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.
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Joseph Shavit
- Aug 28, 2021
Woman With Autism Creates Kindness Campaign to Give Back to Those In Need
For four years, Paige Howell has made random acts of kindness a full-time job, making gift baskets for those in need especially the homeless
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 12, 2021
Artist makes comeback after years in jail, on Skid Row
It's a story many have heard before, especially in Los Angeles: A struggling artist falls on hard times and ends up losing his way.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 8, 2021
Atlanta police officer's act of kindness goes viral on social media
An Atlanta police officer is getting a lot of attention after a video was posted to social media of her giving shoes to a barefoot man.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 2, 2021
Sam Green is walking his dog across the country to combat homelessness
Sam Green and his dog, Taylor Ham, left from one of their favorite walking spots, by the beach in Sandy Hook, and began walking west
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 26, 2021
Man Tries To Walk On Water For Charity
A Florida man washed up on the beach after trying to walk on water inside of a homemade bubble-like vessel
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 20, 2021
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation To Help Provide Housing For Homeless Veterans
The JBJ Soul Foundation, founded by Jon Bon Jovi, creates new housing and supportive services to provide homeless veterans with a home.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 11, 2021
Global Kindness: Pakistani man reaches out to those living on margins in Japan
Since arriving as a student in Japan 30 years ago, Haroon Qureshi has been reaching out to those living on the margins in his adopted home.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 30, 2021
Homeless people in UK to be given free e-cigarettes as part of new trial
The study will be conducted across five regions in the UK – Scotland, Wales, London, the South East and the East of England.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 7, 2021
Souls Without Socks Provides Comfort to Those Experiencing Homelessness
Nate has made a difference by helping to source and distribute new, clean socks for people experiencing homelessness in our community.
Joseph Shavit
- May 7, 2021
Act of Kindness: Business Owner Helps Homeless Man 'get back on his feet'
One Louisiana man did more than just help a homeless man he found sleeping outside, he fostered a friendship that has now inspired millions
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 20, 2021
Villages of tiny homes spring up in Los Angeles to combat homelessness
Earlier this month, nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission opened its first "Tiny Home Village," to help combat homelessness.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 25, 2020
Homeless college student walks over 500 miles to raise awareness, funds for homelessness
A college sophomore went beyond just walking a mile in someone else's shoes.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 20, 2020
Boy leads effort to make 1,000 lunches for the homeless
A 7-year-old Baltimore County boy spearheaded an effort to make 1,000 lunches for the homeless.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 11, 2020
Researchers gave thousands of dollars to homeless people. The results defied stereotypes.
Researchers in a new study found that homeless people who received direct cash transfers were able to find stable housing faster