Good News Stories

Every day we share good news stories from around the world.

How Knitting Is Helping Men Recover From Addiction

December 22, 2020 / 10,990 views

Men at the Phoenix Society in Surrey, BC, are learning how to knit to help break the cycle of addiction.

Customer Leaves $5,600 Tip To Split Among Restaurant Staff For Christmas

December 21, 2020 / 10,435 views

The staff at a restaurant in Ohio received an unexpected Christmas bonus from a customer.

Hundreds Of Neighbors Surprise UPS Driver With An Emotional 'Thank You'

December 20, 2020 / 17,378 views

A UPS driver went above-and-beyond this year, delivering nearly 200 packages a day through lockdowns and the flurry of the Holiday season.

Grandma Makes 800 Tamales To Thank Hospital Staff For Saving Her Life

December 19, 2020 / 11,341 views

An elderly survivor of COVID-19 decided to make 800 tamales as a way to thank the doctors and nurses who cared for her.

Schools' Snow Day Letters Remind Us What's Truly Important Right Now

December 18, 2020 / 11,693 views

Many school districts are letting kids enjoy the season's first snow day even though the schools are virtual and do not need to close for student safety.

A Woman Pretended To Be A Magical Fairy In A Little Girl's Fairy Garden

December 18, 2020 / 12,135 views

At the beginning of the pandemic, a 4-year-old girl named Eliana was feeling a bit lonely so her family created a fairy garden outside of her home in Los Angeles. That's when she met a fairy named Sapphire.

Mayor Hopes To Boost The Economy With '2,000 Acts Of Kindness' Challenge

December 17, 2020 / 8,429 views

The mayor of Fishers, Indiana, has launched the '2,000 Acts of Kindness Challenge', encouraging residents to complete 2,000 acts of kindness by Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18.

MacKenzie Scott, Ex-Wife Of Jeff Bezos, Has Donated $4 BILLION To Help Those Affected By Pandemic

December 16, 2020 / 10,529 views

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, has announced that she's donated more than $4 billion to help those affected by the pandemic.

Man Rescues Stranger Floating Face Down In Tagus River

December 16, 2020 / 9,395 views

Last Saturday, José Brito, 37, was walking with his son when he saw a man floating face down in the Tagus river in Portugal.

Orlando Police Officers Donate And Deliver Christmas Gifts To Hundreds Of Kids In Need

December 15, 2020 / 8,702 views

Police officers in Orlando surprised more than 200 children in need with Christmas presents on Saturday.

Veteran, 93, Is Whittling Walking Sticks To Raise Money For Local Food Pantry

December 14, 2020 / 11,162 views

A 93-year-old veteran in Ohio is whittling walking sticks to raise money for his local food pantry.

Man Releases Free 'Amazon For Buying Local' Tool That Lets Customers Shop Local Small Businesses

December 14, 2020 / 15,981 views

A man in Seattle has created an internet browser plugin that is making it easier for small online retailers to compete with Amazon.

Church Pays Off $5 Million of Iowans' Medical Debt For Christmas

December 13, 2020 / 9,499 views

A church in Des Moines has paid off the medical debt of all Iowans this holiday season.

'I Wasn't About To Let Someone Steal Your Joy': Anonymous Neighbor Replaces Kid's Stolen Scooter

December 12, 2020 / 17,031 views

An anonymous neighbor decided to restore some joy to a child who had his scooter stolen.

'Well, I Am An Angel You Know': Dolly Parton Saves The Life Of Child On Set Of Christmas Special

December 12, 2020 / 9,598 views

A 9-year-old dancer in Dolly Parton's Netflix holiday special, "Christmas on the Square", revealed that the singer/actress saved her life by pulling her out of the path of an oncoming vehicle.