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This Community Hero Shows Kids What a Healthy Childhood Looks Like

Meet, Sharon Alvarnaz, a community hero dedicated to showing kids the beauty of a healthy childhood. Through passion and dedication, she is making a difference. In this article, we'll explore her inspiring impact on the young lives at A Kid's Place in Tampa Bay, Florida.

No Dogs Left Behind Keeps on Saving Lives

After watching several documentaries about animal cruelty, this man has done something truly inspiring to help save them. Read the incredibly inspiring story about No Dogs Left Behind here!

Operation Santa Delivers Joy Across the United States Through the USPS

Operation Santa is a US based program that offers a wonderful way for children to experience the joy and anticipation of the holiday season. If you have kids or grandkids and would like to participate, the deadline for letter submissions is December 11th . Find out all the details here!

Santa Claus Has His Own Postal Code in Canada

For more than 40 years, Canada postal elves have been helping Santa read and reply to over one million letters per year from around the world! They are, by definition, one of the purest examples of the Christmas spirit by not only offering kids and adults alike a place to send their Christmas hopes and dreams but then answering each and every letter, ensuring they keep the Christmas magic alive for all! Read this incredibly inspiring story here!

A Tradition of Kindness on the Appalachian Trail

If you're in need of a truly uplifting story to help you restore your faith in humanity, you've just found it! This one is about Nick, a man who went on a long adventure through the Appalachian Trail and witnessed unbelievable human kindness when he least expected it. Read this inspiring story here!

Hot Meals Are Available Every Thanksgiving in Seattle Thanks to This Organization

For almost 34 years, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission has provided over 2,000 hot meals to those in need on Thanksgiving. But they don't stop there. Read on to find out how this organization is helping to change people's lives long-term!

Taking Care of the Most Vulnerable

Pam Tully dedicates 6 months a year to rescuing baby flying foxes alongside the volunteers who help her. Read her story here.

High School Students Raise Enough Money to Help Elderly Custodian Retire… Again

Incredibly inspiring story of how 3 high school students raised over $270k to help an 80 year old man to re-retire and live comfortably. Read their story here!

Bali’s Stray Animals Find Love Through Little Steps Matter

Little Steps Matter is a family-run operation where a patient and empathic approach to educating others about animal care changes lives in Bali every day. Read their amazing story here!

Billionaire Philanthropist Changes Lives By Emphasizing Donations to Art, Music, and Science

When people think about billionaires, they usually picture the people that make the regular news cycle, like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk. But, not this one. Meet Edythe Broad!

This NGO Provides Laptops to Children in Remote Africa

An incredibly inspiring story about Nelly Cheboi, the founder of Techlit Africa, and how her organization is changing the lives of children in Africa

NJ Non-Profit Achieves Lifetime Goal of Collecting One Million Pounds of Food

Foodstock NJ is an idea born out of a Senior project in 2009 by Maura Swisher. The initial version of Foodstock was called A Ton of Fun.

This Nonprofit Has Donated 15,000 Volunteer Hours to Help Create Positive Change

Life during the COVID years was difficult for many people, families, and organizations. Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners knows this fact all too well. This nonprofit was founded in February 2020 to serve others in New Hampshire.

Nashville Officer Mows a Widow’s Lawn After Responding to False Alarm

On July 4th, Metro police officer Sekou Samassi responded to a house alarm that lead to a great act of human kindness. Read the full story here.

Inspired by a School Assignment, a WA Teen Raises Money for Foster Kids

Lucy Musler was given a school assignment that asked her to create a plan to help people who lack support systems in their community. Find out what this amazing 14 year old did.

A Fast-Food Order Changed This Man’s Life

Jason Robards was hungry. He pulled into the local Carl’s Jr., ordered a burger in the drive-thru, and pulled up to pay. That’s when he met Joseph Rice.

6 Amazing Stories Of Wild Animals Saving Human Lives

Six inspiring stories of wild animals rescuing humans that are going to amaze you!

This Company Invests Over Half of Its Net Profits into Good Causes

Ferrer is a pharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, Spain. Their goal is to help people manage their medical needs, but that isn’t where most of their money goes when patients buy their products.

Garage of Blessings Offers Free Household Items to Their Community

When you visit the Garage of Blessings, it looks like almost any other thrift store at first. What you won’t find is a price tag on most of the items. Everything at the back of the thrift store is offered to the community for free.

400-Year-Old Company Donates 100 Mattress Toppers to Homeless Youth

Piana Technology has been serving people for nearly 450 years. This textile company has been at the forefront of fiber and textile innovation throughout that time, including the production of nonwoven projects.

Pet Photo Contest Raises $48,000 for Local Animal Shelters

Resurgence Brewing Company teamed up with local animal shelters in the Buffalo metro area to raise some money to support their needs.

Test Positive for COVID and Get $3,000 at This Clinic

One nonprofit in Sacramento County, California, wants to change how people think about COVID-19. Until June 30, 2022, anyone who tests positive at the headquarters of Asian Resources Inc can receive up to $3,000 of bill assistance.

Moderna CEO Pledges to Give Most of His Wealth Away

As an influential philanthropic figure, Stéphane Bancel is planning to join other billionaires in giving back by donating significant portions of his wealth.

This Mother Mentors Other Moms Who Receive an HIV Diagnosis

After 29 years of living, Namiba is now a mother who is one of the co-founders of the 4M Mentor Mothers Network. This group works with women who receive an HIV diagnosis to find ways they can mentor mothers who find themselves in the same situation Namiba was in

New Ransomware Asks for Random Acts of Kindness

There’s a new ransomware out there, but it is changing the game and isn’t asking people for money. If your computer gets infected with it, what you’ll be asked for is to perform a random act of kindness.

Grieving Mother Brings Love and Toys to Uvalde, TX

When the Alvarez family heard about the tragedy in Uvalde, they loaded up and drove a trailer of donated toys that were meant for the children in the community.

12-Year-Old Has Raised Over $109,400 for Ukrainian Children

Meet Gabriel Clark, a 12-year-old boy hailing from Cumbria, England who has used his love for woodworking to help change the world.

A Broken Scooter Leads to Giving Away 50 New Ones to Veterans

The heroic story of how Kenny Jary also known as Patriotic Kenny payed it forward after his scooter broke down. He not only raised enough money to pay for his scooter but for 50 other veterans to have the same.

DoorDash Driver Saves Customer’s Life

Sophia Furtado didn’t know what fate had brought her. She not only delivered a pizza order but also saved a life.

Seattle Street Barber Changes the City One Haircut at a Time

On any given day, you’ll find Randy Miller walking the streets of Seattle to see if someone needs any help with a free haircut.

Volunteer Nurtures Premature Babies During Their First Days

You can find Jill Hartman working at her local hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She’s there pursuing one of her passions – to help little ones thrive during their first days of life.

Random Acts of Kindness That are Heartwarming

We hope that these stories of random acts of kindness can inspire you today in an attempt to help us all make kindness the norm rather than the exception in our daily lives. We believe that these real-life tales can inspire you to pay attention to people around you and become aware of how you can make someone's day brighter by just being yourself.

Community Comes Together to Help a Local Mechanic’s Sick Dog

Jerri Baker, a mechanic in Albuquerque, received beautiful words of compassion and acts of kindness from his local community when his dog got sick.

Renowned Hairstylist Gives Free Haircuts to the Homeless!

Mark Bustos, a renowned hairstylist, goes out into the streets of NY on Sundays to give haircuts to the homeless, free of cost.

Meet the Man Who Had No Last Name Until the Fourth Grade

For more than 20 years, Reggie Dabbs has been one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the United States. He plays the saxophone and talks to students about the struggles of his life so that they can try to relate his story to their circumstances.

Students Create a Free Telephone Hotline to Provide Uplifting Messages

Peptoc is the name given to a public art project created by students at West Side Elementary in Healdsburg, California. It’s a free telephone hotline that leaves inspiring and uplifting messages to callers from all over the world.

This Animal Rescue Farm Was Inspired by a Mother’s Heartbreaking Marriage

Life is very unpredictable, and sometimes if we allow them to, our horrible experiences can teach us the best lessons. Laurie Zaleski, daughter of a woman who survived an abusive marriage, is a beautiful example of this.

Blankets of Hope Help the Homeless Feel Loved

Mike and Nick Fiorito were chasing the typical American dream. Both had corporate careers that helped them have a comfortable life, but it didn’t feel like the work they were doing was meaningful. That’s when they both stepped away from their jobs to do something that meant more.

Heartwarming Movement: Mom of Four Delivers Flowers to Widows

Ashley Manning, a self-taught florist and a mom of four created a heartwarming movement to make holidays a little less painful for widows.

Students Hide Magic Wands to Encourage Random Acts of Kindness in Their Community

Turbotville Elementary School is having fun hiding magic wands. The person who finds it will be prompted to submit a random act of kindness. Read More...

Inspiring Acts of Kindness Happening in Ukraine

Despite the challenges, the world has come together with a massive outpouring of support for Ukrainians. Here are just a few of the many inspiring acts of kindness happening right now.

Miranda Lambert Donates $20,000 to Animal Shelters

The 38-year-old country star never fails to wow her fans by expressing her soft spot for animals. Read More...

Kindness Ranch Rescues 150 Beagles Headed Toward Research Facilities

Once the puppies began taking their first steps out of the laboratory world, they started on a journey that would eventually lead them to happier and healthier lives.

How One Inspiring Man Changed This Dog’s Life

Henry was a 16-year-old shelter dog. Senior animals are usually the last to be adopted, with a rate that stays at 25% consistently. That’s compared to the 60% adoption rate of puppies and younger dogs.

Be Inspired’s Giveaway Winner Pays It Forward

Patti Langston was our August winner and we were both amazed and inspired by what she chose to do with her winnings. Here's her story.