Motivational Speaker Trades Talking for Finding Jobs for Homeless
My stereotype of homeless people was so far from the truth, admitted Frank Kelly, a motivational speaker who was inspired to stop talking and help get them jobs.
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Reflecting On Heroes Never Grows Old
As Independence Day nears for Americans, let's reminisce on one Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the "Hero of Gettysburg." During the war between the states, this English professor-turned soldier fought in many key battles and was wounded six times. For his moment in history on Little Round Top, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Milkman Honored by Queen at Buckingham Palace for Lifetime of Crime-busting
Tony Fowler, a milkman with a daily route that takes him 100 miles through 25 towns in Leicestershire, is being hailed a hero by the Queen of England for having contributed to the capture of a string of criminals. His watchful eye and quick-thinking throughout his 20-year career has foiled burglaries, stopped drug deals and blocked car thieves trying to escape past his milk truck.
Winning a Battle to Honor a Civil War Hero
Margaret Zerwekh, 90, of Delafield, Wis., has won her 23-year fight to have a Medal of Honor awarded to Lt. Alonzo Cushing, a hero at the Battle of Gettysburg.
UPDATE: Chalkboard Message Lady Gets New Camera From Generous WS Reader
After reading about a woman who motivates commuters via chalkboard messages, a Good News Network subscriber wanted to step in to help. She felt compassion for the woman, Penny Proudfoot, who said she had recently ruined her camera. She thought to herself, "I've got a Canon Rebel camera that I was going to sell on e-Bay, but I'd love for her to have it, if she wants it."
Free Prom Provides Respite for Teens With Life Threatening Illnesses
The annual No Worries Now Prom is the brainchild of 20-year-old Fred Scarf, with his intention to give 200 teenagers living with a life-threatening illness an opportunity to celebrate at the prom, in an environment of total acceptance and camaraderie.
Teacher of the Year Honored for Letting Students Create With Individual Learning Styles
In the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, President Obama honored the 2010 National Teacher of the Year, Sarah Brown Wessling, from Johnston High School in Iowa, for her efforts to treat every student as a unique learner.
California Artist Works With Nomads of Niger to Bring Their Artwork to Market
Leslie Clark buys beadwork and embroidery made by the women in a Niger cooperative that she founded. She sells the nomad art alongside her paintings in her Ojai, Calif., gallery. In addition, she founded the Nomad Foundation to help bring health care and education to the wandering Niger nomads.
Skydiving Hero Saves Woman's Life - Now He Needs Help
After jumping out of the airplane, strapped together in tandem, a skydiving instructor and his student feared the worst when their parachutes failed to open properly. Plummeting at 40 mph and 500 feet from the ground, Hartsock showed himself to be a courageous hero when he used the control toggles to rotate their position and place his body under hers to take the brunt of the fall.
Be a Star at Thanksgiving: 8 Awe-Inspiring Stories to Bring to the Party
Need some conversation starters to steer away from politics or Aunt Millie's surgery during your family gatherings? Here are eight compelling and funny stories from Good News Network to engage any audience. 14 Yrs After Receiving a Shoebox Gift, Filipino Girl Marries Idaho Boy Who Sent it When a young Filipino girl received a gift-filled […]
Make a Difference - 10 Easy Ways To Do Good this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time when we're inspired to give back. One way is to donate money to a good cause. Here are some great ideas that require no money.
NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins Surprises Family with a Car for Christmas (WATCH)
Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins brought a local family to tears when he surprised them with a new car.