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Brilliant: Guess What Happens When This Van Pulls up to Panhandlers

[vimeo 146947306 w=640 h=360]   Instead of spare change, roadside panhandlers in Albuquerque, New Mexico will be getting $9 an hour, if they want a job...

William And Harry Roll Up Princely Sleeves, Build Homes For Vets In Need

Here’s a photo every woman could love: Prince William and Prince Harry as construction workers. The duo rolled up their fancy sleeves to renovate homes...

Los Angeles Officials Vow to Spend $200Mil on Helping Homeless

The Los Angeles City Council wants to spend an additional $100 million in the coming year to reduce homelessness — roughly doubling what it spends now. With Tuesday’s...

Katrina Rescuer Reunites with Girl in Iconic Photo 10 Years Later

A picture of a little girl hugging her rescuer came to symbolize the hope amid Hurricane Katrina’s destruction ten years ago. For Master Sgt. Michael...

30 Years of Farm Aid: Thousands Rally for Family Farms at Chicago Concert

The message from Farm Aid 30 and the musicians who organized the event in Chicago today is clear: Every action each one of us...

Ringo Starr Cleans His House, Fills Rockin’ Auction for Charity

Ringo Starr is planning an all-star garage sale. After going on a cleaning binge, the former Beatle and his wife, Barbara Bach, have decided to...

Man Sprinkles Compassion on Fallen Soldier’s Grave During Drought

Ever since his wife died last year, 86-year old Jake Reissig has visited her grave site every day, bringing a single rose – something he did...

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...

Human Library Lets You Check Out People, Aims to Foster Diversity

Don't judge a book by it's cover... especially if they can talk. The Human Library based out of Denmark lets people check out “interactive books”...

Wal-Mart Pledges $25Mil to Disaster Recovery on Katrina Anniversary

In observance of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Walmart Foundation announced that they will be making a $25 million commitment over a...

Connecticut Becomes 1st State to End Chronic Homelessness Among Vets

Connecticut officials announced Thursday they had become the first state in the nation to provide housing for every one of its chronically homeless veterans. The achievement marks...

2 Ex-Presidents Urge Wounded Vet to Propose Marriage in Front of Them (WATCH)

Retired Army Specialist Tyler Jeffries took advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with some gentle nudging from two former presidents. Jeffries and other injured veterans met...

Stranger Works for Decades to Return Family’s Purple Heart Found in Trash

Tech Sergeant Wiljo Matalamaki never came home from World War II, but a medal recognizing his sacrifice made an incredible journey after it disappeared...

After Korean War Monument is Vandalized in NJ, a South Korean Town Donates to Repair it

Sixty-two years after the Korean War ended, residents of a South Korean town reached out to veterans in New Jersey to remind them that...

Boston Bus Driver Treats Everyone on Board, Stops at Kids’ Lemonade Stand

A bus driver gave a sweet surprise to his thirsty passengers—and a thrill to some local young beverage entrepreneurs. On a hot summer day last...

Once Homeless She’s Now the Boss of Her Own Construction Business

April Malloy first turned to construction when she became homeless and responsible for caring for her infant son. Now, she owns her own contracting company, Construction...

Michael J. Fox Climbs North Dakota Mountain to Fund Parkinson’s Research

Hikers climbing North Dakota’s tallest mountain met an unexpected visitor on the trail Sunday. Actor Michael J. Fox was headed to the top of the...

“Get Down, You Fool!” Lincoln Survives as Only US President to Come Under Enemy Fire

151 years ago this weekend marks the only time a U.S. president ever came under enemy fire. It was in Washington, DC, during the...

91-Year-old WWII Vet Running 3,000 Miles For Ship That Won The War

What motivates a 91-year-old to run 3,000 miles cross-country? The love of his former ship, which he wants to see sail one more time to...

Request: Help Me Tally 48 Good Deeds For My Birthday!

My name is Lamanda and I'll be turning 48 this year. Instead of presents, I'm asking folks to accomplish a "Pay It Forward" or...