Real Life Stories

New Canaan puts in the work to make to make the town a home for its residents, providing constant opportunities...

Rochester has a history of kindness and philanthropy that has only gotten stronger with time, as some of Rochester's most...

This Arizona town leaves nothing left to be desired for residents, with programs and community events for all. Locals are...

The path to finding community can be filled with obstacles and hurdles, especially when your community already hangs on the...

No high school diploma? Not for long! Can't speak English? We talk heart to heart! Want a short-term career? Stop...

When it comes to downtown developments, it's not often you think of libraries taking the lead, but that's exactly what...

Aston Township traces its roots to before the Revolutionary War. While history is an important part of the town, it's...

Places like the Hickory Grove Branch of the Charlotte Mecklenberg Library are rare these days, as one of our last...

This donation center collects plasma for use in life-changing medications, as the fluid cannot be synthetically produced. Neither can the...

The James F. McGuire Memorial Senior Center has "breathed new life" into many of its residents, they say. It truly...

Grand Marais has already been named the Coolest Small Town in America, and that goes far beyond the Minnesota ice....

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, University City Regional is a place for all. Serving a diverse community with changing needs, the library...

When Lyn Palmer went missing, hundreds from the community came to look for her. The outpouring of care and love...

Williamsburg is steeped in American history and patriotic pride runs deep. Friendly neighbors and good people are as reliable as...

The staff the Salt Lake County Library system are so much more than just librarians to their communities. They're guides,...

A haven for animals of all kinds, the volunteers at the Wild Horse Rescue Center spend their days caring for...

Fido and Fluffy's is a rescue organization that unites stray or abandoned animals with new, loving homes that are beyond...

Gig Harbor is home to a supportive military community, along with the Hanger Clinic Specialty Center where civilians travel from...

When the Warren's family house burned down, Nolensville came to the rescue, helping ease the burden of losing everything.

Columbiana isn't a community to let tough circumstances get them down, as they continue to rise up and celebrate each...

Even though it's not a small town, everyone says "hi" to you in Tulsa. The community is welcoming and kind....

Joliet has a long history of welcoming folks to town with open arms -- including, once, President Kennedy.

Acres of Hope is a lifeboat for homeless single mothers working their way back into society. The facility offers housing,...

There's no shortage of inclusive community programs and projects at the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester, where members...

When a thriving businessman saw the opportunity to make a real difference by opening his property to local homeless people,...

Katie Bell is facing a terrible foe, an aggressive brain tumor that threatens her life. Enter the town of Caddo...

At the Tiffin County YMCA, wellness doesn't only apply to your physical health, but your heart and state of being....

A business built from the ground up by Syrian refugee Yassin Terou, Yassin's Falafel House is safe place in the...

When Claire Horskey suddenly and tragically passed away in a car accident, her roommate and best pal Rosemary was simply...