Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness
One Richmond family got a shocking delivery when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn. They're using the money to help others.
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Joseph Shavit
- Mar 21
Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine
Celebrities have put their money where their mouths are, donating money and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 15
Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need
Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need via random acts of kindness using Ziplock bags.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 7
Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Give A $3 Million Dollar Helping Hand To The People Of Ukraine
Mila and Ashton took to Instagram to let their followers know they stand with Ukraine.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 27
13 charitable organizations to support and help the people of Ukraine
While making a simple donation or sharing a link on social media will not single-handedly end this conflict, it can do something.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 18
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
A 10-year-old girl is dedicating her time to crafting "chemo comfort bags" for hospital patients after seeing her grandfather battle cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 13
Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers
Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 5
Ethereum Beats Bitcoin as Most Donated Cryptocurrency in 2021
Cryptocurrency donations surged by more than 1,500% on the platform, with Ethereum leading the charge and NFT projects pulling weight.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 4
Morgan Wallen donates $500,000 to several Black-led organizations
Morgan Wallen pledged $500,000 because that was the amount of money he estimated he'd made when his music sales spiked after the incident.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 29
81-year-old B.C. veteran living in car gets helping hand from fellow vets
What started as a question from one military vet to another has sparked an outpouring of support and generosity in the community of Squamish
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 29
Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her foundation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
‘I needed to do something’: Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims
Rap superstar Cardi B plans to help pay for the funeral and burial costs of the 17 people killed in a high-rise building fire in New York.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 19
Hundred year old cobbler Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh lends a helping hand to the needy
“In life, everyone faces different problems, but we must always remain in front of the face, instead of giving up and losing sight.”
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 18
Kindhearted teen donates his hair to kids battling cancer
Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17
Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools
Kevin Hart and Meek Mill have teamed up with Michael Rubin to donate $15 million to schools in need of financial aid in Philadelphia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17
Woman leaves $10 Million donation to Music School Of Delaware in her will
The Music School of Delaware hit its highest note yet, with an unprecedented donation from a woman who never donated to the school before.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 26, 2021
78-Year-Old Edwina Brocklesby Inspiring Women In Triathlon
Looking at Edwina Brocklesby, the first thing you notice is her ever-present smile, radiating from beneath a sea of bright red curls.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 24, 2021
Light the World's 'Giving Machines' help spread holiday cheer with donations
Giving this holiday season is now as easy as buying a soda in a machine. The machines allow customers to select items to give.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2021
Mississippi teenager uses ‘Make-a-Wish’ grant to feed homeless for a year
Teaming up with some local businesses which donated food and supplies, the boy with his actions spread smiles in the neighbourhood.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 11, 2021
D-Day hero, 96, still fundraising after 68 years following his ‘final mission’ in Normandy
Britain’s last surviving D-Day heroes is doing his bit to raise money for military charities – collecting for the 68th consecutive year.