Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about generosity, curated daily by BrightWire.
After a huge homecoming win, University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan celebrated by buying 300 tequila shots for fans and 1,000 game tickets for local kids. His message to the community: show up for those who show up for you.
Crime novelist Ian Rankin channels up to 30% of his income to help families with disabled children and other causes. His generosity springs from raising a son with severe disabilities and witnessing other families struggle.
A college freshman dressed as Spider-Man just turned a 33-yard field goal into $3 million and a massive charity donation. Carter Smith's incredible kick during ESPN's College GameDay became an instant viral moment of generosity.
A New Yorker is traveling across England to return an $18,000 antique pocket watch to the family of the British war hero who earned it in 1902. His journey to reunite the cherished keepsake with its rightful owners is now the subject of a heartwarming new docuseries.
Korean actress Choi Kang-hee quietly gave away $500 million to charity while living in her friend's spare room. Her friend's mom even delivers home-cooked breakfast to her door each morning.
In 1915, Cecil Chubb bought Stonehenge on a whim for £6,600, then gave it to Britain three years later with one sweet condition. His gift ensured local residents could visit the ancient monument for free forever.
Mikayla Matthews is giving her full Secret Lives of Mormon Wives salary to help kids facing abuse. The mom of four walked away from the show on principle and backed it up with action.
A delivery worker cycling through the rain in slippers caught a customer's attention. What happened next sparked both praise and debate online.
A Chinese entrepreneur has given away $9 million to charity while living so frugally he's worn the same coat for 36 years and never bought a car. Wang Chunwen just received China's highest honor for philanthropy at age 98.
Seven in ten Norwegians and Swedes now donate regularly to charity, putting the Nordic countries among the world's most generous nations. New global data reveals that six in ten people worldwide gave money to help others in 2025.
A Long Island man walked into a bank trying to deposit money into a stranger's account after seeing her home burn down on the news. His $3,000 gift helped a Bronx mother of three rebuild her life after losing everything.
A Rhode Island mother pushed teenagers to safety during a highway accident and took a devastating hit herself. Now Taylor Swift has stepped in with $50,000 to help with her recovery.