Disabled Man is Inundated With Job Offers After Holding Sign on the Road Asking For Work
A 33-year-old man in a wheelchair was determined to find himself a job so he didn't have to "go on the dole" – and his perseverance has finally paid off.
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Home Depot is Donating $50 Million to Job Training for Veterans and Disadvantaged Youth
The donation will be used to help train over 20,000 veterans, high schoolers, disadvantaged youth, and soldiers returning home to civilian life.
When Teen Despairs Over Finding Prom Date, Manager Gets Creative With Their Restaurant Sign
This senior student has been desperately searching for a prom date – and thanks to his good-natured manager, he might still be able to find one in time for the big day.
The Homeless in San Diego Are Getting Jobs Thanks to a 16-Year-old Boy
Thanks to 16-year-old Kevin Barber, an innovative program is paying homeless people to perform jobs for the city so they can get back on their feet.
Guys Have Rescued Over 2,000 Cats From Trees Because They 'Just Love Cats'
Because these brothers are crazy about cats, they have saved over 2,000 cats from tall trees around Washington state - and they often do it free of charge.
When Girl Asks For a Day Off For Dad, Google Gives Her Something Better #TBT
"Can you please make sure when daddy goes to work, he gets one day off?" wrote little Katie. "It is summer, you know."
Men on Norway's Soccer Team Take Wage Cut So Women Players Earn Equal Pay (They Already Win More)
Despite consistently performing better than the men's team, the Norwegian women's soccer team has been paid far less than their counterparts - until now.
Powerful Hollywood Women Strike Back, Raise $15 Million For Anti-Harassment Action Plan
Women such as Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Kerry Washington, Anita Hill, and Ashley Judd have all signed onto the initiative alongside thousands of female blue-collar workers.
Instead of Firing Illiterate Employees, Company Teaches Them How to Read
The company even hosted a little graduation party for all of their custodial students.
Company Founder Surprises Employees With $20 Million: 'I wanted to show some gratitude'
This company founder wanted to show his employees some love for the holiday season by dolling out some serious cash.
This Starbucks is the First to Be Operated Entirely By Older Citizens
The branch has specifically hired older workers between the ages of 55 and 66.
Bill Murray Drives Taxi So Cabbie Can Practice Saxophone
Here is another reason to love the hilarious mind of Bill Murray. He was in Oakland on his way to the Toronto Film Festival when he met a musician cabbie who never gets to practice. Since his saxophone was in the trunk, Murray told him he should get in the back seat, and then he drove the cab all the way to Sausalito.
When 92-year-old Woman Orders Food Straight From Delivery Guy, He Obliges and Helps Her Out
This young man is a perfect example of how we can be more patient with our elders.
Teacher Goes Above and Beyond to Help Teen Mom Years After Having Her in Class
This Chicago teacher did not hesitate to help a former student after she received a message at 3 in the morning last week.
Starbucks to Pay Employees to Spend Half of Work Hours Volunteering for Charities
The company hopes that if employees can spend their work hours helping their communities, they'll be happier with their jobs and their lives.
Gordon Ramsay Offers Apprenticeship to Teen Who Was Snubbed for His Height
Louis Makepeace has always dreamt of being a chef – so when he was snubbed for a college cooking course, Gordon Ramsay stepped in to help.
Disney Offers to Pay Tuition for 80,000 Hourly Workers
The corporation is making thousands of dreams come true by offering free tuition to all of their hourly part-time and full-time employees.
Need to Look Spiffy for a Job Interview? This Library Now Lets You Check Out Neckties and Briefcases
Not everyone can afford to look sharp for an important job interview – which is why this library is filling in the gap with a small fashion lending program.
When Teacher Posts Plea for More Sick Days, School Staffers From Across the Country Donate Theirs
When a Florida educator was in need of help, his fellow teachers did not hesitate to flood his inbox with offers of support.
Top Ten US Companies That Are Caring For Their Employees, Communities, and the World
A list of companies demonstrating the most generosity toward their workers, and their families, and the world.
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