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Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2021
Act of kindness connects man to brother lost in the last days of World War II
Jerry Isley received earlier this year a rather unusual gift from an unlikely source, an acquaintance he’d met in person once or twice.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021
Compassionate student makes whole school feel special with kindness
A fifth grader from Pioneer Elementary in Vancouver is showing others how one small act of kindness can spread far and wide.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
Study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgiveness.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
'Just be kind': 7th grader hopes act of kindness to cross country opponent inspires others
In the heat of competition in the biggest race of her life, Anna spotted a runner from another team who was struggling. She didn’t hesitate.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
Messages of kindness and peace from students around the world stretch 18 miles
Imagine unrolling a paper chain from Carlsbad more than 18 miles south. Now, consider that each link of that paper trail carries a message.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
Trash for Christmas Trees: How One Act of Kindness Turned Into a Holiday Tradition
She thanked me 10 times, she couldn’t stop crying," Errol Segal said. I decided after that this is a good thing do.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021
Student writes letter to Santa asking all her gifts go to classmate who is bullying her
Heaven McGee is like most 12 year olds, she enjoys acting, dancing and making Tik Toks. Recently, Heaven has been picked on at school.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021
Ten-year-old artist Andres Valencia becomes Miami Art Week sensation
Ten-year-old painter Andres Valencia has become the sensation of Miami Art Week —selling works to stars including Sofia Vergara.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021
Man wins $1 million by scratching the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery
Shortly after Alex McLeish had double-bypass heart surgery this month, his childhood friend treated him to an infusion … of cash.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Most Americans Gave to Charity With A Main Cause of Helping Children
Despite an unprecedented year, a survey conducted by Smile Train found that most Americans chose to give back to charitable causes
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Pet goat coolly surfs the waves at California beach
As cheering children and men frantically paddle their inflatable surfboard through the frothy Pacific waves onto the beach
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Activist risks her life to continue helping others amid COVID-19
Rosalind Pichardo measures success with action and deeds. Every January, she camps out in the elements to spotlight Philadelphia
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Free clothes instead of books: Woman creates ‘Love Locker’
A northern Michigan woman inspired by seeing tiny free libraries has created what she calls a “Love Locker.”
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2021
Apple gives free stuff to polite customers according to former employee
A former Apple employee says the company might replace your broken iPhone for free – if you’re nice about it
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2021
He won $145,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune' and now he's donating it all to charity
If you want to spell the word "generous" on "Wheel of Fortune," you can either buy three vowels -- or be Thursday night's grand prize champ
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2021
Loyola Chicago's 101-year-old chaplain, Sister Jean, cleared to attend NCAA tourney
Loyola Chicago announced Tuesday that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the 101-year-old chaplain for the school's men's basketball team
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2021
Teen battling cancer shows love for animals
Donna Brockmann is often misty-eyed when she talks about animals that are unwanted, unloved and mistreated. But, reading the note from a ...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
An aspiring NASA scientist, this12-year-old prodigy is heading off to college
A 12-year-old prodigy has just graduated from high school and already has big plans after graduating from college.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
Bill Ackman donates 26.5 million shares ($1.3 Billion) of Coupang stock to charity
Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman, the CEO of $13 billion hedge fund Pershing Square Capital and an early investor in Coupang
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
WallStreetBets Users Adopt Gorillas, Raise Over $200,000 for Charity in a Weekend
Donations to a gorilla conservation fund surged over the weekend after a meme spread through the subreddit r/WallStreetBets that resulted...
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