Posted by Today is Veterans Day, and we’re celebrating the women known as Rosie the Riveter. Specifically, we’re celebrating Jennifer McMullen on her 100th birthday. She celebrated her big day with her husband, family, and friends. One of the joys of their marriage has been finding ways to do community service together. Click the link below for…Read more »
Posted by Can you remember your first bicycle? Most of us had bikes as kids, but many foster kids don’t know the joy of owning a bike. Some foster kids in Arizona will soon have that experience thanks to some amazing donations and volunteers. The generosity of a community can make a huge difference! Click the link below to…Read more »
Posted by “That is what can bring us joy . . . is putting a smile on somebody’s face and getting out of our own world.” Who said that? Jodeen Percey of Concord, California. What is she talking about? To find out, watch the video linked below and see how Jodeen is causing a momentum of joy and…Read more »
Posted by Today is Halloween, and no doubt there will be a skeleton or two trick or treating at your house tonight. For Bill Pyles, he sees lots and lots of skeletons. He loves decorating his yard with them, and he’s creative with his decorating. For one passerby, Tammy Weihe, the skeletons in Bill’s yard brought much-needed…Read more »
Posted by Maybe Zoey Reddick should dress up as a superhero for Halloween. After all, she’s already a hero to her mom, Jessica Reddick! Zoey received an award from the Skokie Police Department a few weeks ago for jumping into action to save her mom’s life. Zoey is only five years old, but she knew just what…Read more »
Posted by Folks in Cleveland, Georgia know Papa Mike. He runs a farm stand along the road, selling fresh produce and boiled peanuts. What he’s really known for is his generous heart. Papa Mike collects change at the stand and donates it to the local school district to pay off school lunch debt for the kids. The…Read more »
Posted by It was awesome! Those are the words said by Brendan Johnson. It was a special night a couple of weeks ago for Brendan at Thatcher High School in Thatcher, Arizona. Brendan is the Thatcher Football Team Manager. He loves the game, the players, the coaches, and he’d love to play; however, Brendan has multiple sclerosis.…Read more »
Posted by Meet twins, Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, who are identical rays of sunshine! See how they turned lemons into lemonade by taking a challenging start in foster care into beautiful lives of giving, caring, and sharing with their nonprofit, CHeriSH Times Two. Through their work, the sisters give back to young people with challenging life circumstances…Read more »
Posted by When Emerson Bayse had a craving for pickles while waiting for a heart transplant at Boston Children’s Hospital, she met the perfect person. Chef Sarah Bryce not only satisfied Emerson’s craving, she taught her how to make pickles! You see, Chef Sarah knows what it’s like to be a kid in the hospital. In fact,…Read more »
Posted by What’s a Mullins Miracle? Cindy Mullins can tell you. She wakes up in it every morning. That miracle is her home. Cindy needed a fully accessible home, and she needed it quickly. James Crocker lives 1,000 miles away, but he didn’t let that stop him. Ten days and three hundred volunteers later, Cindy has a…Read more »
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