“Their One-Stop Shop.” Woman Opens Mobile Laundry Service For Homeless Neighbors.
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...
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“I Had To Do Something.” Realtor Tackles Homelessness With Tiny Home Villages.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 9, 2021
Linda Brown believes that when it comes to solving homelessness, it takes a village. She and her husband David spent nine years supporting people experiencing...
Read moreHomeless Man With Arthritis Gets Fresh Start Thanks To Life-Changing Keyboard App.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 21, 2021
Russ Miller was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, at just 26 years old. About three years later, he became homeless. The four years...
Read more‘No, thank you, I’ll figure it out.’ I was about to go back to my car when I saw tears streaming from her eyes.’: Woman shares act of kindness for homeless person
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Aug 11, 2021
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Read moreInternet Rallies Around Homeless Artist And Helps Him Achieve His Wildest Dreams.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 30, 2021
A few years ago, Richard Hutchins was a successful artist who worked with several big names in entertainment. After suffering one misfortune after another, he...
Read more“You Can Make A Difference.” 8-Yr-Old Sends 1000s Of Care Packages To People In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 19, 2021
At the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, personal protective equipment was nearly impossible to find. To help overburdened health care workers, 8-year-old Zohaib Begg...
Read moreSingle Mom Becomes Homeless After Escaping Abuse — And Presses On To Earn A Degree.
Kelsey Martin |
May 9, 2021
College is difficult enough for the average student, let alone for a single parent. It's even more so for a single mom of three who...
Read moreFootball Player Celebrates NFL Draft Pick In Homeless Shelter Where He Once Lived.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 5, 2021
No matter how much he achieves in his life, running back Najee Harris will never forget the people who have helped him on his journey....
Read moreHomeless Man Receives $17K From Complete Strangers And The Video Will Make Your Week.
Kelsey Martin |
Apr 20, 2021
Earlier this year, two unlikely friends struck up a relationship that changed both of their lives forever. Phillip Vu, 24, had recently quit his job...
Read moreHomeless 70-Yr-Old Becomes 1st Person To Move In To 3D-Printed Home.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 29, 2021
Tim Shea has struggled for most of his life, experiencing both addiction and periods of homelessness. Now 70, his life has turned around thanks to...
Read moreFormer Student Raises Over $40K For Substitute Teacher Who Was Living In His Car.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 21, 2021
Steven Nava of Fontana, California, was on his way to work one morning when he saw a familiar figure rummaging through the trunk of a...
Read moreMeet The “Korea’s Got Talent” Star Whose Audition Forever Turned His Life Around.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 20, 2021
Sungbong Choi may not have won the 2011 season of "Korea's Got Talent," but he came away from the TV competition with something much more...
Read more19-Yr-Old Brings Lionel Richie To Tears With Powerful “American Idol” Audition.
Kelsey Martin |
Mar 17, 2021
A life-changing moment was recently aired on "American Idol," and it moved Lionel Richie to tears – along with the rest of the world! When...
Read moreNonprofit Teams Up With Chevrolet To “Spread The Warmth” To Homeless Neighbors.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 7, 2021
When times get tough, people who are experiencing homelessness need help more than ever. The novel coronavirus pandemic and struggling economy have caused countless families...
Read more12 Teens Invent Brilliant Solar-Powered Tent To Help The Homeless.
Kelsey Martin |
Mar 4, 2021
The representation of women in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field has long been an area of great need. According to the U.S....
Read moreGirl Scouts Troop 6000 Is On A Mission To Help Kids Living In New York City Shelters.
Kelsey Martin |
Feb 28, 2021
Looking to get your Girl Scout cookie fix this year? Well, we're happy to report that you can get your Tagalongs and support children living...
Read moreA Priceless Moment Caught On Camera Changed This Family’s Life Forever.
Kelsey Martin |
Feb 23, 2021
Last month, Rashawn Copeland, the author of "Start Where You Are," had an encounter that he won't soon forget. While he was filming a TikTok...
Read more5-Yr-Old Teams Up With Tooth Fairy To Make “Bags Of Love” For Homeless Neighbors.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 21, 2021
A little girl from Hertfordshire, England, has turned a rather bad day into a wonderful act of kindness. Last month, 5-year-old Amaya Thompson had to...
Read more“You Matter To Us.” Couple Spends Decade Feeding And Clothing Neighbors In Need.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 4, 2021
Several years ago, Reverend Jay Ragsdale traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, to help his brother, who had been living on the street in a...
Read moreCommunity Rallies To Give Selfless Teen Brothers At COVID Testing Site A New Home.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 4, 2021
In a time when many teenagers were just trying to figure out remote learning and social distancing, 15-year-old Lovonte Adams and 17-year-old Jordon Adams were...
Read moreCommunity Raises Over $9K To Support Student Who Was Homeless Before Starting College.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 2, 2021
Throughout her childhood, Nevaeh Scales' family struggled financially and eventually ended up homeless in St. Louis, Missouri. Knowing the only way to improve her situation...
Read moreHomeless Man Looks Unrecognizable After Receiving Free Haircut From Kind Barber.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 28, 2021
When you look good, you feel good. David Kodat is a sought-after barber who owns a salon in Strasbourg, France. His innovative cuts have made...
Read moreCommunity’s Conestoga Huts Offer Bridge From Homelessness To A New Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 27, 2021
Shelter is a basic human need, yet it's something millions of people go without every day. That's why a group of Oregon volunteers resolved to...
Read more10-Yr-Old Befriends Homeless Man And Starts Charity To Help Him Get What He Needs.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 25, 2021
Ethan D. Hill of Birmingham, Alabama, is one of those people who seems to have been born with wisdom beyond his years. He's only 10...
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