Posted by Warrick Dunn had a great career in the NFL, but his work off the field is even greater. This article ran last year when his organization, along with Habitat for Humanity, gave away their 159th home. They’re up to 173 now! Amazing. His drive to give was born out of his own family’s tragedy. Folks…Read more »
Posted by Michael Clark Jr. is starting the new year with his new family. He was adopted a few weeks ago, and now he has his forever home. Michael was so excited about the event that he invited his entire kindergarten class to join him in court. What a special day! Click the link below to read…Read more »
Posted by One Minnesota seventh grader is starting the new year with new glasses. Thanks to the generosity of others Jonathan Jones is seeing color for the first time with his special glasses. In fact, the generosity of the donors will bring joy to countless others! Today’s Story of Joy will make you see color a littler…Read more »
Posted by Thistle Farms in Nashville, Tennessee is a business like no other. It helps women heal from addiction, sexual abuse, and trafficking by providing housing, counseling, and job training. It’s a program of people giving back after receiving life-saving, life-changing help. It’s more than a business. It’s a community like no other. Click the link below…Read more »
Posted by Many households around the country will be reading or watching The Polar Express this Christmas season. An Arizona teenager with autism was scheduled to ride the Polar Express train a few weeks ago. His excitement got the best of him, and things didn’t go as planned. Today’s Story of Joy reminds us how understanding and…Read more »
Posted by December 14th is a difficult day for a town in Connecticut, but a high school team gave them something to cheer about. On the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the Newton Football team won the state title for the first time in 27 years, and it was with a Hail Mary…Read more »
Posted by Ari Ellman’s nickname is “Lion” because of his incredible energy. So, when his demeanor started to change, his parents knew something was wrong. Terribly wrong. Today’s Story of Joy shows us how the amazing science of virtual reality saved a little boy and brought joy back to his family. Click the link below to watch…Read more »
Posted by Bal-A-What??? Bal-A-Vis-X is a new learning strategy that teachers are using to help kids succeed. At first glance, the teaching tool may seem like a simple game, but the skills involved require high levels of thinking and concentration. It encourages cooperation and memorization and helps improve test scores. Click the link below to learn more about the…Read more »
Posted by When kids meet Ivan Mazurkie, it can be scary. He’s a paramedic, and he sees kids when they’re sick or injured or when someone they love is sick or injured. He transforms fear to joy with magic tricks in the back of his ambulance and in hospital rooms. Prepare to laugh out loud when you…Read more »
Posted by A group of fathers in Indiana meet to support each other as fathers of children with Down syndrome. They call themselves D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome). For new parents, the initial diagnosis can be overwhelming, but this group helps new and veteran fathers by offering critical support, shared stories, and a common bond. It’s a great story…Read more »
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