The University of Texas, El Paso gave $1200 bonuses to its staff and faculty as thanks for their hard work during the pandemic. The President, Heather Wilson, announced the one-time payment via email. The payments were released on Feb.15 to the faculty and staff members that were eligible to receive […]
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Hero Uber Driver Pays for Hotel Room for a Teen Passenger Stranded on I-95
This Uber driver was one of the many individuals who were stranded for hours along the I-95 in Virginia. He’s praised for his determination to get his young customer home safe and really went above and beyond for the girl he was driving. The driver, DaVante Williams, spent 5.5 hours […]
Loving Couple Donates 322 Gift Cards to a Local Hospital
During one September night in 2021, Jennifer Lount-Taylor woke up with one unusual idea. For 18 years, she and her husband Ron have made Nelson their home. They have a deep love for this city and have visited it on a whim before they came with a moving truck a […]
Lovely Dog Shelter Workers Say ‘Goodnight’ to Every Dog, Every Night
The Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary has an area known as the ‘little red barn’ where doggos hang out and roam free, just like they will when they find a forever home. Most of the animals here come from overcrowded shelters and having a place that reminds of a […]
Loving Elderly Man Pushes His Disabled Dog in a Cart Every Day
Several years ago, this elderly man was caught on camera in Italy walking his disabled dog in his neighborhood in a specialized cart he constructed himself. After the video was shared on social media, it went viral and people were amazed of the love that the elderly man had for […]
Start Today: The Amazing Health Benefits of Practicing Gratitude
Often times, we are told to stop feeling sorry for ourselves. And, though it can be challenging to cease self-pity completely, mentally strong individuals choose to replace it with gratitude. Whether they write a couple of grateful words in their journal or take a minute or two to acknowledge all […]