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Forgiveness Heals Us

An inspiring story on how the power of forgiveness helped heal one man's heart. Come read it and perhaps you'll be inspired to practice more forgiveness in your life too.

The Power of Just Being There

In a world that often values productivity and efficiency, it can be easy to overlook the power of simply being present. In this story, we'll explore the profound impact that Bill had on some young neighborhood boys simply by "just being there". Read the story here!

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!

Meet Nancy- A Single Mom Who Was Able to Support Her Family Simply by Earning Trust

Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Nancy achieved all three. Read her inspiring story 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!

Get Up Early and Give Back

There is something special about being awake just as the sun is rising. There is something even more special about those mornings when you're awake at this hour to do good for others. Read this heartwarming story about a Reverend and his group of volunteers who do this regularly for their community.

Mama Shu Honors Her Son’s Legacy by Changing Lives Each Day

After losing her 2 year old son, this woman, known as Mama Shu, chose to turn her grief into positive change for others. Read her inspiring 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!

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.

It Only Takes One Letter to Change a Person’s Life

Allison Bond started writing to sick children, soldiers, and prisoners because people often look at them on the surface instead of seeing the actual person. That led to the creation of Kindness Through Letters.

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.

Numerous Organizations Respond to Assist After Highland Park Tragedy

Many people and organizations throughout the country are responding with support in various ways to help those affected by the Highland Park incident. Here is an overview of what is being done, and how you can potentially get involved.

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.

Peace Dots Project- Tracking Random Acts of Kindness Around the World

After returning to Buffalo in 2019, Artist Saira Siddiqui noticed that the news focused on segregation, extreme wealth gaps, and the idea that people there were not good neighbors. She decided to change that perspective by starting The Peace Dots Project.

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.

Why Being Compassionate Is Important

Compassion is as essential to living as oxygen is to breathing. How many kind, altruistic, and heroic acts would have occurred throughout history if compassion did not exist?

Hand-Painted Guitars Raise $11,000 for Kids Diagnosed with Cancer

Pelican Bay State Prison is located in the northwest corner of California. This year, the prison’s mural crew donated hand-painted guitars to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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.

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.

Firefighters from 50 States Create a Special Birthday Gift

Alli Marois wanted to do something special for her father’s 61st birthday. Bill Collins retired in September 2021 after serving as a Des Moines firefighter for 38 years.

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.

Paying it Forward: Its Benefits and Importance

We hear the expression "pay it forward" thrown about from time to time, but what exactly does it mean, and what is the true impact?

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.

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.

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...

80-Year-Old Man Rescues 7 People in Extreme Snowstorm

Andre Bouvier Sr. is being recognized as a brave hero for walking in the middle of a blizzard to rescue Shannon St Onge and six others stranded in their cars.

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.

God’s Lovely Butterflies: Giving Hope to Pregnant Women and Mothers!

Let’s face it life can be tough sometimes. This is particularly true for a woman who has just found out she’s pregnant and feeling helpless because she is going to be a single mother and/or is homeless. For all those mothers located in the Greater Houston Texas area God’s Lovely Butterflies Maternity Home is here to help!

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.