Our health care workers are some of the heroes of this pandemic.  They’re working long hours under stressful conditions.  They’re putting their own health at risk by tending to COVID-19 patients . . . and they’re worried.  They’re worried about the health of their own families.  So, here comes another group of heroes.  They’re RV…Read more »

Some are acting with generous hearts in response to the pandemic.  Stories of Joy heard of one of these stories that started with a landlord.  The landlord owns several rental properties and chose to give his tenants a gift by waiving rent for April.  This gift was for all . . . whether or not the…Read more »

There’s so much kindness and so much giving in these difficult days of the pandemic that Stories of Joy decided to bring you some “extra joy” this week.  We normally publish a couple of stories each week, but this week we’re going to publish some bonus stories.  Today’s story is about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings taking…Read more »

Jose Andres is one of the heroes in the struggle against COVID-19.  His World Central Kitchen started operating out of his restaurants weeks ago.  They closed the restaurants and transformed them into Community Kitchens and started doing what they do best . . . serving meals to hungry people.  He’s done this work after hurricanes,…Read more »

These are uncertain times, but one thing that remains constant is the beauty of the human spirit.  The beauty of people staying home to protect each other.  The beauty of people caring for one another.  The beauty of gratitude for the essential workers. Click the link below to watch a video showing some of the…Read more »

We’ve all heard of online dating.  Many, many couples meet that way, but have you heard of COVID-19 dating?  COVID-19 dating . . . you read that right.  Today’s Story of Joy is sure to make you smile.  This couple gives you hope as they look forward to the possibility of a relationship after these…Read more »

You’re at home practicing social distancing and possibly binge watching a lot of TV.  Maybe you’re a fan of “The Office” starring John Krasinski.  Today’s Story of Joy features his new project, Some Good News.  It’s a fun look at good news from around the world.  It’s a great break from the dark news of…Read more »

Last week Stories of Joy brought you a story called Kindness 101.  Steve Hartman from CBS News held an online class for kids about kindness.  Kindness 101 officially ended Friday, but kindness doesn’t end just because the class ended.  Kindness should continue today, tomorrow, and everyday after that.  Find a way to be kind in these difficult…Read more »

Many folks are checking in on neighbors.  Making sure neighbors are healthy.  Making sure neighbors have groceries.  Making sure neighbors have medicine.  One neighbor in Ohio simply needed some company.  So, two kids in the neighborhood brought their cellos for a private concert.  At a safe distance of course.  Sounds of Kindness.  All of us…Read more »

You may know Steve Hartman for his “On the Road” reports on CBS News.  He travels the country and shares stories about everyday people and their lives.  Stories of Joy has shared several of his beautiful stories.  Like many in America, Steve Hartman is working from home–along with his family.  Today’s Story of Joy is…Read more »