A Girl Wrote a Simple Thank You Note to Her Postman and Got Hundreds of Responses
The appreciation delivered by an 11-year-old girl is returned to sender—from grateful postal service employees nationwide.
This Tattoo Artist Helps People with Scars Love Their Body Again
The first fingernail tattoos started off as a joke—but soon he was getting the attention of people from all...
21 Extraordinary Stories of Generosity That Will Stay with You
These acts of kindness—big and small—speak to the generosity of the American spirit.
12 LGBTQ Activists Who Have Changed American History
It's hard to imagine where gay pride would be without the work and efforts of these LGBTQ leaders and countless...
16 Famous “Failures” of Wildly Successful People
From Oprah to Einstein, your favorite figures have seen their fair share of famous "failures," mistakes, mishaps and losses
I Rescue 100 Cats a Year—Here’s What I Want You to Know
Each day a cat is rescued is an emotional rollercoaster of heartache and triumph, and Denise wouldn't have it any...
14 Heartwarming Stories of Nurses Who Went Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty
These (and all) nurses deserve a major thank you.
14 Nurses Share Stories of Positive Moments Behind-the-Scenes of COVID-19
These frontline workers spend lots of time bedside—bringing joy to patients and fellow nurses. Here's a glimpse at how they've...
21 Moving Photos of Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus
Tough times can truly bring out the best in people.
These Uplifting Stories of Neighbors Helping During Coronavirus Will Inspire You to Do the Same
In times of crisis, people can be truly amazing.
This Man Only Adopts “Unadoptable” Animals—And He Now Has 21 Pets
After the death of his beloved dog Wolfgang, Steve Greig started rescuing older dogs and giving them forever homes in...
15 Stories That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
Get inspired by these determined doers who refused to sit back and let life pass them by.
12 Untold Stories of Native American Heroes
These 12 Native American heroes achieved epic greatness as warriors, writers, artists, and scientists. Here are little-known stories of vast...
How a 17-Year Old Is Helping to Feed 12,000 Homeless People
"We have 1.5 times the amount of food needed to feed everyone on the planet, it's just a matter of...
A Car Accident Paralyzed Her from the Waist Down, but That Didn’t Stop Her from Fulfilling Her...
A pioneering dance troupe is proving that you can chase your dreams—even in a wheelchair.
22 Incredible Things People Have Done to Help Out Their Neighbors
These kindhearted people take being a "good neighbor" seriously.
20 Real-Life Heroes That Are Changing the World
There is still a lot of good in this world.
11 Real Life Kids with Actual Superpowers
These kids must have superpowers because there's literally no other way to explain it...
How a TV Doctor Saved the Life of a Man with Special Needs
A man with cerebral palsy was determined to meet the star of his favorite medical drama—and no one could've expected...
I’ll Have This Scar for Life—Here’s Why I Refuse to Cover It
For this writer, a scar is a badge of honor, not something to be ashamed of.
17 Reasons My Favorite Teacher Changed My Life
It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of another—and teachers are often that person. Check...
A Blind and Deaf Passenger Couldn’t Communicate with the Flight Attendants—Then a 15-Year-Old ...
When she heard, “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?” over the loudspeaker, she knew she needed to help.
This Man Protected Wild Bears Every Day for 13 Years—Until He Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The bear was 20 feet away, head low, moving slowly but instead of retreating, it stared straight at them and...
13 Times Fortune Cookies Literally Changed People’s Lives
That fortune can be surprisingly accurate—or incredibly beneficial: Check out these amazing stories of fortune-cookie inspired luck.
27 Amazing Miracles in Real Life
From simple everyday joys to amazing new leases on life, readers share their most poignant moments of joy.
A Judge Sentenced a Fellow Vet to Jail—Then Joined Him in His Cell for the Night
“We are one big team—we are all veterans—and when one of us screws up, the rest of the team says,...
7 Miraculous Stories About the Power of Healing Prayers
Religions throughout history have sought to heal through prayer. Read on for stories of sick individuals who offered up their...
The 17 Most Inspirational Kids of 2023
They've created life-saving innovations, founded nonprofit organizations, and raised money for important causes all before reaching legal age. The future's...
This Heartbreaking Story Will Remind You Just How Much Kindness Really Matters
Her moving story will stay with you long after you finish reading.