Good News Stories

Environmentalists Have Removed 40 Tons Of Trash From The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

July 13, 2019 / 15,102 views

The nonprofit organization Ocean Voyages Institute has successfully removed more than 40 tons of fishing nets and plastics from the area known as the North Pacific Subtropical Convergence Zone, or more commonly known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

'I'm the Father I Wish I Had Growing Up': Man Who Grew Up In Foster Care Adopts 3 Boys

July 12, 2019 / 17,078 views

Barry Farmer is now a father to three boys, due largely to his own experience growing up in foster care, which steered him towards adoption.

Man Drives 1,200 Miles To Rescue Family Stranded In Australian Outback

July 11, 2019 / 12,940 views

A good Samaritan embarked on a 1,200 mile roundtrip to rescue a family whose car had broken down in the middle of Northern Territory, Australia.

Grandma Missing 5 Days Is Found Alive After Grandson Decides To Search One Last Time

July 10, 2019 / 16,373 views

A grandmother who had been missing for five days was found alive in the woods behind her apartment complex in Charlotte, NC.

Grateful Mom Donates 120 Dresses To High School For Senior Ball

July 09, 2019 / 11,932 views

A grateful mother in New Zealand has donated 120 dresses to her son's high school to show her appreciation for the students and staff.

Heroic 20-Year-Old Rushed Back Into Fire To Save Niece

July 08, 2019 / 20,888 views

A 20-year-old man in Aberdeen, Washington, is being hailed a hero for rushing into a burning home to rescue his niece and two nephews.

Terminally Ill Woman Requests Early Christmas Cards

July 08, 2019 / 12,364 views

A son is asking for Christmas cards for his terminally ill mother who is not expected to make it until this Christmas.

Man Finds Baby Bird But Is Intoxicated So He Has It Delivered To A Rescue Center In An Uber

July 06, 2019 / 15,675 views

A baby bird arrived to an animal rescue in an Uber after a man had found the two-week-old Lesser Goldfinch but was too intoxicated to drive.

Local Church Pays Off Medical Debt For Nearly 2,000 Families

July 05, 2019 / 13,709 views

A church in Wyoming, Michigan, has paid off the medical debt for nearly 2,000 families.

Newlyweds, Both 100 Years Old, Fell In Love At Assisted Living Facility

July 04, 2019 / 14,685 views

Two century-old seniors have tied the knot after meeting in their assisted living facility in Ohio.

24-Year-Old Biochemist Wins Miss Virginia, Performs Science Experiment On Stage

July 03, 2019 / 15,018 views

Camille Schrier, a 24-year-old biochemist, won the 2019 Miss Virginia pageant after performing an explosive chemistry experiment during the talent portion of the competition.

Man Plants 'Guerrilla Garden' On Public Property Without Permission, Gets Amazing Response

July 02, 2019 / 18,302 views

A man decided to plant a garden on public city property just to "make it look nice" and how the city responded is simply wonderful.

Man Saves Stranger With CPR, Encourages Everyone To Take A Class

July 02, 2019 / 12,259 views

A Boston man saved the life of a stranger who had a massive heart attack on the street. The hero posted the story on Reddit to encourage others to take a CPR class.

Fast Food Hero Jumps Through Window To Save Child

July 01, 2019 / 23,232 views

Chick-fil-A employees are known for being polite and helpful, but this Georgia teen is being hailed a hero.

Mom Sends Son With Autism On Flight Solo And Receives This From A Stranger

July 01, 2019 / 13,968 views

When her 7-year-old son had to fly alone to visit his father, Alexa Bjornson was a little worried.

Nonprofit Organization Plants 250 Million Trees

June 29, 2019 / 12,783 views

A nonprofit organization has planted more than 250 million trees in the last 15 years -- and they've accomplished this feat by hiring the poor.