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This Seventh Grader Donated All $15,000 of His County Fair Earnings to a Children’s Hospital

After earning $15,000 in livestock premiums from a county fair, this youngster donated all of it to help fund children's medical research.

When 1,600 Asylum-Seekers Were Sent to This US Town, They Were Welcomed With Housing and Open Arms

This story was submitted as a nomination to the Reader’s Digest “Top 50 Nicest Places in America” contest: a crowd-sourced effort to uncover nooks...

The Only Way for 4-Year-old to Get Surgery 3,000 Miles Away Was Fully-Equipped RV—And Strangers Sprung for It

When a 4-year-old with fatal heart defects needed to travel 3,000 for new miracle surgery, RV owners at Outdoorsy paid for the entire package.

Local Church Pays Off $7.2 Million of Crippling Medical Debt for 6,500 Families

Stetson Baptist Church collected so much money in a charity drive, they were able to pay off $7.2 million worth of medical debt for struggling Floridians.

84-Year-old Nonchalantly Becomes Nation’s Oldest Living Kidney Donor After Seeing His Neighbor’s Yard Sign

A youthful octogenarian has just become the nation's oldest living kidney donor after he saved the life of his 72-year-old neighbor.

Thousands of People Have Been Encouraged By Mom’s Yard Signs – and Their Feedback Has Been Amazing

It has been two years since an Oregon woman started planting encouraging signs in people's yards – and the resulting testimonials have been amazing.

Why Volunteers Are Rewarded With Longer Life, According to the Science of Kindness

Volunteers aren't just dedicating their time towards helping other people – their charitable actions have also been linked to longer life.

Woman Picks Up Restaurant Tab for 11 High School Prom-Goers: ‘You are beautiful inside and out’

A group of high school students had a prom night that they will never forget thanks to a random act of kindness from a stranger.

Anonymous ‘Robin Hood’ Has Been Leaving Envelopes of Cash in Village Mailboxes Since Last Week

An unidentified do-gooder has been leaving wads of cash in the mailboxes of Spanish villagers – and no one can reportedly figure out why.

Unable to Find Housing After His Historic Prison Release, Kim Kardashian Offers to Pay 5 Years of His Rent

Say what you want about Kim Kardashian, but her recent offer of assistance to a former inmate is just one more step in her campaign for justice reform.

Anonymous Police Officer Leaves Pregnant Waitress ‘Hysterical’ With Joy When He Leaves $100 Tip

A compassionate police officer is being praised for anonymously leaving a hefty tip for a waitress who is almost eight months pregnant.

Father Thanks Stranger for Entertaining His Daughter in the Airport: ‘This is the world I want for her’

These sweet new BBFs are a perfect example of how friendship can go beyond race, age, and politics.

Paul Simon Donates Thousands So That Special Needs Kids Can Learn to Cook

Thanks to a generous donation from acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Simon, dozens of special education students will be soon developing their culinary chops. During Simon’s recent...

Patton Oswalt Responds to Online Troll by Rallying Followers to Pay For the Guy’s Medical Bills

Instead of fighting fire with fire, the stand-up comedian offered donations and support to a Twitter troll.

Anonymous $2 Million Gift for Sanctuary Will Help Retire Hundreds of Chimps From Research Facilities

A stranger's anonymous multi-million dollar donation is set to help over 200 chimpanzees enjoy a well-deserved retirement from research facilities.

Major League Baseball Pitcher Donates $9.4 Million Estate So It Can Bring Joy to Special Needs Kids

The World Series MVP's donation includes 100 acres of land and a 32,000-square-foot lakeside mansion.

Dying 86-Year-old Bought 14 Years Worth of Christmas Gifts for His 2-Year-old Neighbor

LISTEN to this story from our podcast, told by The Good News Guru (GNN Founder) on Friday’s radio broadcast with Ellen K on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story below… (Subscribe to...

Mom Brought to Tears When Airline Stranger Gives Up First Class Seat for Her Sick Daughter

This 46-year-old man's gesture of “real, pure goodness” is inspiring hundreds of thousands of people across social media.

Metallica Feeds the Hungry on Every Stop of Their World Tour

This is just one way that the band has been benefiting thousands of people in need during their current world tour.

Generosity Pays: Selfless People Tend to Make More Money

This new study from Stockholm University shows that nice guys might not finish last after all.