When she was only five, Hailey Fort saw a homeless man in Kitsap County in Washington where she lives. She asked her mother if there was a way for her to help him out. Her mom told her that there is a way and ever since that moment, this is […]
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Habitat for Humanity’s First 3D-Printed Home on the East Coast Belongs to a Mom with a Touching History
With the lumber prices on the rise, Habitat for Humanity saved around 15 percent per square foot when compared to regular building costs by choosing 3D house printing. They didn’t use wood, but rather concrete which is also better at retaining temperature. This helps save up money in the long […]
This Norfolk Doctor Allows Patients to Pay for Surgery by Volunteering
According to a new study, 66.5 percent of all bankruptcies are linked with medical problems because of the high cost linked with care. Driven by this data, a doctor from Nebraska decided to create a program in his practice which helps the patients in need who’re lacking funds to pay […]
Kind Neighbours Repaint House of a Lonely & Retired Teacher
Life can be quite difficult when you’re alone and this was the case for Anne Glancey, a retired teacher living in Hamilto,n New Jersey. But, she’s indeed lucky to have wonderful neighbours who were there for her. Anne had no friends or relatives and her budget was very low. Unfortunately, […]
This Iowa School Gives P.E. Credits to Students Who Help the Elderly & Disabled with Yard Work
Instead of running laps or playing basketball as it is the case in other schools, students from the Alternative Learning Center in Dubuque, Iowa earn their P.E. credits differently, i.e. by volunteering. Indeed, students who help those in need are our future! Namely, every year, two weeks or so before […]