Inspiring

February 27, 2023

Students Raise $270K for 80-Year-Old Custodian Who Came Out of Retirement After His Rent Went Up

Retirement is an incredibly important milestone in a worker's life. That's why it's heartbreaking to learn that the goal posts have been moved for someone. An 80-year-old man from Texas identified as Mr. James had retired sometime ago. However, when his rent was raised by $400, he found himself having to go back into the workforce to make ends meet, taking up a janitorial job at Callisburg High School.

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February 23, 2023

Middle School Teacher’s Viral TikTok Video Raises $30K To Pay Off All Students’ Lunch Debt

Being an educator is a demanding job, but some teachers still go above and beyond for their students. Garrett Jones, a middle school teacher in Utah, was inspired to help some of his students with outstanding lunch fees and went to TikTok to see if he could encourage people to donate. The initial goal was $8,000, but in just a couple of days, he received enough contributions to reach over $30,000.

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February 21, 2023

Ukrainian Wedding Planner Opens Up About Adapting to War and Still Finding Joy in Life

Oksana Bratseiko, a 29-year-old wedding planner, has been working in Ukraine’s wedding industry for seven years. Living and working in Kyiv, she has dealt with the repercussions of Russia’s attacks for almost a year now. Recently, Bratseiko shared her firsthand account of what life has been like for her professionally, and how couples have been able to celebrate their love for one another. “Wedding planners have always had a lot of responsibility,” Bratseiko shares.

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February 19, 2023

Two Refugee Sisters Reunite With the Woman Who Changed Their Lives With $100 in 1999

On May 31, 1999, sisters Vanja Contino and Ayda Zugay were on a plane from Amsterdam to Minnesota, terrified and fleeing the civil war in the former Yugoslavia. They were only 17 and 11 at the time, respectively. Looking back, they remember the intense fear they felt, but the two also recall the kindness of a woman sitting next to them who forever changed their lives.

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