness
Beautiful acts of kindness and compassion often surface in the wake of tragedy, and that is what happened in Charleston, South Carolina over the past week.
Batman Hero Christian Bale Visits Colorado Shooting Victims
Christian Bale, the hero in the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, on Tuesday visited victims of last week's mass shooting in a Colorado theatre where the movie was premiering.
Registration Surges for Sunday's Vancouver Race After Boston Blasts
Registration has surged for the annual race since Monday and participants are being encouraged to honor the victims of the explosions by wearing the Boston Marathon colors of yellow and blue.
Rival High School Fans Help Tornado-Shattered Team Before Big Game
A touching story unfolded Saturday as one Illinois high school football team and its fans help their rivals for the State championship after the town of Washington was devastated by a tornado.
This Moving Company Helps Women Leave Abusive Homes At No Cost
A California moving company has been donating its time and labor to help victims of domestic violence move safely and quickly.
Dozens of Global Clothiers Sign Bangladesh Work Safety Accord
Dozens of international companies have made a legal commitment to improve safety in Bangladesh's garment factories, in the wake of last month's building collapse that killed more than 1,100 people. The decision last week by major retailers in Europe such as Inditex, Carrefour and H&M, to sign the fire-and-safety agreement was in many ways unprecedented, said the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville.
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