Real Life Stories

Though Burnsville is little, it is fierce. Recognizing the need for a safe environment to break the cycle of addiction,...

The town's name is Superior, but it's got nothing on it's residents, a force to be reckoned with when disaster...

A pinnacle of true selflessness, Unity Spiritual Center believes that nice people give of themselves to each other. So when...

The Flowood YMCA is community hub because their interest goes far beyond formalities -- it's personal.

Everyone is accepted in Ithaca, where people let you be exactly who you are without asking questions or demanding an...

Baristas at Village Coffee Roastery sling more than lattes -- they also serve smiles. After your first visit, they will...

Exercise instructor Stacey Hurford inspires her students far beyond that extra sit-up, motivating to do the very best for themselves...

The doors at Unity Life Enrichment Center are eternally open, inviting the world to come as they are and go...

The congregation at Christ Church brings the love thy neighbor philosophy to life everyday, and to them, the world is...

Extreme sports are a staple at Snowmass, but none will take your breath away they way the locals' kindness will.

A military community with a rich history of being nice, fables of DeRidder's kindness stretch as far back as World...

When Houston was devastated last year by Hurricane Harvey, the city proved what it was made of: nice, kind people,...

People say that the kids these days have no manners -- well, that's just not true in Plano, where they're...

Everyone who works for the town of Hudson and its many organizations couldn't be nicer. Thing is, they're also your...

When you give to Bellevue, Bellevue gives back. A long-time resident and champion of the charities in town and across...

At Sun City Anthem, residents take care of each other, forming groups to help do things that have become difficult...

When you first move to Wanamingo and you don't know anybody, you'll find it surprisingly easy to make friends with...

North Riverside is a town that really, really cares about helping neighbors. Don't believe me? They've actually written a manual...

Ligonier is a classic small town. People are friendly and the main streets and parks are all beautifully maintained. And...

When Judy Nations came back home with nothing, her community of neighbors were quick to remind her why their hometown...

Granbury locals could offer many reasons as to why their home is one of the Nicest Places in America, but...

Wisconsin natives know how to handle snow, so when Oconto was hit with one of the nastiest blizzards in over...

Sausalito isn't all easy living and Golden Gate views, it's community, strength, and resilience too. As California wildfires ravaged the...

The West Family YMCA was Amanda Narvaiz's rock during one of the toughest times in her life, giving her family...

Fenwick Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in America, locals say. But what makes the place "nice" is...

Surrounded by awe inspiring mountains and rivers, Madison's natural beauty pales in comparison to the generous acts of it's people....

The Cameron Regional YMCA has only been around for a few years, but the community that is growing around it...

The tiny island community of Vieques off the coast of Puerto Rico has been slammed by two terrible hurricanes in...

From its decorated military academy and boarding school to sharply manicured greenery, everything in Chatham is in tip-top shape. It's...