Good News Stories

High School Turns Money Saved By Using Solar Power Into Pay Raises For Teachers

October 29, 2020 / 10,665 views

After an energy audit in 2017, Batesville High School in Arkansas opted to go solar. The money saved is being used to give raises to teachers.

A Carpenter Is Building Insulated, Mobile Shelters For Homeless People To Stay Warm This Winter

October 28, 2020 / 12,575 views

A carpenter in Toronto is building insulated, mobile shelters for homeless people who will be outdoors this winter.

Houston Mom Is Mowing Lawns For Free During Pandemic

October 28, 2020 / 8,001 views

A mother who lost her job due to the pandemic has found a way to stay positive by giving back to her community.

89-Year-Old Woman Bakes Pies For The Needy

October 27, 2020 / 12,269 views

An 89-year-old woman in England has baked over 100 pies for the elderly and needy during the pandemic.

Colorado Man Reunited With Donkey And Horse After Fire Swept Through Ranch

October 27, 2020 / 11,811 views

As the CalWood Fire swept through Boulder County, Colorado, on Saturday Travis Ochs was forced to leave his horse and donkey behind. He returned the next day to find his beloved animals unharmed.

This Restaurant Owner Is Using The Pandemic Downtime To Fly Animals To Safety

October 26, 2020 / 9,278 views

A restaurant owner in Chicago is coping with devastating layoffs brought on by the pandemic by rescuing animals at risk of being euthanized.

They Met While Receiving Cancer Treatment. Now They're A Couple And Cancer Free

October 24, 2020 / 11,212 views

A couple in Argentina beat cancer together and are sharing their lovely story to 'give hope to others in similar situations.'

This Dad Is Drawing Goofy Portraits Of People's Pets And Donating All The Money To Charity

October 23, 2020 / 12,331 views

An 'artist' has raised more than $20,000 for charity after his silly drawings of people's pets went viral no social media.

'One Of The Best Things That's Happened To Me': Woman Battling Cancer Receives Letter From Stranger

October 22, 2020 / 11,604 views

An act of kindness from a stranger has given a woman battling cancer hope after being told she may only have a year to live.

Maryland Police Officer Praised For Act Of Kindness

October 22, 2020 / 9,107 views

Numerous citizens sent photos to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office after witnessing an officer's act of kindness for a man in a wheelchair.

This Rescue Farm In Texas Connects Special Needs Children With Special Needs Animals

October 21, 2020 / 18,082 views

A family-run farm just outside Austin, Texas, is connecting special-needs children with animals that come from a similar background.

Man Tweets 'I Am Not Ok' And People Around The World Rally To Show Their Support

October 20, 2020 / 15,600 views

An unemployed father of two put out a call for help on Twitter and within hours he received thousands of messages of support.

Teacher Giving Virtual Lesson Saves The Life Of Student's Grandmother

October 20, 2020 / 11,479 views

Julia Koch, a first grade teacher in Michigan, is being recognized for her efforts that helped save the life of one of her students' grandmothers.

IKEA To Buy Back Used Furniture In Recycling Initiative

October 19, 2020 / 8,547 views

IKEA is launching a new 'Buy Back' initiative as part of its aim to become 'a fully circular and climate positive business by 2030.'

Firefighters Treat Veteran For Heat Exhaustion, Then Finish Mowing His Lawn

October 17, 2020 / 9,640 views

A group of first responders became a lawn maintenance crew after they arrived to a Fort Lauderdale home to help an elderly veteran suffering from heat exhaustion.

'I Never Saw Stars Before': Gene Therapy Restores 8-Year-Old's Sight

October 16, 2020 / 14,212 views

An 8-year-old boy in Toronto was losing his vision due to a rare genetic disorder. Now he can now see clearly again, thanks to gene therapy.