Kindness calendar brings community together
A new campaign in Chester County is encouraging everyone in the community to be kind. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different cause
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Joseph Shavit
- Apr 8, 2021
'Stoner' license plates to be auctioned for charity in Colorado
A new Colorado fundraising effort is auctioning off pot-themed license plates until April 20, the 4/20 holiday
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 6, 2021
New Jersey high school student refurbishes and donates computers to the needy
A high school senior from New Jersey is bridging the digital divide by giving away computers.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 6, 2021
Family of UK's Captain Tom call for fundraising challenge to rehonor his 100th birthday
The family of Britain's Captain Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who lifted a nation's spirits during the pandemic
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 5, 2021
Carrie Underwood’s Easter Concert Raises More Than $100,000 for Charity
Carrie Underwood’s eagerly anticipated Easter Sunday morning, “My Savior: Live From The Ryman” livestream raised more than $100,000...
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 5, 2021
Coastal Bend woman using her crocheting skills to provide 'blankets of love'
Right from the start of this pandemic, neighbors began to look for ways to help each other.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 3, 2021
Child’s simple act of kindness leaves huge impact for local police
One simple act of kindness has had a huge impact in the Clearfield Borough Police Department.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 3, 2021
Austin man schedules hundreds of vaccine appointments for strangers
Hundreds of Austin residents are having a hard time securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment because spots fill up within minutes
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 2, 2021
The Washington Post Helping Hand raises over $410k for beneficiaries
The Washington Post Helping Hand today announced it has raised over $410,000 for its covid-19 campaign
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 1, 2021
You Can Finally Buy an 'Emotional Support Beer'
The viral story from last year is now a real beer brewed in New York State.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 31, 2021
Beavercreek man buys $4,000 in gift cards to pay for strangers’ meals
A man bought $4,000 worth of gift cards from the Dunkin’ in Beavercreek to help people after this difficult year.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 30, 2021
Local students raise $24,000 through acts of kindness
If there's one thing Brooks Jolly has learned in fifth grade, it's that a small act of kindness can make a big difference.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 29, 2021
St. Louis piano store takes show on the road to raise money and lift spirits
Money raised from the "piano grams" goes to the Places for People charity and to struggling local musicians
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 29, 2021
A doughnut shop's act of kindness means the world to Rossford family
Arianna Brooks and her son Grady Woodring moved to Rossford back in August. Not knowing the area too well, they decided to try a local ...
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 26, 2021
Students clap, shout as 1000+ donated cereal boxes turns into a huge domino run
While so much has changed in the past year, the kindness and compassion in the Phoenix Central School District has remained constant
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 26, 2021
'Operation Jack Rabbit': Teen giving away hundreds of Easter baskets to kids in need
A holiday giveaway called "Operation Jack Rabbit" caught the attention of our "Be Kind" campaign.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 26, 2021
Happy Days star Henry Winkler to make one-off return as The Fonz
Henry Winkler will reprise the role of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli for a charity event in aid of actors in need.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 25, 2021
Local art teacher receives cart full of art supplies from selfless stranger
While shopping for her students at a local teacher supply store, teacher Alison Westerink says she met a selfless stranger
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 24, 2021
Asian grandmother who fought off attacker to donate all $900k raised to charity
Xie insisted repeatedly on the decision, as her grandson and GoFundMe’s organizer, stated she believes “the issue is bigger than her."
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23, 2021
Most Americans Gave to Charity With A Main Cause of Helping Children
Despite an unprecedented year, a survey conducted by Smile Train found that most Americans chose to give back to charitable causes
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