Man Impressed With Injured Teen's Work Ethic Raises Thousands
Cameron Nelson was so impressed with Jakeem Tyler's determination and compassion, he sought support for the youth on social media.
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Teen Praised for His Honesty After Heartfelt Apology (and Cookies) For Stranger Following Icy Road Accident
A 16-year-old boy is being praised for his honesty after he owned up to hitting a woman's mailbox with his truck amidst snowy weather last week.
Young Girl Hatches Rescue Plan to Save Family from Bankruptcy
Her parents were going bankrupt after her mom became completely disabled and needed full-time nursing home care. Ttheir daughter wasn't told they were going broke, but she knew -- and decided to something. What Shelby did was basically start farming -- at the age of 9. She got a loan from her grandma and bought chickens -- lots of chickens. This suburban girl had run the numbers and figured there was money in eggs, if you did it right, which she did.
Instead of Toys, Selfless Boys Buy a Saw for Family to Rebuild
The Richfield, Ohio "Shop With a Cop" program was in full swing this week when two brothers showed selfless determination to help their family, rather than shopping for themselves.
Dramatic Reduction in Teen Suicide Attempts After Same-sex Marriage Legalization
This study shows that same-sex marriage policies are linked to more than 134,000 fewer adolescent suicide attempts per year.
Nonprofit Flips Abandoned Prison into Sustainable Farm With the Help of At-Risk Youth and Jobless Veterans
Growing Change turns abandoned prisons into sustainable farms to give work to at-risk youth and wounded veterans in North Carolina.
Smart Move! Majority of Millennials Are Investing - and They're Actually Quite Good At It
Contrary to what some baby boomers may believe, most millennials are investing - and most of them are smart about it and earning returns.
19-Year-old Construction Worker Uses Crane to Rescue Over a Dozen People From Apartment Fire
A 19-year-old construction worker is being hailed as a hero after he rescued over a dozen people from an apartment building fire.
One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars
High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it with the use of only one arm. His parents have seen that determination show up in all areas of his life. (w/ Video)
Charity Dishes Out $1,000 Checks to Hundreds of Teens So They Can Uplift Anyone They Want to Support
During the month of April alone, the VING Project gave away more than $250,000 in checks to teens who wanted to surprise deserving acquaintances.
6 Smart Money Habits for College Aged Kids (Most Crucial are the Final Two)
One of the most valuable lessons to pass on to your children is the importance of how to save and invest money.
Homeless Teen Goes From Living in a Car to Creating Absolutely Stunning Photos as a Wedding Photographer
Even though Carsten was a homeless teen, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional photographer–and now he wins awards for his incredible wedding shots.
Teen from Wildfire-Hit Town Wins $250k Scholarship for Awesome Explanation of Quantum Tunneling
Fort McMurray teenager Maryam Tsegaye just won a $250,000 global science prize for her perfect explanation of quantum tunneling.
Kidnapped Lemur is Rescued and Returned to Safety Thanks to Eagle-Eyed Young Boy
This 21-year-old ring-tailed lemur named Maki was returned to his frantic caretakers this week after he was found by James Trinh.
Brazilian High Schooler Hands Out Hygiene Kits to Poor Neighbors Who Can't Afford Hand Sanitizer
Brazilian teenager Gabriel Klinger has successfully hosted two crowdfunding campaigns to finance his labor of love in the local favelas.
Young Inventor Turns Her Disability into 'Superpower' After Building Prosthetic Arm That Shoots Glitter
By thinking creatively about her underdeveloped arm, Jordan Reeves has used Project Unicorn to help other kids love their disabilities.
Young Man With Autism Finds His Jam at Local McDonald's, Singing Every Order at 'Best Drive Thru Ever' -WATCH
High school graduate Daniel Marshall serves up huge smiles with customer service that includes a musical ditty with every McDonald's order.
Girl Scout's Hilariously Honest Cookie Reviews Lead to Record-breaking Sales
Charlotte wasn't afraid to ruthlessly grade the products she was selling. But because she was being honest, customers were more inclined to trust her.
Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years of Blazing Trails
The Girl Scouts founded 100 years ago today in Savannah, Ga., now count 3.2 million members. Generations of girls grew up in those green uniforms, making memories with cookies, crafts and campfires.
US College Students Teach Girl Scouts in Syrian Refugee Camp
A California college student from Silicon Valley helped to start two Girl Scout troops in the Zaatari Refugee camp this year, and will be sharing her skills with 20 Syrian refugees, ages 9-13, so they can earn their computer programming badges.
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