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Cox Commits Random Acts of Kindness for Surprised Residents (Video)
A big corporation in Lakewood, Ohio, instead of giving money to local charity as they usually do, decided to conduct a day-long spree of...
Maine Letter Carrier Named ‘Hero of the Year’ for Rescuing Elderly Apartment Fire Victim
A Maine letter carrier who pulled an elderly woman in flames from her burning apartment building along his postal route, then alerted other residents...
Jerry Lewis Telethon Raises Record Amount for Muscular Dystrophy
Jerry Lewis raised a record amount in his annual Labor Day telethon for the muscular dystrophy charity — $63.8 million dollars for research. (Read details...
New Patron Saint of New Orleans
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany founded the Brees Dream Foundation to rebuild children's facilities and programs throughout New Orleans....
Encouraging Teen Philanthropy
It is a Jewish obligation to set aside a portion of one’s income for "tzedakah" (charity).
“Over the past 10 years, Jewish teenagers from 37...
Sailing Against the Odds and Without Hands and Feet
"An unusual sailing crew is gearing up to compete in the North Sea Yacht Race -- all three men have lost limbs and only...
Tom’s of Maine Pays Employees To Be Healthy
Tom’s of Maine, which makes natural care products, encourages its employees to choose healthier lifestyles. The company operates two Wellness Centers that offer yoga,...
Sheryl Crow and Son Get Behind UN Food Agency
Sheryl Crow, the American singer-songwriter, has become the latest star to sit in a photo shoot with her new baby in exchange for a...
15,000 Children Sing for Sick Boy at Shea Stadium
A charity group called Songs of Love has recorded 12,000 original songs personally for sick children, including this song for seven-year-old Ronald Sterling, who...
Top Ten Tips for A Greener Work Day
In celebration of Earth Day this Sunday, Office Depot has released the company's Top Ten Tips for A Greener Worklife. If small businesses improve...
Cinema With Soul: DVD Club Features Only Inspiring Movies
Have you heard about the mysteriously titled documentary, The Secret? It was featured on Oprah this week and on a Larry King episode promoted...
Pope and Politicians Praise Homeless Champion Abbe Pierre
Abbé Pierre, the French Roman Catholic priest whose radio appeal in 1954 for the homeless and destitute stirred the conscience of his nation has...
Recognizing People Who Do The Right Thing
Over the last five years or so there has been an incredible amount of giving by more and more people, whether it's contributing money...
Gratitude: Becoming Grateful Enough to Miss the Negative
Most of us live in a part of the world blessed with abundance on every level – food, water, shelter, life's frills, employment opportunities,...
The True Angel of Africa
Sonia Waters has "a salutary lesson for anyone who has felt helpless in the face of extreme poverty and deprivation, who feels the problem...
14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Sail Solo Across the Atlantic
"A British 14-year-old has arrived in Antigua to become the youngest person to sail the Atlantic single-handed" after departing Gibralter six weeks ago. (BBC)...
States Take the Lead on Health Care Reform
Massachusetts has accomplished the improbable: It got Democrats and Republicans to agree on how to provide nearly every resident with health insurance. And it...
Top Ten Stories of 2006: 5) Bono Helps Provide Free AIDS Drugs to Africa
5) Bono Joins Kenya and India Providing Money for Free AIDS Drugs, Saving Thousands • Hollywood and corporate stars added their...
Top Ten Stories of 2006: 2) Generosity Surges
2) Billionaire Warren Buffett Leading New Wave of Generosity with Largest Donation Ever Warren Buffett, the world's second richest man donated $37...
Top Ten Good News of 2006!
With casualties in Iraq reaching record numbers, the war in Lebanon punctuating the continuing crises in the Middle East and the ongoing slaughter in...