We all know the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. While this is an old adage we learn from an early age, there are a number of real-life benefits associated with the way we treat others. Science shows that as children, we’re biologically wired to be kind and we can …
Act of kindness
In January 2021, Gean LeVar of Glendale, Arizona, went through the worst experience of her life. She lost her home and her husband of 58 years—all in one day. When the police entered her home, they discovered such awful living conditions that they were forced to condemn the house. Worse, the widow had no children …
A Starbucks barista received the surprise of a lifetime when he was chosen as the recipient of a random kind act by a TikToker. In the viral TikTok, which now has over 40.6 million views, Perri Saenz pulls up through a Starbucks drive-thru with a friend. But instead of putting in their orders, she asked …
Over two decades ago, sisters Ayda Zugay and Vanja Contino fled their war-stricken country and traveled to the United States. On the plane, they sat next to a woman who performed an incredibly kind act that changed their lives. In May 1999, the young refugees were escaping their country, Yugoslavia. Ayda, who was then 12 …
Many families are scrambling to leave Ukraine to escape the conflict as Russian forces continue to attack its cities. Nataliya Ableyeva, 58, recently crossed the border from Ukraine to Hungary, bringing alongside two young children entrusted to her by a stranger. As she waited at the border crossing on the Ukrainian side, Ableyeva met a …
A Denny’s waitress who walks over 14 miles to and from work received the surprise of a lifetime from a customer she served at breakfast—a brand new car. Adrianna Edwards of Galveston, Texas, had been saving and scrimping to buy herself a car. But until she could afford one, she had no choice but to …
An Instacart driver is being recognized for going above and beyond to bring attention to an elderly customer who looked unwell—saving his life in the process. Jessica Higgs shared the story of her recent delivery through an emotional TikTok video. The Georgia mom said she received an order from a woman who was ordering food …
Crossing a busy street is fairly easy for most of us – we just wait for the light to turn green and then we go, making it to the other side of the road without a fuss. But the same can’t be said for elderly people; they don’t walk as fast as younger people do …
Last week, Anabelle Grace Stephens ordered food through DoorDash drive deliveries and was surprised to see an elderly gentleman carefully delivering her food. Her doorbell camera captured Kerry Judd, 71, wearing a button-down shirt, slacks, and a red cap struggling to walk up the front steps as he holds a paper bag and drink in …
While most extracurricular activities at schools across Bethel, Pennsylvania, were canceled earlier this week due to a severe winter snowstorm, a high school football coach saw it as an opportunity for his players to work out—and give back. On January 16, the football team at Bethel High School was scheduled to have weight lifting practice. …
The Lincoln Tunnel Motel in North Bergen, New Jersey, may not be the most high-end guest house you’ll find in town, but it has gained quite a following online because of its noble mission. Brian Acosta Arya, 34, known online as “Brian the Motel Guy,” is doing more than just renting out the rooms at …
A UPS driver, Dallen Harrell is making headlines after he left a sweet message for a customer who recently gave birth. When Dallen, 24, dropped off a package at Jess Kitchel’s home in Roswell, Georgia, he noticed an “It’s a boy” sign with a large stork in the front of her home to celebrate the …