Meet the Man Who Raises Money for the Homeless by Painting Their Portraits
A picture really is worth a thousand words
The Odd Couple: How Two Opposites Formed an Inspiring Decades-Long Friendship
It was disdain at first sight. Forty years later, they’re still best friends.
The Importance of Men’s Friendships—and How Poker Could Make Them Stronger
People who make time to hang out with friends have all the luck
He Played a Superhero—but a Daring Rescue Made Him a Real-Life Hero
It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's Captain Harrisburg, saving the day thanks to his quick thinking and...
Readers Share Their Most Hilarious—and Inspiring—Sports Stories
Our readers share their sports stories, from the highlights that won trophies to the bloopers that won hearts
Nick Offerman on Why You Should Get Outside More and Embrace Mother Nature’s Gifts
The Parks and Recreation star offers cheeky tips for bartering with the ultimate gift-giver: Mother Nature
How National Parks Reconnected This Duo with Nature—and Each Other
A grandmother and grandson find a way to mend their broken relationship, one national park at a time
Meet the Blacksmiths Who Transform Guns into Garden Tools
It takes 2,000 degrees of heat—and dozens of volunteers
Little Helper of the Week: Watch This Little Girl Offer a Plate of Food to a Homeless Person
One small act can make a huge difference.
Readers Share Stories of Strength and Success After Setbacks
Seeing a challenge as an opportunity can change your life
His Super Bowl Parties Feed the Homeless, So Everybody Wins
One party launched a charity now helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness
Third-Act Encores: True Tales of People’s Best Later-in-Life Accomplishments
Inspiring stories from real people whose most unreal accomplishments came later in life
I Have Terminal Cancer. A Houseplant Is Helping Me Confront Mortality.
His lucky bamboo is more than just a plant
An Old Friend Performs a Small Holiday Miracle—and Saves Christmas for a Single Mom
The year Santa’s suit went from signature red to true blue
Meet the Kind Strangers Who Became Real Christmas Elves to Kids in Need
When local kids needed more than toys, strangers started checking off Santa’s list
A Pair of Beagles Were Left to Wander in the Snow—Until a Kind Stranger Took Them In
The story of an expectant couple and a wise man (but not the ones you’re thinking of)
Meet the Couple Who Became Real-Life Versions of Santa After Receiving Mysterious Letters
A Christmas mystery turns an unassuming couple into Santa Claus
This 16-Year-Old Saved a Group of Teenage Girls After Their Car Plunged into a River
Sixteen-year-old Corion Evans made a daring rescue to save three teenage girls after their car sunk into the water
John Cena Breaks the Record for the Most Make-a-Wish Requests Granted
The wrestler and actor says he'll never stop fulfilling the wishes of critically-ill children who ask for a chance to...
Readers Share the Incredible True Stories of Their Hero Pets
We're pawsitive you'll love these stories of courageous animals
This Pet Squirrel Nobly Protected His Home During a Robbery—and Even Helped Catch the Culprit
Joey the squirrel came out claws a blazing, protecting his beloved home from an intruder
From Rescued to Rescuer: Meet the Pup Who Helped Save a Trapped Neighbor
A dog takes off on his owner—but his escape act saves the day for a neighbor in need
Man’s Best Friend, Indeed: This Pit Bull Fought Off a Shark to Save His Owner
There's no way the shark would take a chunk out of his owner—not on Darby's watch
Meet the Duo Who Spend Their Free Time Cleaning Up the Graves of Fallen Soldiers
A college student and a retiree pair up for a good deed—and develop a friendship along the way
How One Man’s Dream—and a Community’s Determination—Brought the Kingsport Carousel to Life
They may not have been carpenters or mechanics by trade, but residents of Kingsport, Tennessee, had just the thing to...
Solve a Math Problem, Get Free Food: How the Lucky Candy Bodega Uses Math—and Kindness—to Help the C...
The Bronx bodega's challenge aims to help those in need—and keep those math skills sharp too
This Man Jumped Off a Bridge to Save a Child After a Car Accident
A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her?
These Teens Serve on the Front Lines of Their Local Fire Department
In an unexpected turn of events, these teenagers went from math class to answering ambulance calls.
These Volunteers Risked Their Lives to Save 2,000 Animals from War-Torn Ukraine
Amid constant danger, volunteers at a Ukraine pet shelter are making sure no animal is left behind.
These Fathers Formed “Dads on Duty” to Prevent Violence at a Local High School
When gang violence spiked, concerned dads at this Louisiana high school said “Not on our watch."
This Pediatric Social Worker Creates Dolls That Represent Every Kind of Child
Amy Jandrisevits believes that representation matters—and that all kids should have a doll that looks like them.
