I Stopped Hiding My Disability, and It Opened Up New Worlds
Everyone is hiding something—but embracing that secret part of yourself can change everything
Uniting in the Face of Deadly Blizzards and Tragedy, Buffalo, New York, Is the Nicest Place in America
Despite natural disasters, shooting tragedies and Damar Hamlin's near-death experience, Buffalo's community is stronger than ever
Damar Hamlin: Thank You, Buffalo
In this touching letter, Damar Hamlin reflects on the support he's received from the Buffalo community, 2023's Nicest Place in...
Reader’s Digest Names the Top 5 Videos of the Month
Get the tissues ready for this heartwarming romp through humanity’s brightest videos of the month
Heroic Uber Driver Offers Ailing Passenger His Kidney
An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys
A Martial Artist with a Troubled History with Cops Heroically Saves One
A dedicated practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this man used his power for good
I Survived! Three Tales of Daring Escapes and Survivals
These lucky survivors each escaped potentially deadly situations with their lives
How Unity Park Heals a Decades-Old Racial Injustice and Unites a Community
This park rights a historic wrong and brings people together with nature
This Flower Farm Delivers Free Flowers to Spread Cheer—and Fight Pollution
This nonprofit is spreading smiles and saving the earth, one bouquet at a time
A Devastating Flood Brings Out the Best in a Small Town
When the floodwaters rose in Red Lodge, Montana, so did a river of helping hands
Tasty Ribs and Helping Hands: Mark BBQ Serves 170,000 Meals to Those in Need
In addition to brisket burgers, this restaurant offers free meals and second chances
How a 9/11 Survivor and His Son Bravely Rescued a Pilot from Icy Waters
When a small plane crashes into a frozen creek, kayakers must navigate the ice to save the pilot
Meet the Man Who Saved a Stranger Being Electrocuted by Live Train Tracks
Deadly jolts of electricity kept anyone from grabbing him—so a Good Samaritan stepped up to help
Joi Bass, Indianola, Mississippi
For Joi Bass, a Dollar General employee in Indianola, Mississippi, doing good deeds runs in the family. “Service is just...
Readers Share the Best Advice They Ever Got—and These Wise Words Are Gold
Readers share the life-changing lessons they were taught by others
Meet the Man Who Raises Money for the Homeless by Painting Their Portraits
A picture really is worth a thousand words
This Man Spent Days in a Swamp After Losing His Arm to an Alligator—and Lived to Tell the Tale
This is his incredible story of survival
20 Stories About Moms That’ll Make You Want to Call Yours
These mom stories submitted by readers offer much-needed love and inspiration for Mother's Day and beyond
15 Amazing Facts About the Women of NASA
The sky is not the limit for these incredible pioneers.