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Uplifting News

Man Steps Into Storm to Make Sure His Elderly Neighbors Are Taken Care Of

These days, a sense of community and neighborly support is becoming increasingly rare. Many of us don't even know our neighbors; the extent of our relationship relegated to a quick wave if we happen to cross paths. But luckily for this elderly couple, they seem to have hit the jackpot when it comes to neighbors.A woman who goes by @ahhcarrizaa on TikTok shared a series of heartwarming video clips of her hero-husband — literally braving a hurricane — to make sure their elderly neighbors are taken care of. And now? He's everybody's hero.*Featured image contains photo by Ron Lach

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Single Mom's Car is Repossessed With Her Newborn Inside - One Lawyer Takes Her Side

Single mom of two, Sabriya Miles, was dropping her four-year-old son off at daycare when she made the split-second decision to leave her seven-day-old baby in the car (with it still running).It's a decision she would quickly regret.Seconds later, the horrified mom would watch as a repo man sped away in the car — her baby still in the backseat.And while plenty of people have been quick to criticize the young mom's actions, one stranger has jumped to her defense.

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Woman Shares One of Her Biggest Regrets in Life Online - A Stranger Just Fixed It

No one makes it through life without regrets. It is an unfortunate by-product of being human. And while we learn to live with them, it can be hard to let them go.But luckily for one woman, there's one regret that no longer haunts her. And it's all thanks to the kindness of a stranger halfway across the world.

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Homeless 75-Year-Old Gives Her Food To a Stranger - So, He Completely Changes Her Life

For the past nine years, 75-year-old Linda Witt-King has been living on the streets of Costa Mesa, California. But that all changed with one chance encounter...and now, thanks to her simple act of kindness and the power of social media, she has a place she can finally call HOME.

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90-Year-Old Pushes Carts To Afford Food - So a Stranger Takes Matters Into Her Own Hand

Most people dream of spending their golden years happily retired. But for a lot of people over the age of 65, this, unfortunately, isn't their reality. The cost of living has skyrocketed over the past few years, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to sock away enough savings for retirement, let alone sustain a comfortable lifestyle on a fixed income. Instead of enjoying the fruits of their many years of labor, people like Dillon McCormick are forced to continue working long after they should have to.But now, thanks to a chance encounter, this Air Force veteran is finally getting his due.

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Man Notices Stranger's Car Was About to Get a Ticket - His Response Goes Insanely Viral

Anyone who owns a car knows that feeling of dread when you discover a slip of paper tucked under your windshield wiper. Getting a parking ticket is an annoyance at best. At worst? It's an unexpected expense you can't afford.But lucky for one New York driver, when a police officer was seconds away from ticketing his car, a stranger had his back. And his impromptu act of kindness just took social media by storm.

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Teen Wins $40K Scholarship - Decides to Give It All Back For This Reason

Getting an education and strong grades are definitely important, and those values were certainly ones that a teen named Verda Annan grew up with. But she was also raised to understand the importance of community and giving back, so when she saw an opportunity to make an incredible difference in someone else’s life, she rose to the occasion.

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Stories

Stranger Finds Poor Child Selling Gum - Tests Him With 2 Choices

The young boy is weaving through people, leading the man behind the camera a couple of short blocks away. "Hey buddy, are we there yet?" asks the man impatiently."Yes, it's here," replies the boy.What the boy reveals is so shocking, his father soon gets involved and the lives of all three are forever changed.

Little boy making and selling rolls on the streets in Delhi.
Stories

Mom Leaves Kids After Husband's Death - So Her 10-Year-Old Son Takes Charge

While other kids his age are riding bikes, playing video games, and hanging out with friends, Jaspreet Singh is bearing the weight of the world on his small shoulders. At just 10 years old, Jaspreet's life literally changed overnight. And now? The little boy is inspiring millions with his courage and strength and teaching us all a valuable lesson in the power of perseverance and resilience.

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Stories

Dying Woman Has One Last Wish - And Her "Young Boyfriend" Fulfills It

It’s always hard to lose a loved one, but sometimes the kindness of others and the power of community can really help to make a grieving person feel less alone. That was definitely the case for this family when the kindness of strangers helped them make their mom’s final wish come true.