The Velas Resorts in Mexico announced that they’re giving at least hundred free all-inclusive packages to healthcare workers. This is a part of their effort to show their appreciation for healthcare workers who’re working so hard in this pandemic. The resorts’ campaign ‘Let’s Be Thankful’ allows individuals to give back […]
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This NYC Landlord Waived Rent for all of His Tenants during the Pandemic
An amazing landlord from Brooklyn, Mario Salerno, waived the rent fees for all of his residents throughout his 80 apartments when the pandemic started. He shared the news with his tenants by placing a notice on the front doors of all their buildings. It said that the rents for April […]
These Beautiful Italian Towns Will Pay You to Live there If You Work Remotely
Remote working has grown in popularity, especially because of the pandemic which closed so many offices and transformed our homes into work stations. But, working remotely doesn’t mean you have to do it from home-you could very well sit at a sandy beach and do your thing. Or, you could […]
This Is the International Hand Signal for ‘Help Me’ & Everyone Should Know It
The case of one Sarah Everard sparked a worldwide debate about the safety of women, with people sharing stories on social media about different types of abuse they went through. And, some men have been looking for advice on how to change their attitude to help make women feel safer […]
Florida Man Used His Stimulus Check to Grow a Garden & Feed His Community
When millions of people throughout the US got their federal stimulus checks to help them address the economic consequences of the pandemic and lockdowns, most of them used the funds to pay for food, rent, mortgage, utilities, etc. But, this man from Tampa, Florida decided to do something different. He […]
60 Years ago, He Couldn’t Pay for College: Today, He Donated $20M for Students
Although a college diploma isn’t a guarantee for brilliance, having the opportunity to get higher education may be essential for a successful career and life. Namely, some 60 years ago, Calvin E. Tyler Jr. had to drop out from college since he couldn’t pay for it. However, this week, 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 […]
6 Billions of Masks Are Used Daily: Here’s how Scientists Will Use them to Make Roads
The disposable masks we wear on a daily basis because of the pandemic usually end up in the trash can. And, from there, they usually go into landfills. However, researchers have come up with a new method that could help use these masks for road making. Namely, scientists from the […]
This Man from Chicago Buys all Tamales from Street Vendors & Gives them to the Homeless
This is definitely a win-win situation. One Robert Magiet from Chicago regularly drives to various street tamale vendors and buys out their whole carts. When the happy vendors go home because they had a successful day, Magiet takes the tamales and places them in community fridges and people can take […]
Thai Animal Shelter Helps Disabled Dogs to Have Better Lives
This animal shelter in Chonburi, Thailand has a special purpose-it cares for stray dogs with disabled hind legs. The shelter is run by a foundation called The Man that Rescues Dogs which was launched by Swede chef, Michael J. Baines who moved there in 2002. He explains that they don’t […]