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A nonprofit serving America's rural heartland slashed urinary tract infections nearly in half while expanding care access to 27 new locations. Good Samaritan Society's 2025 Quality Report reveals major wins for seniors who need care close to home.
A quick-thinking good samaritan helped stop a scam targeting a vulnerable person in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference to honor the citizen's intervention and discuss rising scam threats.
When a wave swamped their 15-foot boat near Matlacha Pass, two boaters found themselves in the water—until a passing Good Samaritan pulled them to safety. Both walked away without a scratch, thanks to quick thinking and a helping hand.
Good Samaritan Hospital is giving community members free stroke screenings on April 30, helping people catch warning signs early. The preventive health event could save lives by identifying stroke risks before they become emergencies.
A new film brings the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan to life with authentic costumes and locations, winning multiple festival awards. The movie challenges viewers to show radical compassion across all boundaries in today's divided world.
Students at St. Joan of Arc School in Hershey spent their day helping others, honoring a beloved deacon who dedicated his life to service. The second annual Good Samaritan Day brought young people together to pack supplies for the homeless and care for animals in need.
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are putting the parable of the Good Samaritan into action, helping disaster victims regardless of race, religion, or politics. Their work shows what it means to be a neighbor in today's divided world. #
A quick-thinking stranger stepped in to protect a vulnerable person from falling victim to a scam in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott will honor the hero at a press conference highlighting how everyday citizens are fighting back against fraud.
Pope Leo XIV's message for World Day of the Sick reminds us that helping others is within everyone's reach, no matter who we are. His call to action comes as the world needs more compassion and connection than ever.
When a pickup truck plunged into West Palm Beach's Intracoastal Waterway early Sunday morning, a quick-thinking bystander didn't hesitate to dive in and pull two people to safety. The heroic rescue saved both the driver and passenger before the vehicle became fully submerged.
Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that helping others isn't reserved for saints or heroes. In his message for World Day of the Sick, he called on everyone to notice suffering around them and respond with simple, concrete acts of compassion.
When a boat capsized on the Detroit River, two quick-thinking boaters didn't hesitate to pull all four people to safety. Thanks to their action and a swift Coast Guard response, everyone made it home that day.
A quick-thinking hero pulled a driver from a burning vehicle during the early morning hours in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The dramatic rescue prevented what could have been a tragedy.
A stranger stopped on a cold January night to save a dog that had been hit by a car and abandoned on the roadside. The pup is now recovering at an emergency animal hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania. #
A Baltimore resident is searching for the kind stranger who returned belongings stolen during a car break-in. The mysterious good Samaritan left the items on the victim's doorstep without leaving a name. ---
A New Jersey police officer and an everyday hero teamed up to save a man's life with quick-thinking first aid. Their swift action shows how community members and law enforcement can work together when seconds count.
When a boat flipped in the icy Detroit River, everyday boaters didn't hesitate to jump into action. All four people made it home safe thanks to quick-thinking neighbors on the water.
Laws that protect people who call 911 during overdoses are doing something unexpected: disrupting illegal drug markets. New research shows these protections are scaring dealers away while encouraging bystanders to seek help.
When a pregnant woman's car plunged into a Florida pond, a quick-thinking stranger didn't hesitate to jump in and pull her to safety. Both mother and baby are safe thanks to one person's courage.
Idaho lawmakers just voted to shield people from legal trouble when they help someone in a suicidal crisis. The move could save lives by removing the fear that stops bystanders from stepping in.
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