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March 3, 2020

Humane Society Will Create a “Bad” Drawing of Your Pet If You Donate $15

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) was determined to put the “fun” back in fundraising and were amazed at the response when they did just that. “If you donate $15 to the animals at WHS, we’ll draw your pet,” they wrote on their Facebook page on February 25. “The catch? We’re a whole lot better at caring for animals than we are at drawing them.

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February 24, 2020

Schools in Denmark Have Mandatory Empathy Classes as Part of the Official Curriculum

While most school children are educated in academic subjects such as math and English, there are other important life lessons...

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February 7, 2020

Denver Non-Profit Transforms Hotel Into Affordable Housing for the Homeless

In Denver, one non-profit is showing how innovative thinking can be used to close the affordable housing gap and tackle...

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February 4, 2020

Pianist Comforts Blind Elephants in Thailand by Playing Classical Music for Them

When concert pianist Paul Barton moved from Britain to Thailand, little could he have expected where life would take him. Instead of playing for your typical classical music lovers, Barton's fans are a bit more unorthodox. Since 2011, he's been dragging his piano to a wildlife sanctuary for old and injured elephants. He spends his time playing everything from Bach to Beethoven for these gentle giants, many of which are blind.

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February 4, 2020

Dedicated Dad Breaks Gender Stereotypes for Adorable Photoshoot With Daughter

The relationship between father and daughter is truly something special.

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February 3, 2020

Interview: Venezuelan Refugees Surrounded by Their Belongings

Since 2014, faced with an increasingly dim economic and political situation, Venezuelans have been leaving their country in droves.

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December 12, 2019

Artist Fed Up With Reading Bad News Illustrates the Good News From 2019

It’s no secret that the news can be depressing. With seemingly endless headlines about corruption, violence, environmental disasters and more, illustrator Mauro Gatti has created a salve for these dark times. His ongoing project The Happy Broadcast shines a light on the good happening in the world. The popular Instagram account features colorful illustrations that share a positive headline and a corresponding news story in the caption.

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December 11, 2019

Baby Girl With Down Syndrome Is Adopted by a Doting Dad After Being Rejected by 20 Families

Take one look at Luca Trapanese and you'll see a doting dad who loves his daughter, Alba.

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November 28, 2019

Doting Dad Creates Time-Lapse Video of Daughter Growing Up From 0 to 20 Years Old

Two years ago, we introduced you to the work of Dutch filmmaker, photographer, and loving father Frans Hofmeester, who has...

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November 22, 2019

Jon Bon Jovi Opened Two Restaurants Where People in Need Can Eat for Free

Many celebrities use their status and wealth to help others and make the world a better place, but Jon Bon Jovi takes generosity to the next level. Although he’s known for his music, Bon Jovi is also passionate about food and helping people in need. That’s why he opened his two community restaurants, JBJ Soul Kitchen, where anyone can eat for free.

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