Posted by Lots of kids go to camp during the summer, but few go to a camp as special as Camp Rock. Camp Rock is sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It’s designed for children with hand and arm differences, but it’s so much more than that. While rock climbing and doing crafts, the kids are…Read more »
Posted by In downtown Duluth, Nathan “Nate” Kesti spends his days walking up to 12 miles, not out of obligation, but out of care. As part of the Clean and Safe Team, he moves through the streets with a friendly wave, a kind word, and often a bottle of water for those who need it most. His…Read more »
Posted by At 65 years old, Ed Levien wondered if he was too old to start something new—but what followed became one of the great joys of his life. Defying expectations, he became a volunteer EMT, quickly earning the nickname “Pops” as he brought calm, compassion, and a spark of humor to thousands of emergency calls. Over…Read more »
Posted by We’re in the month of August, and it’s been a fantastic summer for fireflies. Fireflies? Yes! Those little bugs that light up the night sky. For several reasons, fireflies have been in abundance the last few months. They bring joy and laughter to children and adults alike. No matter your age . . . there’s…Read more »
Posted by There’s something magical that happens when strangers sing together, and Astrid Jorgensen has tapped into that magic with her incredible Pub Choir project. What started as a casual community gathering in Brisbane has grown into a global phenomenon. Recently, Astrid brought her crowd-sourced choir to America’s Got Talent, where she turned the entire theater into a singing, smiling…Read more »
Posted by We love a heartwarming story that overwhelms us with joy. Click the link below to see how the Arizona Diamondbacks made a young boy’s dream come true in a very special way. Dalton has faced unimaginable challenges that melted away when he got to meet the team and spend quality time with the players who showed…Read more »
Posted by Tomorrow is garbage day at the Quinonez house in El Paso, Texas. Little Gael will be there. He’ll be waiting for his “partner” and for the garbage truck. Today’s Story of Joy shows what a difference little acts of kindness mean to those around us. Click the link below to see the bond between this…Read more »
Posted by Most of us have been to a library before, borrowing and reading books for free. Have you heard of a tool library? Today’s Story of Joy highlights this unique library, and shows us there are many more benefits than just borrowing tools. They are helping the community, making connections, bringing broken items back to life, and…Read more »
Posted by There’s some special work going on at Presidio National Park in San Francisco. The Xerces Blue Butterfly is extinct. The California Academy of Sciences is working to bring the Silvery Blue Butterfly, a “cousin” to the extinct butterfly, to the area. The hope is the work will bring much-needed pollinators to the area. Click the…Read more »
Posted by Kyle Lybarger, an Alabama hunter, forester, and Tiktoker, has been using social media to bring awareness to the public about endangered plants. He uses his TikTok to inform viewers about rare species of plants and the ecosystems they’re a part of. Part of his efforts include going to homeowners in his community who have rare…Read more »
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