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Man Tracks Down Teen Who Mugged His Nephew to See if He Would Turn His Life Around
A man tracked down the teen knifeman who mugged his nephew and rather than hand him in, spoke to him about turning his life...
Hawaii Teen Who Makes Christmas Special For Everyone Wins the ‘Spirit of Community’ Award
A 13-year-old from Mililani, Hawaii, is being honored for galvanizing youth to organize Christmas celebrations for children in need and initiating a variety of...
At This Farm, Children With Special Needs Connect With Injured Animals to Form Healing Friendships
Rescuing injured or abandoned animals is one of the most rewarding pursuits we can experience. As those who put themselves on the line to...
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
From vaccines being tested around the world to a Nobel prize-winning biophysicist predicting recovery, here are some good updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Café Offers Work and Support to Youth Who Have Aged Out of the Texas Foster Care System
For Texas foster kids who have aged out of the system, the La La Land Kindness Café is offering them a place of employment and community in Dallas.
Girls in War Zone Find Their Power On Skateboards; Documentary About Them Takes Home the Oscar (Watch)
Thousands of at-risk youth—particularly girls—around the world have been introduced to skateboarding as a means of teaching them leadership and education.
Young Namibian Artist Uses Power of Expression to Offer a Fighting Chance to Poorest Neighbors
This 25-year-old man from Namibia has been using his art shop as a means of offering hope and confidence to some of the region's most at-risk people.
Descendants of Slaves and Slave-Owners Are Bonding at South Carolina Plantation Where They Share Their Painful Past
Together, white and African-American descendants use the plantation location of their families’ painful past to learn from it and create healing friendships.
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Combatting Housing Crisis in California
In addition to curbing housing shortages for low- and middle-income homeowners, the tech company will be working to build housing for CA homeless as well.
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to People On Their Way to Job Interviews and Training
Millions of at-risk Americans and Canadians will now have access to free transportation during the first three weeks of employment at a new company.
Hear How Man Gave Up High-Paying Job, His Car and House, to Work With Homeless Teens–And He Couldn’t Be Happier
Man quit his job, gave his car away, and let go of his snazzy apartment—all to work with homeless teen boys—and years later, he couldn't be happier.
Watch the Sweet Moment When a Police Officer Soothes Frightened Student With Muppet Song
A school security guard is being praised for sharing a heartwarming moment of kindness and patience with a frightened middle school student last week.
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78-Year-old Bodybuilder Opens His Home Gym to Youngsters for Free So They Won’t Get Into Trouble
Calvyn Fortuin isn't just a role model for gym goers – he is also a hero to at-risk young people in his city.
India Adds a New Class to Curriculum at 1,000 Schools: How to Be Happy
With such high rates of stress and anxiety amongst young students, legislators hope the classes will help the kids live mindfully and happily.
Quiet Time Program Brings Radical Improvement To Schools Worldwide
There are hundreds of rowdy at-risk youth in low-income schools that face higher rates of anxiety, stress, and violence in their lives, but when...
Good Deed by Singer, Shania Twain Makes Fan’s Dream Come True
A 34-year-old Halifax woman with Down Syndrome had a dream come true Saturday when, with the help of her parents, the Guardian newspaper of...
1,500 Employees Skip Holiday Party to Transform Local Farm
In place of a holiday party, computer technology company NVIDIA conducted one of Silicon Valley's largest-ever employee volunteer events, with 1,500 employees and community...
Obama Honors 13 Citizens for Their Good Deeds
This week, President Barack Obama awarded the 2010 Citizens Medal to 13 outstanding Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country...
Obama Attacks High School Drop-out Rate; Gen. Powell to Help, So Can You
Do you remember the commencement speaker at your high school graduation? Well, this year the event will be absolutely memorable for one lucky high...
Chicago Schools Get New Tool in Fight Against Youth Violence
Two Chicago nonprofits, together with the University of Chicago, unveiled a counseling and sports program Wednesday aimed at stemming chronic youth violence in...