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 bestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
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.
Students Noticed One Boy Was Wearing the Same Clothes Every Day, so They Stepped in to Help
"They went home and hunted through their own drawers and closets."
Read One Teacher’s Genius Response to the Question “What Do You Make?”
Teacher Taylor Mali's unforgettable, searing retort to a thoughtless question certainly put a dinner companion in his place—and can make...
11 Ways Teachers Are Going Above and Beyond During Coronavirus
Teaching isn't just a profession—it's a calling. No one embodies this more than these inspirational, innovative teachers, who are doing...
A Man in His 60s Working Towards His Masters Proves That You’re Never too Old to Learn
At 63, Jerry Valencia was determined to get his college degree—and his master’s too.
I Was Adopted at 13, and Now I Dedicate My Life to Helping Others in Foster Care
After growing up in the foster care system, Shanté Elliott is working to help others transition out of it.
Here’s How a 78-Year-Old Gambler Brought One Woman Humanity
An unlikely friendship teaches one woman the importance of taking a chance on others.
One Student Taped a Dollar on the Whiteboard After He Found It on the Ground—Then the Money Started ...
High school students have a lot more power than they may realize.
A 4-Week-Old Baby Was in Desperate Need of a Home. The Couple That Took Him in Knew He Was Meant to ...
Sarah Mouracade thought she would never have a child—then a miracle happened.
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...
This Man Thinks He’s the Luckiest in the World—Even Though He Went Blind in College
As a man goes blind, his friend watches his back.
You Won’t Believe What These Dads Invented to Make Life Better for Their Kids
Necessity may be the mother of invention—but change the word "mother" to "father" here, because these amazing dads saw a...
11 Stories That Prove the Life-Changing Impact of Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Visiting a parent at work can open up all sorts of career possibilities. To find out just how powerful this...
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...
How to Find More Meaning In Your Life, According to 5 People Who Did
Living a meaningful life can be different for everyone, but in these five incredible people found that what really matters...
This Heartbreaking Story Will Remind You Just How Much Kindness Really Matters
Her moving story will stay with you long after you finish reading.
4 First, Humble Jobs of CEOs That Will Remind You Anything Is Possible
When we encounter top industry leaders it seems as though they were always successful. The truth is everyone has to...
Lessons About Living from People Who Spend Time with the Dying
Encountering death so closely every day leads to serious life inspiration that we all need to hear.
You’ll Never Believe What This 11-Year-Old Invented to Save Babies Left in Hot Cars
Tragically, many children die in the summer after accidentally being left in hot cars. But this young inventor is determined...
The Greatest Gift This Dad Ever Gave His Daughter Will Definitely Make You Cry
One woman's father's fondest expressions of love flowed not from his words, but from his hands.
These Athletes Are Living Proof That Age Should Never Hold You Back
Yes, you can get—and stay—healthy at any age, and these senior athletes show you how.
The Power Of Not Looking Away
The story of how a woman dying from AIDS changed Melinda Gates' life.
This Police Officer Bought a Shoplifter Pizza for the Best Reason
It was his first week on the job, but the officer couldn't punish a 12-year-old shoplifter after seeing where she...
This Woman Is Raising Money to Open a Salon Accessible to People with Disabilities
Cat Rongitsch, whose stepdaughter has spina bifida, dreams of a place where anyone can feel safe and comfortable getting a...
14 Heartwarming Stories That Prove There’s Nothing in the World Like the Mother-Daughter Bond
Tales of infinite love in 100-words or less.
This Powerful Story Will Convince You to Stop Saying “Let Me Know If You Need Anything”
What does someone who has suffered a sudden trauma and grief most need?
8 Heartwarming Ways Teachers Have Gone Above and Beyond for Their Students
Lesson-planning is just the beginning for these incredible role models.
This Little Girl’s Love of Elderly People Will Melt Your Heart
When a four-year-old bumps into a widower at the grocery store, the karma is instant—and everlasting.
The Remarkable Lesson a Teacher Taught Her Student—Decades After They Met in the Classroom
I loved what she saw in me, which was a range of abilities I had never seen in myself.