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A Pair of Beagles Were Left to Wander in the Snow—Until a Kind Stranger Took Them In
The story of an expectant couple and a wise man (but not the ones you’re thinking of)
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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
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Little Helper of the Week: Watch This Little Girl Offer a Plate of Food to a Homeless Person
One small act can make a huge difference.
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Meet the Man Who Raises Money for the Homeless by Painting Their Portraits
A picture really is worth a thousand words
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The Importance of Men’s Friendships—and How Poker Could Make Them Stronger
People who make time to hang out with friends have all the luck
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He Played a Superhero—but a Daring Rescue Made Him a Real-Life Hero
It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's Captain Harrisburg, saving the day thanks to his quick thinking and...
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Readers Share Their Most Hilarious—and Inspiring—Sports Stories
Our readers share their sports stories, from the highlights that won trophies to the bloopers that won hearts
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How National Parks Reconnected This Duo with Nature—and Each Other
A grandmother and grandson find a way to mend their broken relationship, one national park at a time
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Readers Share Stories of Strength and Success After Setbacks
Seeing a challenge as an opportunity can change your life
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His Super Bowl Parties Feed the Homeless, So Everybody Wins
One party launched a charity now helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness
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Readers Share the Incredible True Stories of Their Hero Pets
We're pawsitive you'll love these stories of courageous animals
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Man’s Best Friend, Indeed: This Pit Bull Fought Off a Shark to Save His Owner
There's no way the shark would take a chunk out of his owner—not on Darby's watch
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Meet the Duo Who Spend Their Free Time Cleaning Up the Graves of Fallen Soldiers
A college student and a retiree pair up for a good deed—and develop a friendship along the way
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How One Man’s Dream—and a Community’s Determination—Brought the Kingsport Carousel to Life
They may not have been carpenters or mechanics by trade, but residents of Kingsport, Tennessee, had just the thing to...
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This Man Jumped Off a Bridge to Save a Child After a Car Accident
A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her?
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These Fathers Formed “Dads on Duty” to Prevent Violence at a Local High School
When gang violence spiked, concerned dads at this Louisiana high school said “Not on our watch."
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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
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Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees: 13 Stories That Will Renew Your Faith in Humanity
Instead of waiting to figure out the "right" way to help, these people jumped into action to help Ukrainian refugees...
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Meet the Woman Who Turns Chip Bags Into Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
How one environmental justice advocate is helping the most vulnerable while also diverting trash from landfills
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30 Stories About the Touching Kindness of Strangers That’ll Make You Tear Up
We asked readers for firsthand accounts of compassion. Here are 30 stories on kindness that touched your lives—and our hearts.
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Mitch Albom on What It Means to Be a Real Father to a Special Orphan
What is a real father? An orphan in Haiti teaches ÂÂbestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
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After This Man Rescued a Cow from a Dairy Farm, the Two Developed the Most Unbelievable Friendship
Meet Ryan and his 1,000-pound bestie: Jenna the cow. She's brought joy to his life—and also brought him together...