Not all heroes wear capes. Consider this the hub for everyday heroes and random acts of kindness from around the world.
In poor and rural areas across the U.S., hundreds of prisons have been closed because of the country's declining incarceration rate. Some are abandoned and left to rot after they...
Read moreIn dangerous situations, police officers are tasked with rushing in and saving the day, but sometimes, they're the ones who need to be rescued. Fortunately for Deputy Elliott of King...
Read moreThanks to Deborah and John Hausladen of Malvern, Pennsylvania, many deployed soldiers who are missing their families are finding happiness in the form of sneakers. As a military mom, Deborah...
Read moreFor the past 13 years, the people of a small suburban community in New York have come to rely on Gregory Watkins, Sr., a UPS driver who services their area....
Read moreElton Hood and Tracy Eckhardt of New Windsor, Illinois, are the kind of people who would drop everything to help another person — even a stranger. In July, the couple...
Read moreAt the start of the pandemic, Hannah Warren wanted to help make and distribute face masks for her community. As an executive director at the non-profit organization Jhoole, which employs...
Read moreKarin Muller never expected the novel coronavirus pandemic to create such a loving community in Ventura, California. The PBS and National Geographic filmmaker is also an EMT, so in March,...
Read moreEvery person deserves to feel safe, happy, and free to live however they want. Unfortunately, that isn't the case for millions around the world. It's a hard truth to stomach,...
Read moreEvery year, high school teacher Jeff Montooth asks his government and economics students to develop a business plan addressing an environmental issue in our world. In the midst of the...
Read moreWhen we're forced to make a split-second decision, our true colors are often on full display. Ivan Fernandez Anaya showed his character on a race track in Navarra, Spain, and...
Read moreWith pools opening to fight the summer heat, parents can't help but worry about their kids. Some children don't have access to swim lessons, putting them at a higher risk...
Read moreWith COVID-19 cases rising by the day, more companies are stepping up to help fight the spread. One of the most critical issues regarding the outbreak is that hospitals are...
Read moreShetara Sims of Missouri has never forgotten the kindness the Kansas City Police showed her after one of her daughters was murdered in 2012. She said the department supported her...
Read moreErin Francis was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease when she was just 4 years old. By 2016, the adult needed a transplant. Her husband posted a plea for a living...
Read moreWater is a basic human need, but unfortunately, millions of people around the world don't have access to clean or reliable sources. In some areas, women and children spend hours...
Read moreVeterinarian, Dr. Kwane Stewart has treated a lot of pets in the 20+ years of his career. But, the ones that stick out the most are the 400+ he's treated...
Read moreAs a parent, you try to teach your kids from a young age to appreciate what you give them, to not waste food, and to show gratitude for their blessings....
Read moreIn the summer, kids are running around trying to find something (anything) to do to keep them occupied. 12-year-old David Gray and 11-year-old Case Baker were enjoying a summer day...
Read moreTony Hudgell has already endured more trauma in his short life than anyone ever should, but you would never know it from talking to him. The loving, friendly 5-year-old lives...
Read moreIt's always comforting to know there are kind strangers around if something goes wrong. Joe Cwiklinski of Washington, D.C. was driving home one night after feeling a little nauseous at...
Read moreAt InspireMore, we're all about heroes. We even have a whole vertical devoted to them! So when Spirit Airlines asked to team up with us, we knew we had to...
Read moreAs a parent there's no worse feeling that watching your child get bullied. When Erica Calculli's 3-year-old daughter Lydia came home from preschool with bruises and other marks, she assumed...
Read moreAJ Retaleato may only be six years old, but he's already making headlines. The Farmingdale, New York first grader surprised his parents one June day when he woke up and...
Read moreJust one kind act can make a huge difference in others' lives. Few know that better than Rodney Smith Jr., whose sweet gesture sparked an incredible wave of good deeds...
Read moreBridger Walker may not have superpowers, but he's a hero all the same. The 6-year-old is incredibly courageous — and an amazing big brother. Bridger adored his sister from the...
Read moreIf you asked Deeanna Thomas to describe her son, Christian McPhilamy, she'd use the words kind, compassionate, and strong-willed — especially when it comes to helping others. In fact, the...
Read moreShaquille O'Neal is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time, but since retiring, he's proven himself a hero off the court as well. From buying extra-large shoes...
Read moreWhen Dale Schroeder passed away in 2005, he had no family left to mourn him. But his legacy will live on nonetheless in the 33 strangers whose lives he changed...
Read moreWhile caring for his wife toward the end of her life in 2010, Bob Rutherford created a homemade knitting machine out of PVC pipes. He used it to create pairs...
Read moreCaped Crusader Batman once famously said, “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” This is a credo that Chris Van Dorn of Florida takes...
Read moreThanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to connect with people from all over the world. When Mandy Perry of Kingsburg, California, was pregnant with her son, doctors discovered...
Read moreAlzheimer's is a disease that robs so much more than a person's memory. It takes away a sufferer's ability to recognize their loved ones and enjoy simple pleasures such as...
Read moreRobyn Goldstein of Houston, Texas, found herself struggling to sleep during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the mom of two lay in bed staring at the ceiling,...
Read moreIf it's Saturday, you know Jason Winter of Johns Creek, Georgia will be hauling his mobile shower unit to an abandoned parking lot somewhere, but he's bringing a lot more...
Read moreIt's been months since Max Woosey of Braunton, England, slept in his bed. These days, the 10-year-old is spending his nights in his backyard tent. In fact, he's been camping...
Read moreEveryone who joins the police force has to accept that enforcing the law means risking or even sacrificing your life for the good of your community. But Chad Schieber, an officer...
Read moreWhen he was 10 years old, Dathan Wickson Jr. of Illinois hit his head on a coffee table and cracked his skull. The injury went undetected because Dathan was a...
Read moreTeachers are the real heroes of everyday life. They're the ones who nurture the growth of curiosity and the desire to broaden our knowledge. And now, more than even, students...
Read moreOn the day of many people's weddings, everything is planned practically down to the minute. That's why it's so important for everyone to stay on schedule. Despite being the mother...
Read moreFor elite athletes like Simon Cheprot, winning can become an all-consuming proposition. Simon is a long distance runner from Kenya, Africa who was running in a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) road...
Read moreRuQuan Brown of Washington, D.C., knows firsthand how devastating gun violence is. At 18, he's already lost too many loved ones. That's why he's fighting the nationwide issue with a...
Read moreIf you've ever seen the Disney movie Aladdin, you know that the main character had to resort to stealing food so he could keep himself fed. In the story, people...
Read moreFor some people, the novel coronavirus pandemic has become an incredible opportunity to help others. Actress and comedian Kristina Wong of Los Angeles, California, found herself out of work when...
Read moreIn just an instant, everything can change. You could be perfectly safe and healthy one second — and fighting for your life in the next. Jib Street was hit with...
Read moreInjustice affects everyone, even children who are largely sheltered from the news. Adam Saavedra of Florida is just barely 7 years old, but he's already learning that change starts with...
Read moreGavin Finch of Kansas City, Missouri, was perfectly healthy until, at age 20, he found out he was dying. Gavin had a rare disease and his kidneys were failing. Dialysis...
Read moreMadison Wilson may only be 7 years old, but she's already noticed a glaring omission in many of the books and coloring boxes she encountered at school. The Solvang, California...
Read moreWhen you're driving on a highway, and especially when you're speeding, you don't want to get on a state trooper's radar. Unless you're Jimmy Baker, that is. He and his...
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