Good News Stories

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

High School Students' Surprise Christmas Gift To Special-Needs Classmate Goes Viral

December 19, 2016 / 3,095 views

Feeling the Holiday blues? Not after you see this clip. Students raised money to buy sophomore J.R. Gilbert the shoes after the teen, who frequently squeezes his size 13 feet into size 10 shoes, told a classmate he needed bigger shoes.

Wealthy Indian Businessman Builds 90 Homes For The Homeless To Celebrate His Daughter's Wedding

December 19, 2016 / 11,022 views

Ajay Munot had Rs 70-80 lakh set aside for his daughter Shreya's wedding, but decided to put the money to better use and help those who truly needed it.

Retired Footballer Donates £500,000 Worth Of Toys To Underprivileged Kids This Christmas

December 18, 2016 / 14,516 views

Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand has become a real-life Santa Claus – donating £500,000 worth of toys to prevent children missing out on Christmas presents.

Library Cat Outlasts The Texas Councilman Who Wanted Him Gone

December 17, 2016 / 4,166 views

A Texas city councilman is out, and the beloved library cat he tried to chase off gets to stay.

N.J. Police Officer Is Recovering In Hospital After Saving All Animals In Burning Pet Store

December 16, 2016 / 4,297 views

A New Jersey police officer has been hailed as a hero after he risked his own life to save dozens of animals from a local pet shop. According to local media, police and fire services were called to the fire at the Route 23 Pet Center in Franklin.

Every Year, The Mother Of A Fallen Officer Invites All DC Officers Over For Christmas Dinner

December 16, 2016 / 2,308 views

The mother of a fallen police officer has found a wonderful way to cope with not having her son around during the holidays: she opens her home to hundreds of local law enforcement officers for an early Christmas dinner.

Boys & Girls Club CEO Donates Entire Salary To Help Underprivileged Children Attend The Club

December 16, 2016 / 4,332 views

The CEO of a Boys & Girls Club in Tennessee is donating his entire salary to help underprivileged children attend the club and provide holiday bonuses for the staff.

Proud Dad Pulls Over After Sons Ask If They Can Help A Handicapped Man Shovel Snow

December 15, 2016 / 5,926 views

Daniel Medina posted a photo on Facebook showing his two sons, ages 10 and 6, helping a man, who was not identified, in a wheelchair shovel snow.

Woman Tracks Down Stranger Who Hugged Her In The Saddest Moment Of Her Life

December 15, 2016 / 21,062 views

31-year-old Angel Mott from Des Moines was on a mission to find a stranger, but she didn't even know her name. All she knew is that the woman looked to be in her 30s and had purple hair.

One Man Is On A Mission To End The Yulin Dog Meat Festival

December 14, 2016 / 3,214 views

In June, Ching went to the Yulin dog meat festival in China and temporarily shut down 6 slaughter houses. He rescued over 1,000 dogs - 500 of which are now in his safe houses being cared for.

Firefighter Eating At Restaurant Notices Carbon Monoxide Symptoms, Saves 32 People

December 14, 2016 / 4,335 views

An off-duty firefighter was celebrating a friend's 30th birthday on Saturday night when he noticed several people who appeared to be suffering the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.