good deeds
Family of autistic boy gifted a brand new car after he was slapped by Mercedes driver
November 13, 2024 | 12:09pmThe family of an autistic boy who was slapped by an angry Mercedes driver after the boy touched the luxury vehicle's hood in a shocking viral video was surprised with...
Pilot flies American Girl doll 6K miles to 9-year-old who lost it
August 26, 2023 | 12:42pmAn American Airlines pilot flew a doll 5,880 miles from Tokyo to Texas just to reunite it with the 9-year-old girl who lost it.
Wave of relief: HS ring lost at Jersey Shore found -- 51 years later
June 17, 2023 | 10:30amA missing NJ class high school ring was found 51 years later by another Jersey guy taking photos of the sunset.
Widow of Calif. dad killed saving ducklings speaks out after husband's tragic death
May 23, 2023 | 11:53am"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for the kind messages and gestures of kindness. It’s truly humbling to hear how Casey has positively impacted your...
Dad killed walking ducks across street remembered for 'final act of kindness'
May 22, 2023 | 9:01pmRivara’s tragic death happened in the city of Rocklin just after 8 p.m. when a witness told KCRA 3 the man left his car to usher the ducks across traffic.
Uber driver donates kidney to passenger: 'God must have put you in my car'
March 31, 2023 | 12:18pmUber driver Tim Letts, 33, decided to donate a kidney to passenger Bill Sumiel, 71, after they connected during a chance encounter.
Meek Mill posts bail for 20 women so they can go home for the holidays
December 29, 2022 | 11:23am"No child should be without their parents during this time if we can do something about it."
Soccer boy melts hearts with heatwave lemonade stand, gets teary surprise
July 28, 2022 | 2:59pmIn the middle of an extreme heatwave, one kid attempted to raise cold hard cash for the soccer trip of his dreams.
Texas man gives away 300 cans of baby formula amid crippling shortage
May 20, 2022 | 4:19pm"The first lady that came in was so happy to have a can, I just couldn’t charge her," Benji Arslanovski said. "And that just had a spiral effect."
Wallet with $4,000 lost in Times Square incredibly returned to owner
March 4, 2022 | 1:29pmA New York City samaritan proved that chivalry isn't dead after they discovered a wallet containing thousands of dollars in Times Square — and returned it to its rightful owner.
Westchester cops pick up tab for homeless man trying to steal socks
May 3, 2021 | 8:18pmPolice officers in the Mount Vernon Police Department bought a local homeless man a pair of socks after they were called to a store for shoplifting.
Internet unites to help 92-year-old man find his lost letterman jacket
December 9, 2020 | 11:41am"I know there’s good people in the world, but this made me more aware of it."
Sanitation worker serves wine to nurses outside hard-hit NYC hospital
April 17, 2020 | 11:43am"You girls worked hard all week, it’s Friday in New York."
Grocery clerk dies of coronavirus, leaves goodbye video for family on phone
April 8, 2020 | 6:39pm"All she wanted to do was just help people," her mother said of the 27-year-old, who had cerebral palsy.
Patron leaves $9,400 tip to pay restaurant staff during coronavirus closure
March 18, 2020 | 12:23pmEven tips are bigger in Texas.
Banker fired for giving $20 to struggling customer
January 17, 2020 | 12:58pmAn Oregon banker gave $20 out of her own pocket to a struggling customer on Christmas Eve -- but her good deed backfired when her employer sacked her days later.
Doing good deeds actually reduces physical pain: study
December 31, 2019 | 3:34pmBe nice — for your own sake. A new study has found that doing a good deed not only helps the recipient, but brings the giver physical pleasure and pain...
Holiday miracle! Bus driver reunites lost dogs with family
December 24, 2019 | 11:28amA Milwaukee bus driver did a good deed in time for the holidays when she reunited a pair of lost dogs with their owners. Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver...
Most Americans average about five good deeds a month
December 2, 2019 | 2:17pmThe average American carries out five good deeds a month, according to a new survey. Whether it be helping someone with directions (66 percent) or holding the door open for...
McDonald's 'Robin Hood' gave customers extra nuggets for years
November 19, 2019 | 2:12pmHe's "The Robin Hood of McNuggets."