Mary uses a cane whereas Benjamin recently learned how to walk. And, Mary is 99 while Benjamin is just 2. These neighbors formed an unlikely friendship during the pandemic and they’ve created a bond like no other at the fence between their homes in Minneapolis. A Friendship like no Other: […]
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Heroes in Silence: Taxi Driver Has Been Delivering Groceries to Seniors for more than 15 Years
For Iqbal Alimohd and his wife Mumtaz, Saturday mornings start quite early. For 15 years, this amazing family has been delivering groceries to seniors every weekend. They go to the Real Canadian Superstore before it opens and both of them are ready to purchase the groceries for dozens of seniors […]
With Imprisonment Rate Falling, US Prisons Are Repurposed into Shelters & Farms for the Homeless
The declining crime rates in the US have led to prisons closing and officials looking into creative ways to repurpose them. One such prison from Connecticut has been repurposed into a storage for documents whereas another one is used for training new correction officers. Some have been emptied, but not […]
Meet these Female Conservationists Rewilding the Mangroves in Cambodia
Unfortunately, mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate in Cambodia and these female conservationists who live there are trying to change things. When storms trigger the waves, mangrove forests are the first defensive line for the coastal communities who live in the tropics. But, climate crisis has increased the […]
Baltimore Chef Drives 6 Hours to Cook a Meal for a Customer Diagnosed with Cancer
The co-founder of Ekiben, one of the most popular fusion restaurants in Baltimore, Steve Chu, drove to Vermont for the weekend to cook a meal for a special person. This is a story of food, love, and dying. And, a story for a stunning customer service; it all began with […]
School Surprises Their Hero Custodian by Collecting $35K for Him as Special Thanks
This elementary school in North Carolina decided to surprise their custodian after he didn’t win a state award. Raymond Brown is the head of the custodians at the White Oak school in Edenton. And, people in the school know that he does so much more than just help keep the […]
This Tex-Mex Restaurant Owner Gave $2000 of His Money to Promote Struggling Competitors
This amazing owner of a Tex-Mex restaurant in Wisconsin used his own money to help other struggling restaurants during the pandemic. The owner, one Adolfo Melendez from Stevens Point in Wisconsin, purchased more than $2000 in gift cards for various restaurants from his own community and then raffled them off […]
This Town Gifted their Pizza Deliveryman with a Car for His 30 Years of Service
If you’ve ordered pizza from Pizza Hut in Tipton, you’ve probably met Robert Peters who delivers them. He has worked there for 31 years. Some people know him better as Mr. Smiles. Because, every time you see him delivering pizza to your door, he does it with a smile on […]
19-Year-Old Designs an App to Help His Family Care for His Grandma with Dementia
Having a loved one diagnosed with dementia is overwhelming for the entire family. This horrible brain disease usually ranges gradual loss of the memory and thinking capacity which diminishes the ability of the person to function daily. Consequently, they need the constant support of carers. When this grandma Nannie who […]
Woodworker Makes 35 Desks for Local Kids Learning from Home
Because of the pandemic, millions of children have started this academic school year virtually. Distance learning has its perks, but also has its flaws and it can be a challenge, especially for those who don’t have access to the electronics which enable the virtual learning. Some families don’t have internet, […]