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    Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need
    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.
    Woman With Autism Creates Kindness Campaign to Give Back to Those In Need
    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
    Artist makes comeback after years in jail, on Skid Row
    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.
    Atlanta police officer's act of kindness goes viral on social media
    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.
    Sam Green is walking his dog across the country to combat homelessness
    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
    Man Tries To Walk On Water For Charity
    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
    Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation To Help Provide Housing For Homeless Veterans
    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.
    Global Kindness: Pakistani man reaches out to those living on margins in Japan
    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.
    Homeless people in UK to be given free e-cigarettes as part of new trial
    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.
    Souls Without Socks Provides Comfort to Those Experiencing Homelessness
    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.
    Act of Kindness: Business Owner Helps Homeless Man 'get back on his feet'
    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
    Villages of tiny homes spring up in Los Angeles to combat homelessness
    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.
    Homeless college student walks over 500 miles to raise awareness, funds for 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.
    Boy leads effort to make 1,000 lunches for the homeless
    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.
    Researchers gave thousands of dollars to homeless people. The results defied stereotypes.
    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

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