This Pet Squirrel Nobly Protected His Home During a Robbery—and Even Helped Catch the Culprit
Joey the squirrel came out claws a blazing, protecting his beloved home from an intruder
Man’s Best Friend, Indeed: This Pit Bull Fought Off a Shark to Save His Owner
There's no way the shark would take a chunk out of his owner—not on Darby's watch
How This Man Used Kind Words—and Quick Actions—to Save a Stranger from Ending It All
His quick thinking—and compassion—helped convince a distraught woman not to end it all
Meet the Duo Who Spend Their Free Time Cleaning Up the Graves of Fallen Soldiers
A college student and a retiree pair up for a good deed—and develop a friendship along the way
How One Man’s Dream—and a Community’s Determination—Brought the Kingsport Carousel to Life
They may not have been carpenters or mechanics by trade, but residents of Kingsport, Tennessee, had just the thing to...
These Neighbors Helped Save Ranch Animals During a Wildfire—and Made Coulterville, California the Ni...
When a wildfire threatened their tight-knit community, residents of Coulterville, California stepped up to help neighbors in need
Solve a Math Problem, Get Free Food: How the Lucky Candy Bodega Uses Math—and Kindness—to Help the C...
The Bronx bodega's challenge aims to help those in need—and keep those math skills sharp too
I Was a Flight Attendant During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Here’s How It Changed the Job for Good
As a flight attendant during the COVID-19 pandemic, I got used to change. Now I'm navigating the new normal in...
Meet the Man Who Fought a 350-Pound Black Bear to Save His Dog
He would do anything to save his pup—even square up with one of nature's biggest beasts
This Man Jumped Off a Bridge to Save a Child After a Car Accident
A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her?
These Teens Serve on the Front Lines of Their Local Fire Department
In an unexpected turn of events, these teenagers went from math class to answering ambulance calls.
Instead of Going to College, I Read These Books
For a woman whose life took another path, a teacher’s reading list taught her everything she needed to know.
Readers Share the Tiny Changes They Made That Changed Their Lives
Readers share the tiny tweaks they made to their daily lives—and what happened for the better as a result.
“Trash Walker” Anna Sacks Finds Treasure in New York City’s Garbage
New York City's trash is this woman's treasure, and she's using her platform to fight our culture of excess waste.
These Volunteers Risked Their Lives to Save 2,000 Animals from War-Torn Ukraine
Amid constant danger, volunteers at a Ukraine pet shelter are making sure no animal is left behind.
These Fathers Formed “Dads on Duty” to Prevent Violence at a Local High School
When gang violence spiked, concerned dads at this Louisiana high school said “Not on our watch."
This Pediatric Social Worker Creates Dolls That Represent Every Kind of Child
Amy Jandrisevits believes that representation matters—and that all kids should have a doll that looks like them.
This Town’s Most Famous Resident Is a Pink Pig Named Ernestine
When Joanne Clayton spotted a stray animal near her home in Illinois, she had no idea how important it would...
This Cyclist Has Given More Than 450 Adaptive Bikes to Children in Need
The idea for the McLindon Family Foundation began with one thoughtful act of kindness.
This Father and Son Saved a Fisherman After He Fell Overboard
There was no one aboard the pleasure craft that almost T-boned them. So a father and son went fishing for...
These 8 Chance Encounters with Kind Strangers Will Warm Your Heart
Readers share their accounts of kind people who helped them when they needed it the most.
These Neighbors Rushed to Help a Man and His Son After They Fell Into a Well
A father's worst nightmare came true when his child fell down a well. After jumping in after his son, he...
20 Sweet Stories About Moms (That Will Make You Want to Call Yours)
Mother's Day 2022 is coming up on May 8. These readers' stories offer much-needed mom love and inspiration.
Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees: 13 Stories That Will Renew Your Faith in Humanity
Instead of waiting to figure out the "right" way to help, these people jumped into action to help Ukrainian refugees...
Nicest Places in America 2022
Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to improve...
These Four People Were Faced with Death and Lived to Tell Their Stories
When faced with certain death, you need bravery, determination, and plenty of luck.
When a Cryptic Stranger Lurked Toward Their Owner, These Mild-Mannered Dogs Sprang Into Guard Mode
The normally affectionate pair weren’t going to let anyone threaten their pack.
The Stray Cat Who Brought Home a Stray Cat
People used to say that during the Great Depression, the needy would mark the doors of sympathetic households. I believe...
