“It’s Part Of My DNA.” Louisville Rapper Honors His Roots By Giving Back To Hometown.
Growing up, Jack Harlow would listen to his favorite rappers talk about their hometowns in their songs, dreaming of the day he could do the...
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Paralyzed Marine Vet Creates Special Program To Get Everyone Behind The Wheel.
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 6, 2021
Josh Himan has always been an athletic guy with a heart of gold. He studied finance at Radford University, where he also felt a calling...
Read more5 Celebrities Who Are Being The Good They Want To See In The World
Abby Bowman |
Nov 6, 2021
Sometimes it feels like celebrities live in their own little bubble, padded by wealth and completely detached from real-world problems. Other superstars, however, are proving...
Read morePrison Inmates Spend Hours Quilting So Foster Care Children Can Have Birthday Gifts.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 26, 2021
South Central Correctional Facility in Missouri has inmates coming together through a surprising hobby for a great cause. Inspired by the principle of restorative justice,...
Read moreHe Was A Marine, An FBI Agent, And A CEO — But Now He Has The Most Important Job Of All.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 25, 2021
Mike Mason has worn a lot of hats in his career, but now that he's retired, he has what he considers to be the most...
Read more“Their One-Stop Shop.” Woman Opens Mobile Laundry Service For Homeless Neighbors.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 23, 2021
Ebonie Trice was raised going to a church that recognized the importance of helping others. Now, as an adult, she's carrying on that very mindset. The...
Read moreThe Youngest Farmer In Georgia Is Using Her Skills To Feed Her Community.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 20, 2021
Kendall Rae Johnson is only 6 years old, but she's already making the world a better place, one fruit or vegetable at a time. When...
Read moreMaryland’s Principal Of The Year Gets Incredible Surprise For Her Life-Changing Work.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 5, 2021
Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck of Baltimore's Digital Harbor High School puts the "pal" in principal. It's only been three years since she's taken on the role,...
Read moreRapper Returns To Hometown To Open Free Grocery Store For Kids In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 2, 2021
Growing up living below the poverty line means you don't always have access to food and new clothing. Sergio Giovanni Kitchens, also known as Gunna,...
Read more230 Cyclists Take On 3,000-Mile Challenge To Raise Money For Cancer Research.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 26, 2021
This month, over 230 cyclists set out from Cannon Beach, Oregon, on a 3,000-mile route across the country to Long Branch, New Jersey. Their goal,...
Read more“Heaven Is Cheering Us On.” Mom Dives Into Swimming Tour To Make Late Daughter Proud.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 23, 2021
From the moment Grace Bunke was born, she never stopped moving. The Marietta, Georgia, child was "super adventurous" according to her mom, Vicki Corte Bunke....
Read more4 Kids Open Tiny Lemonade Stand And End Up Raising $300K For Children’s Hospital.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 17, 2021
A few years ago, four kids from Indian Hill, Ohio, teamed up to open a lemonade stand in their neighborhood. The Zerbe family's two sons...
Read moreDouble Amputee Crawls Up Wales’ Tallest Mountain To Empower Kids Like Him.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 16, 2021
Paul Ellis isn't afraid to take on a challenge. In fact, this double amputee seeks them out. Almost 30 years ago, Paul had a terrible...
Read more“Healing Is The New Cool.” Man Opens Unique Coffee Shop To Help People Process Trauma.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 15, 2021
Growing up, hip-hop artist Christopher LeMark couldn't understand why his parents abandoned him and others mistreated him. Like many people who are abused, Christopher internalized...
Read more“Inspire Every Breath.” 150 People Paddle Across Ocean To Battle Cystic Fibrosis.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 10, 2021
"That's why we paddle," Ryan Burgess said, "to be bold in the face of fear and to inspire every breath." One hundred and fifty people,...
Read moreCommunity Rallies To Repay Pub Owner Who Helped Them Through The Pandemic.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 8, 2021
When the pandemic forced bars and restaurants in New York City to close, Mary O'Halloran didn't know how she and her family would make it....
Read more15 Times Teachers Exceeded Everyone’s Expectations
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 23, 2021
Teachers are some of the world's most underappreciated heroes. As if doing the bare minimum wasn't taxing enough for educators, there are so many who...
Read moreCafe Owner Gets Best Surprise After Helping Her Community Through COVID-19.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 8, 2021
When the pandemic hit, small businesses all over the country were affected. Many of them even had to permanently shut their doors. Claire Sumadiwirya thought...
Read more‘I’d blow up at the smallest situation. Visiting the kids left me feeling blessed to be ALIVE.’: Man seeks help for mental health, starts charity journey
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Jul 21, 2021
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Read moreYoung Girl ‘Adopts’ 6 Children Through Charity, Fulfills Their Wish Lists
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Jul 18, 2021
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Read moreMed Student Finds Beautiful Way To Lift Patients’ Spirits With Recycled Flowers.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 17, 2021
People get married each and every day, and most of the time, the lush flower arrangements they pay so much money for wind up going...
Read more‘He built the American Dream with nothing but his own blood, sweat, and tears.’: Daughter pays it forward after selfless father passes away
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Jul 14, 2021
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Read moreThis Refugee-Turned-Soccer Star And Future Doctor Is The Role Model We All Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 6, 2021
When Nadia Nadim was just 10 years old, her father, a general in the Afghan army, was executed by the Taliban. Terrified and unable to...
Read moreDad Smashes World Record By Doing Over 1.5 Million Push-Ups For A Worthy Cause.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 3, 2021
For more than a year, Nate Carroll of Winnebago, Wisconsin, got up before dawn to squeeze in a few hundred push-ups before waking up his...
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