Posted by Today is Labor Day. It’s a day to recognize the hard work of American workers. Today’s Story of Joy pays tribute to Jayne Arendt-Verhelst. Jayne drives a city bus in Minneapolis. She works hard, but we’re not recognizing her for driving her bus well. We’re recognizing Jayne for seeing another person and treating her well.…Read more »
Posted by Wallis Annenberg noticed something. She noticed a lot of older folks at the movies, eating in restaurants, at the park . . . alone. With that, the idea for GenSpace was born. The negative impact of social isolation is a reality for all ages, especially for seniors. GenSpace is a new kind of senior center…Read more »
Posted by The Paralympics start this week, so the Olympics are still on our minds . . . especially the moments that brought us joy and inspiration we will carry with us. Some of the athletes seem like superheroes, but they are real people with real lives and real families. Check out these photos of some of the…Read more »
Posted by League 42 is a special ballpark in Wichita, Kansas, but it was missing something. The statue of Jackie Robinson outside the ballpark was stolen earlier this year. Folks were heartbroken, but their spirits were lifted when donations poured in from across the country. A new statue was built and put in place, so 42 is…Read more »
Posted by Holly Christensen, an oncology nurse, had a mission. How do you make kids with cancer more comfortable with their hair loss. She found the answer through the “magic” of many helping hands. She organizes a group of volunteers who crochet character wigs for children. You know . . . Disney characters and superheroes . .…Read more »
Posted by When Molly’s husband died in a skiing accident, she was devastated. In the days after his death, her friends and family rallied around her. But, eventually, they had to go back to their lives. That’s when one of Molly’s friends came up with a wonderful idea. She gave Molly a calendar with a person listed on…Read more »
Posted by The sun set on Paris and on the Olympics last night. The games are finished, and the Closing Ceremonies are complete. Maybe the moment that sticks with you happened more than two weeks ago. Celine Dion sang at the Opening Ceremonies. She’s been out of the public eye as she battles an illness, but she…Read more »
Posted by An orange lobster?! Yes, an orange lobster was recently granted reprieve at a Red Lobster in Denver, and it was donated to a downtown aquarium and will be on display for all to see. He is named after the Bronco’s orange crush defense. What a lucky lobster! Try not to smile when you see how…Read more »
Posted by Chuck Montgomery and Christy Lessnau met more than twenty-five years ago. Captain Chuck Montgomery is a retired Glendale, AZ firefighter. Many years ago he responded to a horrible car accident and cared for Christy. Today Christy is a nurse, and she’s caring for him. Today’s story is one showing a full circle of service and…Read more »
Posted by We Do Recover. Those are the words on the back of Kellen’s t-shirt. Kellen Matthews formed a unique running club in Philadelphia. The group, Recovery Run Club, helps addicts run to recovery. Folks in the group help each other stay sober through exercise. One member of the group describes finding the group as a “blessing”…Read more »
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