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‘Welcome Home’ Program Inspires U.S. Soldiers for Last Time
Every day in the past 8 years, more than 100 US soldiers passed through the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on their way home for two...
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...
Florida Hero Rebuilds Endangered Coral Reefs
Over a 40 year span, scuba enthusiast Ken Nedimyer watched helplessly as two of the most important corals went into drastic decline. Today, they...
Army of Strangers Pitch in to Help Tornado Victims
Hundreds of volunteers pitched in to help the American communities hit hard by tornadoes that ravaged the Midwest and the South.
Young people worked alongside...
Man Wins 2011 Amway Hero Award for Generosity
By the end of this week, twelve families in Guatemala will have a home, a direct result of one man's philanthropic efforts.
For the last...
Four People, 4 Reasons Why “ObamaCare” Works
The Denver Post demonstrated how the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is helping people and businesses save money and stay healthy in a column...
Dentists Given Hero Status for Decade of Pro Bono Work
Twice a year since 2002, local dentists donate free treatment to young folks through their "Give Kids A Smile" clinic.
The organization said more than...
Wanted: Retirees to Live in Ecuador for a Month Free
Interested in adventure and exploring new places? An international magazine is looking for volunteers to spend a month in Cuenca, Ecuador to test its...
AmeriCorps Honored for 579,000 Hours of Joplin Tornado Relief Work
The Missouri House of Representatives today passed a resolution honoring AmeriCorps members from across the country who have played an indispensable role in helping...
Are Your Children’s Books or Dictionaries Collecting Dust? Book Drives Help to Educate Children in Asia
A small team of 11 people and numerous volunteers around the world have made Bookbridge a successful social program that is measured not by...
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...
Little Dresses Bring Hope to Malawi
Rachel O'Neill fell in love with the sweeping vistas of Malawi, Africa, but especially with the little girls, whose only clothing were the thread-bare...
Americans are the Most Generous, Global Poll Finds
Americans give more to help others than the residents of 152 other countries, according to a new global survey.
The poll, conducted last year with...
‘Sweater Penguins’ Released Back to the Sea Oil-free (Video)
Remember the little oil-soaked penguins that were aided last month by volunteers who knit them sweaters? The first group of rescued penguins to be...
Sick Boy Gets Fantasy Bedroom Makeover Courtesy of Design Gives Back
A courageous boy battling life-threatening brain tumors received a Miracle Makeover from a designer who makes it her business to give back to suffering...
Good Buddies: Grizzled Truckers Transport Rescued Animals to Safety
An ever-growing network of burly alpha males are transporting abused dogs, cats, and even bunnies to loving homes located hundreds of miles down American...
Chelsea Clinton to Report on Good News Stories for NBC
The president of NBC News talked to Chelsea Clinton recently about what she wanted to do now that she's completed her undergraduate work at...
Group Brings Gourmet Birthday Cakes to Children in Need
The group Sweet Blessings has a vision of bringing memorable birthdays to children in need.
Since creating the volunteer program, Ashley Boyd has hand-delivered unforgettable...
Kenyan Workers Given Yellow Balloons to Cheer Up
In an attempt to transform an ordinary Monday morning into something special, an artist has given thousands of yellow balloons to Kenyan commuters to...
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Millions of Americans since 2007 have sent holiday cards to soldiers serving overseas and wounded veterans in hospitals as part of the American Red...