Inspiring

January 11, 2021

Tiffany Haddish Donates 100 Suitcases To Children in Foster Care

American actress, comedian, and author Tiffany Haddish is known for her unshakable candor and sense of humor. And although she’s a pro at making people laugh, her background is anything but a joke. As a young teenager, she spent several years in foster care, and struggled to find a place where she felt at home.

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January 5, 2021

New York Artist Spends $65,000 on Art To Support Struggling Artists During Pandemic [Interview]

COVID has disrupted many areas of life in 2020. The pandemic's devastating effects have particularly affected the art world—exhibitions were cancelled, galleries closed, and less disposable income became available among potential buyers. With lockdowns and a depressed economy, artists around the world have struggled to support themselves and their families by selling their work or teaching workshops. But one established New York painter is working to help those in need, artist to artist.

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December 22, 2020

Man Experiencing Homelessness Reunited With Family After Photo of His Makeover Goes Viral

Sometimes, a little good deed can go a long way. It can even change a life. When a man experiencing homelessness in Brazil named João Coelho Guimarães was approached by businessman Alessandro Lobo, it marked the beginning of his transformation. Lobo, who owns a men's fashion store and barber service called Padoo, offered Guimarães some food. However, Guimarães turned down the offer and asked for something else instead—a beard trim.

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December 15, 2020

8-Year-Old Boy Starts a Business Selling Plants To Help His Struggling Family Live a Better Life

When you’re a kid, you’re pretty reliant on your parents or guardians to make ends meet. However, when 8-year-old Aaron Moreno’s mom lost her two jobs and his family ended up living in a shed, he decided to do what he could to help. He started selling plants in his neighborhood in East Los Angeles. His small business quickly transformed from selling succulents to family members to a full-blown successful plant shop.

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