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One lonely traveler in Louisville & a cowboy's act of kindness on New Year's Eve
I arrived in Louisville on New Year’s Eve of 2016. I had taken off from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a few days prior, heading to Kentucky.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


Love at Lambeau? Iowa man uses dating app to fill open Packer ticket for Christmas day game
A man from Iowa used a dating app to find someone to bring to the Green Bay Packer game on Christmas Day.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


New app helps track random acts of kindness
The team behind the Kindland campaign developed the “Just Be Kind” app to track all the good deeds that often fly under the radar.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


Act of kindness connects man to brother lost in the last days of World War II
Jerry Isley received earlier this year a rather unusual gift from an unlikely source, an acquaintance he’d met in person once or twice.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2021


According to experts, these 4 secrets are essential to raising kind children
Schools around the world are implementing lessons that teach empathy and compassion, and science is increasingly focusing on their benefits.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Compassionate student makes whole school feel special with kindness
A fifth grader from Pioneer Elementary in Vancouver is showing others how one small act of kindness can spread far and wide.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021


Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
Study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgiveness.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021


'Just be kind': 7th grader hopes act of kindness to cross country opponent inspires others
In the heat of competition in the biggest race of her life, Anna spotted a runner from another team who was struggling. She didn’t hesitate.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021


A tree that survived the Holocaust gains a new life in New York City
In 1943, Irma Lauscher, smuggled a tree into the camp so that the Jewish children imprisoned by the Nazis could celebrate Tu B’Shevat.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2021


Messages of kindness and peace from students around the world stretch 18 miles
Imagine unrolling a paper chain from Carlsbad more than 18 miles south. Now, consider that each link of that paper trail carries a message.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


Trash for Christmas Trees: How One Act of Kindness Turned Into a Holiday Tradition
She thanked me 10 times, she couldn’t stop crying," Errol Segal said. I decided after that this is a good thing do.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021


Student writes letter to Santa asking all her gifts go to classmate who is bullying her
Heaven McGee is like most 12 year olds, she enjoys acting, dancing and making Tik Toks. Recently, Heaven has been picked on at school.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021


Ten-year-old artist Andres Valencia becomes Miami Art Week sensation
Ten-year-old painter Andres Valencia has become the sensation of Miami Art Week —selling works to stars including Sofia Vergara.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021


Man wins $1 million by scratching the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery
Shortly after Alex McLeish had double-bypass heart surgery this month, his childhood friend treated him to an infusion … of cash.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021


Pillow fighting is moving out of the bedroom and into the boxing ring
Pillow fighting is moving out of the bedroom and into the boxing ring when Pillow Fight Championship holds its first live, PPV event.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 3, 2021


Mystery man leaves doctors, nurses in tears as he holds sign up to hospital window
Man placed his hand over his heart and held a poster sign that read: "Thank you all in emergency for saving my wife's life I love you all."
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2021


Dwayne Johnson gives away his personal pickup truck to hardworking Navy vet
A selfless and hard-working veteran got the surprise of a lifetime from actor Dwayne Johnson at a recent screening of his new movie.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2021


Light the World's 'Giving Machines' help spread holiday cheer with donations
Giving this holiday season is now as easy as buying a soda in a machine. The machines allow customers to select items to give.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2021


National poll: 4 in 5 parents say children today aren’t as thankful as they should be
More than half of parents worry that they overindulge their children; many report different ways of teaching them to be thankful.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2021


12-year-old Hawaii Boy Scout helps rescue couple, 100 lb. dog on Waimano Trail
A Hawaiian couple found themselves in quite a scary situation when they took a wrong turn on what they thought was a short hike and got lost
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2021
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