# Help
Teacher inspires students to be helpful: "Making people smile lights up my world"
A teacher who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, has decided to focus on showing kids how much it matters to be kind. And she didn't do it by just telling them about it. Practicing kindness in action is a lot more effective for students, so the teacher set out to offer them a creative way to practice being helpful and supportive every day.
Store owner helps elderly man avoid losing $12,000: "He came in shaking and distressed"
On seeing a 92-year-old man's shipping request, a UPS store owner quickly recognized the signs of a scam and acted quickly to prevent any losses. Julie Osborne called one of his relatives and saved him from giving up $12,000.
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Man leaves note and surprise tip for delivery driver: "This is proof mom is still watching over me"
A delivery driver got a heartwarming surprise when he arrived at one house on his route. As he stopped and brought the box up the steps on the porch, a pink side table with a special note and a box with a surprise was waiting for him.
Man leaves bags of groceries for homeless people: "God bless, joyful tears and prayers"
Photo credit: deepmemory69xd/ Facebook video screenshot. A man decided he wanted to do his part in helping out homeless people. He didn't need to be thanked, and he avoided it, as he gave away the food supplies anonymously.
Driver jumps out of car, gives umbrella to couple stuck in the rain: "He was raised well"
Photo credit: SunnySkyzVideos/ YouTube video screenshot. A driver's reaction during a downpour in Washington D.C. showed how much it matters to be there for other people, even if they are strangers. Helping someone stay dry was a little gesture that meant so much to a couple who was getting soaked in the rain.
Lottery winner gifts half her fortune: "Helping others gives you a buzz, and it's addictive"
A woman who lives in Hartlepool, England, has discovered that helping others can become a habit and even more. According to her, being useful to neighbors and other members of your local community while changing their lives for the better can turn into an "addiction."
Ill teenager gives life savings, raises money for little boy: "Nothing can be done for me, but I want to help Jacob"
A terminally ill teenager decided to give his $1,350 life savings to help a little boy who is fighting cancer. He didn't stop at giving away his money, though. The brave teenager made his family proud by getting involved in gathering additional funds for the boy's treatment.
Fast food worker gets $320 tip from the community: "Bringing happiness to the world at the Sonic"
A kind initiative involving a positive and determined young man who works at the Sonic showed just how much it matters to smile, be cheerful, and give the very best service. A great attitude always makes a difference, and this time the dedicated employee got a surprise tip that he wasn't expecting.
Men try to get $8,000 from grandma, she catches them in the act: "He fell for it"
Photo credit: NassauCountyPD/ Facebook video screenshot. A grandmother from Long Island realized she was about to be tricked into giving money away by scammers. So, when she got the strange phone call asking her for $8,000, she decided to turn the game on them.
Officers gift money at the pump: "Handshakes, hugs, and kindness"
The police department in Oceanside, California, has launched a new initiative to help people who struggle due to high fuel costs. From now on, stopping at the pump won't be a stressful thing. It could come with a surprise meeting and possibly a gift.
Mom posts Hail Mary at 5 a.m., stranger helps son: "She set our trip off on the right foot"
A woman acted on a kind impulse after seeing an online post written by a mom who was going on vacation with her family in Mexico. This act of kindness left the whole family feeling grateful, just when they thought their plans would have to be canceled.
Teen who lost truck in tornado gets new ride: "May your blessings multiply"
Photo credit: brucelowrie/ Facebook video screenshot. A Texas teenager whose red truck was severely damaged in a tornado got an amazing gift to save him from walking long distances. His family also got help for other expenses brought on by the severe weather.
Mountain lion cub needs bottle feeding after losing mom: "Prayers for sweet Rose"
Photo credit: oaklandzoo/ Facebook video screenshot. As they were exploring San Mateo, California, a group of hikers suddenly spotted a mountain lion cub. It didn't look like the cub was doing well, and there was no trace of mom, so the hikers notified the wildlife experts.
Officers help homeless man on cold night: "You taking me to jail? No, we're going to Ross"
Photo credit: Phoenix Police Department/ Facebook video screenshot. On a cold night in Phoenix, two police officers happened to pass by a homeless man. They checked on him as he was sitting quietly just outside a PNC Bank.
Teacher walking to school meets kind stranger: "He wanted to pay for the kids' treats"
A stranger's selfless action touched a New York City teacher as she was on her way to school. The woman was carrying supplies and boxes of doughnuts and headed for the Brooklyn school where she gives classes.
Layoffs pave the way to growing business for 27-year-old man: "People around the world need someone like me"
He was laid off twice, but a Louisiana man didn't let that discourage him. He decided to take control of his own fate and turn his side hustles into a successful business. From food delivery to lawn care, home repairs, moving services, and pest control, Tyrone Smith provides a wide range of skills useful for his community.