Greg Spike, 74, a grandfather living in Eugene, Oregon, rescued an Illinois woman from the second floor of a burning hotel building in February.
Author: Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY
‘Another tragic story’: 3-year old girl accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old sister in Houston
A 3-year-old accidentally shot and killed her 4-year-old sibling at their parents’ home in what Houston authorities called “a tragic” situation.
‘You are enough’: After suicide attempt, one mother finds simple ways to help save others
One phrase helped carry Emily-Sue Snyder, 32, out of her darkest hours. Now, the Oklahoma mom is spreading her message far and wide: “You are enough.”
‘Out of the love of my heart’: Woman continues mother’s legacy of knitting hats for babies
Carrying on her mother’s kindness led Linda Clark, 70, on her journey of knitting hundreds of hats for premature babies at a Tennessee hospital.
‘A hug from around the world’: 22-year-old gun violence victim’s legacy lives on in strangers
After a 22-year-old Minnesota man became a victim of gun violence, his family encourages others to spread kindness through their Facebook group.
How a 12-year-old’s night light non-profit is brightening life for foster children
Between pageant competitions, dancing and acting, Amelia Lisowe, 12, still finds time to brighten foster kids’ worlds through her own organization.
‘I was blown away’: Teacher’s viral video on student lunch debt prompts $30K in donations
Utah teacher Garrett Jones’ TikTok video quickly sparked a wave of generosity that would pay off thousands of dollars worth of student lunch debt.
He helps elderly, disabled and vets by cutting grass for free. And he’s taking youths along.
Rodney Smith Jr. runs Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. It mows lawns for free for the elderly, the disabled, single parents and veterans.
How Random Acts of Kindness Day got its start (and how you can take part)
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Day since 1995. The annual occasion is on Feb. 17.
Long-lost love letters bonded a couple separated by WWII. 80 years later, the family has them back.
Eighteen letters sent between a couple separated during World War II had been tucked away for over 50 years in the attic of a Staten Island home.