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Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021
Kindness from a store clerk results in woman winning $1M lottery prize
A Michigan woman won a fortune playing the lottery recently, thanks to a lot of luck, and a little kindness from a stranger.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2021
Heroic 10-year-old boy dies saving sister from drowning in the Big Sioux River
A 10-year-old boy who died in the Big Sioux River saved one of his younger siblings who had fallen into the water, family members said.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2021
Music billionaires Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to launch a new public high school in south LA
Dr. Dre and music industry mogul Jimmy Iovine hated school which makes them an unlikely force behind a new public high school project
Joseph Shavit
Jun 13, 2021
Student goes viral after bystander catches him giving belongings away to homeless man
A Florida college student went viral on TikTok this week after a bystander caught him getting out of his car to give away his belongings
Joseph Shavit
Jun 13, 2021
Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson came to aid of food truck after anti-Asian vandalism
Ben Pierce thought it must be a prank call. The part-owner of the World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck had just received a call...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 13, 2021
The kindness of others came when she needed it. A pantry is her way of giving back
After her marriage ended in December 2019, Julia Hann of St. John's found herself unsure of where to turn next.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 12, 2021
Community rallies to create ‘dream’ reception after fire threatens wedding celebration
It was the perfect Mackinac Island wedding weekend. Until it nearly went up in flames.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 11, 2021
First-grader from Royersford PA sparks 'wave' of kindness in community
When nice people do nice stuff to other people, you get good things. The first-grade student learned that lesson from his parents...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021
Harvard bound student generously gives up $40,000 scholarship to benefit another student
Verda Tetteh earned a standing ovation as the class speaker at her Massachusetts high school graduation. What she did next awed the crowd.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021
High School principal sings 'I Will Always Love You' to graduating Class of 2021
Gause said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics
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 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
Driver finds replacement hubcap and heartwarming note from 14-year-old boy
A driver returned to her car to find a 14-year-old boy had left her a heartwarming note and a replacement hubcap to use
Joseph Shavit
Jun 3, 2021
Lydia Hillard Opens Up About Robin Williams Act of Kindness on Set
When filming Mrs. Doubtfire, Lisa Jakub, who played Williams and Sally Field’s eldest daughter, Lydia Hillard, had a tough time dealing
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 29, 2021
Freediver recovers a couple's engagement ring that was lost in England’s largest lake
Two days after the proposal, a freediver recovers an engagement ring that was lost in England’s largest lake.
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,”
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