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Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2021
Massachusetts Special Olympics athlete surprised with entry into US games
A Special Olympics athlete from Massachusetts is getting a new chance to showcase her talent at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2021
8-year-old sells Pokemon card collection to save his puppy named Bruce
Bryson Kliemann’s efforts to save “Bruce” went viral in May after photographs of him with a roadside sign advertising his cards for sale
Joseph Shavit
Jun 7, 2021
Souls Without Socks Provides Comfort to Those Experiencing Homelessness
Nate has made a difference by helping to source and distribute new, clean socks for people experiencing homelessness in our community.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 6, 2021
Selfless decision by four women saves the life of grateful Alexandria man
For some, being in the right place at the right time is a matter of live and death. In the case of one man that situation played itself out.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 5, 2021
A manager's act of kindness helped homeless man find a job
Earlier this year, he fell asleep outside of the Outback Steakhouse, and a woman woke him up to make sure he was okay.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 4, 2021
Manager's small act of kindness helps a young girl struggling with autism
For a young girl living with autism and developmental challenges, the day wasn’t typical, in fact, it was quite the challenge.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 4, 2021
Three heroic friends save a woman from drowning along Illinois River
Three friends helped rescue a woman from drowning in the Illinois River on Memorial Day weekend.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 4, 2021
Delivery driver wins Ohio's $1 million Vax-a-Million jackpot: I got a lot of bills to pay
An Amazon delivery driver is Ohio's second $1 million Vax-a-Million winner. Jonathan Carlyle is the second Ohioan to win the state's prize
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2021
Boy, 7, Swims a Mile to Save Dad and Sister Stuck in St. Johns River
A Jacksonville family is grateful to be alive this Memorial Day weekend, and the dad says it’s all because of his 7-year-old son.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2021
Students Build Websites to Commemorate Black Businesses Destroyed During the Tulsa Massacre
This week marks 100 years since a white mob inflicted an unthinkable level of racial violence in Tulsa, Okla.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2021
15 year old launches 'Little Helpers' podcast, showcasing kids making a difference
Rishika Jeyaprakash was 9 years old when she came up with the idea for her nonprofit, Little Helpers.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2021
Meet the first deaf player to sign a Division 1 basketball scholarship in Mississippi
Alexis Roberts first deaf player to sign Division 1 basketball scholarship in Mississippi
Joseph Shavit
May 30, 2021
Washington man finds 2-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A Washington man found a two-carat diamond during his third day hunting for them at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021
Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Prestigious 2021 Templeton Prize
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, was announced last week as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021
Woman called a hero after saving three children from drowning in Lake Michigan
BA Manistee woman is being called a hero after saving three kids from drowning near the First Street Beach Pier.
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2021
Casual conversation leads to a helping hand for the hungry
Some local churches received a helping hand Wednesday, and it all came from a conversation between two friends.
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
North Hollywood High School Wins National Science Bowl
North Hollywood High School took home first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl Championship
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
Meet Bob Votruba: One Man's Goal to Perform a Million Acts of Kindness in his Lifetime
Sometimes, going out of our way to be kind to others is something we brush off, especially in our current society. Not for Bob.
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
Love that lasts: Couple works together over 70-year marriage
For Virginia and Joe Simon, it’s hard to explain the secret to their 70-year marriage. “Everything just came naturally,”
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
The lasting impact of random acts of kindness to a young boy who had a tough time in school
I’ve wanted to write this thread for a long time to highlight to you how small things can make a huge difference to others.
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