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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...
Former Corporate Shark Feeds The Hungry
David Gerson drives an aging Volvo station wagon with a coffee stain on the passenger seat --hardly the type of car usually driven by...
Veteran Found His Way Back from the Streets, Now Helps Others Like Him
For 30 years, Gerard Thomas was among the 70,000 American veterans sleeping on the streets every night.
As a paranoid schizophrenic he was in and...
101-Year-old Woman Gets Her House Back Thanks to Author Mitch Albom
Last fall, Texana Hollis, 101, was evicted from her Detroit home after almost 60 years. A Good Samaritan from church took her in, while...
Good News in History, May 7
18 years ago today, at the final match of Arsenal's home stadium of Highbury, their star forward Thierry Henry scored a hattrick against Wigan...
Good News in History, January 12
65 years ago today, Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records, a Black-owned label that achieved crossover success and played an important role...
Readers’ Choice Top 10 Good News of the Year 2023
Individual stories of hope and miracle color in this year's review of the most popular good news on the internet. There are some that...
Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read...
Dwayne Johnson Surprises ‘Real-life Hero’ and Brings Him on TV to Honor His Services
An opportunity to meet Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, but charity superhero Yuri Williams got so much more than just a...
New ‘Hometown Heroes Housing Program’ Helps Florida Teachers and First Responders Buy Their First Home
A statewide program launching on June 1 will help Florida residents in over 50 critical professions, including first responders and teachers, to purchase their...
The US Army Replaced a Cake it Stole From Italian Girl in 1945
In 1945, American GIs stole a birthday cake from a 13-year old Italian girl while they were embattled with Nazi occupiers
77 years later, the...
This New Mixed-Income Housing Complex Comes with its Own Farm Near San Francisco
Have you ever wanted to live on a farm, but without having to do all the hard work or needing to drive an hour...
In Hurricane Stricken New Orleans, a Solar Microgrid Kept the Lights on in This Apartment Building for Low Income Vets
Another hurricane, another power outage? In the state of Louisiana, one apartment complex is keeping the lights on—a beacon of hope in New Orleans.
St....
The Heartwarming Feel-Good Book We All Need
This national bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. “Elegant and wise” (Deepak Chopra). “I think this might be the most beautiful book I’ve ever read” (New York Times bestselling author Jane Green).
Superhero Brings Smiles to 100,000 Sick Children and Families, Healing Himself Since Mom Died of Cancer in 2009
Dressing as Spiderman and bringing smiles to children’s hospitals in all 50 states was the mission of Yuri Williams and ‘A Future Super Hero and Friends’.
Uber Driver Named ‘Jesus’ Makes 400-Mile Round Trip So Passengers Can Attend Aunt’s 100th Birthday
When two sisters were left stranded 200 miles away from their destination, a compassionate Uber driver turned out to be the answer to their prayers.
When Dog Saves Owner From Suicide, the Army Veteran Starts Chain of ‘Pawing’ It Forward
Dogs are typically described as “man's best friend,” but Moxie the golden retriever is so much more than that to her owner.
Christy Gardner is...
Fifth Graders Launch Their Own Kindness Club at School – and Bullied Kids Are Already Benefiting
Kindness is seeping into the classrooms and corridors of an elementary school in Minnesota thanks to a group of fifth-graders.
The kids at Parker Elementary School started...
Viral Photo Shows Two Kids Stopped in the Road to Pay Respects to Fire Department Flag Being Raised
Two kids from North Carolina are being praised for their heartwarming display of reverence earlier this week.
Wholesome 8-Year-old Boy Becomes Top YouTube Earner, Rakes in $22 Million Simply by Rating Toys
The term “YouTube star” conjures the idea of rambunctious hosts doing anything they can for clicks and views. Well, this youngster has become one...