Kids Save Turtle, Race to Police for Help
When a group of Wisconsin kids spotted a turtle stuck upside down in a storm drain, they didn't just watch. They sprang into action, keeping the animal cool while racing to get help.
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Australian Charity Helps 30,000 Grieving Kids Find Hope
One in 20 Australian kids loses a parent before turning 18, but a free program is teaching them they're not alone. Feel the Magic brings grieving families together to learn skills for healing while connecting with others who understand their loss.
Helping Others Cuts Depression by 73% in New Study
Scientists just confirmed what volunteers have known all along: being kind to others doesn't just help them, it transforms your own mental health. A groundbreaking study shows that simple acts of generosity reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness better than traditional therapy techniques.
Charleston Survivor Helps Others Escape Human Trafficking
After eight years trapped in trafficking, one woman's recovery is now helping others recognize the warning signs and find hope. Her story and the resources she connects victims to are creating pathways to freedom across South Carolina.
Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal
A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.
Kids Save Turtle, Rush to Police on Bikes
When kids spotted a turtle trapped upside down in a storm drain, they didn't just watch. They sprang into action, keeping it cool and racing their bikes to get help.
Domestic Violence Survivor Helps Others After Ex Jailed
After her abusive ex-boyfriend was sentenced to 23 months in prison, Danielle Green is sharing her story to help others recognize warning signs of domestic violence. Despite ongoing anxiety and trauma, she's proud she found the courage to walk away and report the abuse. #
Ross Stores Raises $2,400 for Kids' Homework Help in Albany
Ross Stores and Boys and Girls Club are teaming up for the 12th year to help local kids succeed in school. Last year, Albany raised over $2,400, and this year they're aiming even higher.
ALS Patient Becomes First in Study to Help Others Live Better
When Tim Evans was diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014, he faced a choice: wait at home or use his remaining years to help others. He became the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study designed to improve quality of life for ALS patients.
Hero House Opens New Center After 25 Years Helping Kids
A children's advocacy center in Moultrie, Georgia just cut the ribbon on a major expansion that will help even more young abuse survivors. The Hero House has grown from two staff members to a full team serving kids and families across the community.
Music Festival Helps 85% of Thomasville Kids Read Better
A new music festival in Thomasville, Georgia, is raising funds for a literacy program that has already helped 11 out of 13 students reach grade level reading skills. The event combines R&B, reggae, and live DJ sets to support kids in a county where only 34% of students read at their expected level.
ALS Patient Volunteers for Study to Help Others Live Better
A man diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014 chose to become the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study aimed at improving quality of life for others with the disease. Instead of waiting at home, Tim Evans is dedicating his remaining time to advancing research that could help thousands.
LEGO Foundation Gives $97M to Help Kids in War Zones
The LEGO Foundation just committed $97 million to bring play-based learning to 5 million children living through conflicts across Africa and the Middle East. Through a partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the program will help traumatized kids recover and learn through the simple power of play.
Sheetz Customers Donate $2.4M to Help Local Kids in 2025
Convenience store customers across seven states raised a record-breaking $2.4 million last year to help children in need, with half of that coming in December alone. The 33-year-old charity program brought holiday gifts and meals to more than 13,400 kids through simple donations at checkout.
College Student Beats Thyroid Cancer, Now Helping Others
Armani was just 11 when doctors found a mass in her neck and diagnosed her with thyroid cancer. Today, she's thriving in college and studying recreational therapy to help others facing their own battles.
Woman Beats 10-Year Addiction, Now Helps Others Heal
After a drunk driver's crash led to years of prescription opioid use and harder drugs, Stacy Bantner found recovery at an Alabama women's center. Now she's an addiction counselor and published author helping others find hope.
Robot Teacher's Aide Helps Kids Learn in Israeli School
A friendly AI robot named Buddy is now rolling through classrooms in Israel, helping teachers give students more one-on-one attention and keeping sick kids connected to school. The teaching assistant can answer questions, lead movement breaks, and even be programmed by students themselves.
New D&D Game Helps Autistic Kids Build Social Skills
A psychologist in Australia created a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons that's helping neurodivergent children develop confidence and friendships. Research shows kids who played the game improved in social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Grandmother Volunteers 500+ Hours for Critically Ill Kids
Donna Miller has dedicated over 500 hours to Give Kids the World, providing free vacations to critically ill children in her late grandson's memory. Her work helps thousands of families escape hospital routines and just be kids again.
Rose Black Beats Pancreatic Cancer Twice, Now Helps Others
A Michigan woman survived pancreatic cancer not once but twice, and now she's dedicating her life to helping others fight the disease with the same determination that saved her. Her message: be your own advocate.
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