Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness
One Richmond family got a shocking delivery when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn. They're using the money to help others.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022
Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine
Celebrities have put their money where their mouths are, donating money and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2022
Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need
Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need via random acts of kindness using Ziplock bags.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 7, 2022
Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Give A $3 Million Dollar Helping Hand To The People Of Ukraine
Mila and Ashton took to Instagram to let their followers know they stand with Ukraine.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022
13 charitable organizations to support and help the people of Ukraine
While making a simple donation or sharing a link on social media will not single-handedly end this conflict, it can do something.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 18, 2022
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
A 10-year-old girl is dedicating her time to crafting "chemo comfort bags" for hospital patients after seeing her grandfather battle cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 13, 2022
Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers
Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022
Ethereum Beats Bitcoin as Most Donated Cryptocurrency in 2021
Cryptocurrency donations surged by more than 1,500% on the platform, with Ethereum leading the charge and NFT projects pulling weight.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022
Morgan Wallen donates $500,000 to several Black-led organizations
Morgan Wallen pledged $500,000 because that was the amount of money he estimated he'd made when his music sales spiked after the incident.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 29, 2022
81-year-old B.C. veteran living in car gets helping hand from fellow vets
What started as a question from one military vet to another has sparked an outpouring of support and generosity in the community of Squamish
Joseph Shavit
Jan 29, 2022
Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her foundation.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
‘I needed to do something’: Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims
Rap superstar Cardi B plans to help pay for the funeral and burial costs of the 17 people killed in a high-rise building fire in New York.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
Hundred year old cobbler Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh lends a helping hand to the needy
“In life, everyone faces different problems, but we must always remain in front of the face, instead of giving up and losing sight.”
Joseph Shavit
Jan 18, 2022
Kindhearted teen donates his hair to kids battling cancer
Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 17, 2022
Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools
Kevin Hart and Meek Mill have teamed up with Michael Rubin to donate $15 million to schools in need of financial aid in Philadelphia.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 17, 2022
Woman leaves $10 Million donation to Music School Of Delaware in her will
The Music School of Delaware hit its highest note yet, with an unprecedented donation from a woman who never donated to the school before.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2021
78-Year-Old Edwina Brocklesby Inspiring Women In Triathlon
Looking at Edwina Brocklesby, the first thing you notice is her ever-present smile, radiating from beneath a sea of bright red curls.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 24, 2021
Light the World's 'Giving Machines' help spread holiday cheer with donations
Giving this holiday season is now as easy as buying a soda in a machine. The machines allow customers to select items to give.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021
Mississippi teenager uses ‘Make-a-Wish’ grant to feed homeless for a year
Teaming up with some local businesses which donated food and supplies, the boy with his actions spread smiles in the neighbourhood.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021
D-Day hero, 96, still fundraising after 68 years following his ‘final mission’ in Normandy
Britain’s last surviving D-Day heroes is doing his bit to raise money for military charities – collecting for the 68th consecutive year.
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