Posted by You’ve probably heard of influencers. They’re people who influence the opinions of others through social media. A majority of young people state that they want to be social media influencers. Well, it turns out that influencing isn’t just for the young. Today we’re introducing you to the Grandfluencers! Older folks are going online and posting…Read more »
Posted by When Jim Isenberg and Frank Williams retired, they found themselves with a lot of time on their hands, and they wanted to give back. Together they formed Grandpas United. They serve as mentors to boys in their community. It benefits the kids, but it benefits the men too. It gives them meaning, purpose, and friendship.…Read more »
Posted by This heartwarming video was shared by McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was seven years in the making. They asked graduating high school seniors to answer interview questions they recorded themselves in sixth grade. What an opportunity to see how you’ve grown and changed by being interviewed by your past self! What questions would your sixth grade self…Read more »
Posted by Are you ready for an overload of joy? This video is the reset button you didn’t know you needed. From breathtaking rescues to everyday heroics, it’s packed with real-life moments that will make you laugh, cry, and believe again in the goodness of people. You’ll see a homeless man share the little he has, only…Read more »
Posted by After more than a year of evading capture, Valerie, the miniature dachshund, is finally caught and reunited with her loving owners. In November 2023, Valerie’s owners went camping in South Australia on an island known as Kangaroo Island. Her owners left the napping dog in a playpen and went to fish nearby. The dog escaped and has been…Read more »
Posted by It’s prom and graduation season around the country. Ella Walker is a high school senior, and she was looking forward to all of the end-of-the-senior-year events . . . until she broke her back. Ella had a horrific accident at a trampoline park. She had surgery, was hospitalized, and going to miss the prom. Then…Read more »
Posted by As the world gets to know Pope Leo, we remember the final gift of Pope Francis. Pope Francis donated his remaining funds to a pasta factory. Pastificio Futuro is a special pasta factory. It employs current and former inmates of a nearby detention center. It gives people a second chance. It brings them hope. As…Read more »
Posted by Did you give your mom flowers yesterday in celebration of Mother’s Day? How about a field of flowers? Better yet, a Field of Joy! There’s an annual event in Carlsbad, California that will take your breath away. Its beauty will leave you speechless, and many volunteers make it possible. The flowers may only last ten…Read more »
Posted by It’ll be a very special Mother’s Day at Ashley and Spencer’s home on Sunday, and it all started with a message on Facebook. That message said, “I hope this isn’t weird.” Ashley and Spencer struggled with infertility for years. Out of the blue, Ashley received an offer . . . someone volunteering to be a…Read more »
Posted by Michelle Toplin, owner of Serendipity Books in Michigan, created a human conveyor belt to move all her books to a new location. Young and old joined in the 300-foot-long human chain of joy to transport her books from hand to hand. In alphabetical order, no less! Click the link below to watch how Michelle created…Read more »
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