Kindness News
Discover uplifting kindness stories from around the world. The Good in Us highlights positive news, hopeful moments, and meaningful progress.
NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for her faith, strength and charity
Athlete Rachel Apa, 24, was running the NYC Marathon to honor her late grandfather and raise funds to fight Parkinson's ...
He Donated His Ultra-rare Blood 545 Times While Visiting Every Blood Bank in Australia
Pictured here enjoying jokes and a juice box, Trevor Bergman has now successfully donated his ultra-rare blood at all 85...
Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes
A low-calorie diet paired with resistance training helped participants lose 18.5 pounds without shedding muscle, accordi...
Smartphones, ancient tracking skills and a future for desert lions
In Namibia, rangers are using real-time data and traditional knowledge to support farmers and safeguard a recovering lio...
Good News in History, October 24
Happy 41st Birthday to Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United talisman and captain of the England national team. Part of...
Over 600 households have raised $1.2M for pediatric cancer with Halloween displays. This year, they want to break $2M
The fundraiser set an ambitious goal for its seventh year....
Strangers Help 86-Year-Old Whoâs Been Building a 62-foot Boat in his Yard Since 1987 (WATCH)
An 86-year-old man named Dale has spent nearly four decades welding a 62-foot steel boat in his front yard. Now, a wave ...
Cards Against Humanity has donated 5,000-plus games to public libraries to help 'fend off AI and brainrot'
For 6 years, Cards Against Humanity has donated free board games to public libraries across the United States....
Teenâs Wish to Return Kindness She Received Sees Her Lemonade Stand Become $5 Million Charity Engine
When summer's heat becomes too much to bear, a glass of iced lemonade is a welcome relief, but what tens of thousands ac...
Sloth Bear Named By Julia Roberts is Flourishing After Rescue From Dancing Trade in India
A sloth bear that made headlines when it was given a name by Julia Roberts after being saved from abuse is now flourishi...
NPR-Inspired Homework Leads Teen to Find Hidden Message a Decade After a Strangerâs Kindness
From Seattle's chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in ...
Good News in History, October 5
20 years ago today, the 60-year-old rock star Jon Bon Jovi, whoâs sold 100 million records, launched a charity foundatio...
'Socktober' celebrates 15 years of local kindness
Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a conce...
12-yoâs Annual âDiaper Driveâ Delivers 30,000 Diapers Off at Arizona Food Bank
Employees at a food bank in Phoenix were left scratching their heads when they saw an entire Uhaul truck of donated diap...
81-year-old refuses to stop working as wife battles cancer, then strangers try to help
Don Johnson, 81, of Texas delivered lost luggage to cover his wife's cancer costs until a viral fundraiser begun by his ...
Nike Founder Phil Knight Gives Away a Billion Dollars â the Largest Single Donation to a Public University
Phil Knight, who co-founded Nike alongside his former track coach at the University of Oregon (Bill Bowerman), has sprin...
With $1 Billion, Nike Founder Phil Knight Makes Largest Single Donation to a Public University
Nike founder Phil Knight is no stranger to big philanthropic gifts, and the University of Oregon is no stranger to recei...
Bikes Outnumbered Cars on Scottish Rush Hour Route for the First Time Ever
A combination of e-bike rentals and segregated bike lanes has boosted cycling in the Scottish capital to the point that ...
Historic Philanthropic Gift Will Expand Veterinary Care Access to Millions of Americans and Their Pets
Hoping to allow millions of pet owners to access critical veterinary care beyond their budgets, a philanthropic organiza...
Good News in History September 19
51 years ago today, Fawlty Towers premiered on the BBC. John Cleese boldly stepped out into the situational comedy scene...
A new neighborhood will be home to Canada's longest car-free stretch: 'A linear park'
The neighborhood will support an estimated 21,000 people upon completion....
Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UKâs Black-Necked Grebes
A conservation charity in the UK has turned what was once a dumping ground for material dug up during canal dredging int...
Homeless Guy Got Famous Playing Amazing Piano in a ChurchâNow Heâs Raised $50K for Charity
A homeless man who was recorded playing piano in a church on a cold January night says his whole life has turned around,...
Couple that won $155M lottery prize gives half to charity. They were inspired by Dolly Parton
Frances Connolly, who won the lottery with her husband in 2019, believes giving back is simply human nature....
How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality
âThe truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off,â said Steinem, who founded Ms. magazine and pushed for equ...
âMy life-changing career break happened because I was wearing a second hand coatâ
Richard E Grant struck gold in a charity shop â now heâs fronting a camping to inspire others to do the same...
Belligerents in 6-year Military Standoff Agree to Swap Rifles for Ballots
A civil war, military standoff, and a state experiencing double-government are all hopefully set to end after Libya's ri...
Good Samaritan Helps Mother After Seeing Her Destroyed Home on the News: âHeâs been a blessingâ
From the Bronx comes the story of a Good Samaritan who donated what he could spare to help a woman he'd seen on the news...
Florida Teens Design Charity App to Help Generous Locals Deliver âPizza for a Purposeâ
Two South Florida teens with a penchant for volunteering have used their IT skills to build an app that facilitates the ...
What dandelions, bees, and outdoor play can teach kids about their responsibilities to nature
Outdoor and nature-based programs support childrenâs connections with the natural world and the development of ecologica...
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $10M for reproductive rights
The donation will be split among 10 nonprofits âdedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.â...
The ex-oil executive trying to wean us off fossil fuels
Samantha Cooper once helped power the oil industry. Now sheâs fighting to end its hold on our future...
Zion Becomes First National Park to Get All-Terrain Wheelchair for Public Use
The world renowned Zion National Park has become the first to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for disabled visitors who ...
Good News in History, August 13
166 years ago today, Annie Oakley, who became the first American woman âsuperstar,â was born in a cabin in rural Ohio. T...
5-step sleep reset could promote healthy weight loss, nutritionist says
A dietitian's seven-day SLEEP reset helped test panelists lose up to seven pounds by combining meal timing, light exposu...
'Even the nuns are mad:' Catholic sisters stand up in support of Haitians outside ICE offices
In Ohio, they're playing a visible role among religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations after mostly Spr...
Cheese Lovers Unite: The Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy Documented in Study Without Cholesterol Rise or Weight Gain
A University of Toronto study is offering new evidence in support of full-fat dairy consumption. The findings from a 12-...
Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals Breaking Waves and Magnetic Mysteries
Scientists using Earth's most powerful solar telescope have snapped a picture of the Sun's surface that helped explainâf...
Inspiring CEO Gives Company to Charity After Working 80-hour Weeks for 58 Years, Saving it from Bankruptcy
Grady-White Boats market their vessels as the "finest boats ever crafted" which is quite the statement. GNN can't commen...
After Stranger Gives Boy a Piano, a âMozart Levelâ Is Revealed in Spite of Autism
From Colorado comes the story of a child prodigy pianist whose career was kick-started by a jaw-dropping donation from a...
New study finds listening to birdsong in a forest lowers stress â more than any other setting
Both the natural setting and the birdsong helped independently, and the benefits were largest when combined....
Volunteersâ Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan
Last year, GNN reported on the toolkit of patience and garden rakes needed to get through the 100 million-strong crab mi...
Leopards recover in Zambia as communities swap skins for synthetics
Replacing real leopard skins with synthetic furs has helped leopards recover in western Zambia, researchers say...
Jimothy the raccoon raises over $50,000 for charity
Jimothy the raccoon, who launched a thousand memes, has inspired Amazon, Alaska Airlines, Starbucks and more to donate t...
Artist auctions off painting of viral raccoon, Jimothy, raising over $12K for his local food bank
Jimothy has taken the internet by storm and captured hearts worldwide. One local Seattle artist just paid tribute to him...
Daughter Saves Dadâs Struggling Shoe Shop With TikTok AppealâAnd Customer Lines Out the Door
A daughter helped save her fatherâs vintage Italian shoe shop by posting about a pair of Y2K kitten heels on TikTokâand ...
Worldwide 'skinny dip day' boosts body positivity and raises thousands for charity
A collective $61,000 has been raised under the adage: âGet naked for a good cause.â...
Bloomberg Donates $260 Million to Ensure New High Seas Treaty Translates to Lasting Ocean Protections
Bloomberg Philanthropies has identified a funding shortfall in the implementation of many countries' ocean protection pl...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding weekend by donating $26M to charity
The couple still has yet to confirm their nuptials, but it seems theyâre in the mood to celebrate something big....
Great Smokey Mountains Will Soon Get Even Greater â Thanks to Nonprofitâs Land Purchase
The Great Smokey Mountains is set to get just a little bit greater thanks to a 600-acre donation from a south-focused na...
Five ways to support a childâs anxiety
These five simple steps can help you respond more effectively to a childâs anxiety...
Perseverance Mars Rover Completes a Marathon on Mars to Cap Off Extraordinary 5 Years
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover just completed a special milestone as it recently marked 5 years on the Red Planet. The r...
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Daisy Chain Fields' festival will give 100% of proceeds to charity. These are the nonprofits supported
The âstupid songâ singer continues her legacy of funding reproductive rights....
Good News in History, June 17
141 years ago, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York packed in 241 crates, as a gift from France. The steel skeleton...
A man ran the length of the UK, fundraising in memory of his parents. Then Harry Styles donated to his cause
The runner also received complimentary tickets to see Stylesâ âTogether, Togetherâ tour....
7-11 Owner Pays Forward Kindness from Decade Ago with Viral Signs Offering Shelter from Scorching Heat
Okay, so you can't read Japanese, but you'll want to keep scrolling to see what this "almost too kind" 7-Eleven owner ha...
Good News in History, June 10
91 years ago today, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilsonâwho, the previous day, drank his las...
Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice
A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in sleep, mood, f...
NASA announces three new Moon missions as agency races to build permanent lunar base by end of 2026
NASA announced three new Moon missions Tuesday as part of an ambitious push to establish a permanent American presence o...
Good News in History, May 26
100 years ago today, jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis, was born. One of the most influential and innovative music...
28,000 people raise $1M to help veterans in all 50 states. This one man inspired it all
This inspiring act of kindness turned one GoFundMe success story into 50....
Free Ice Cream Gift for One Child Prompts Donations to Fund Free Sweets For Kids the Entire Summer
A heartwarming, brain-freezing story comes now from the streets of Massachusetts, where a woman who offered free ice cre...
Hantavirus cruise passenger moved to tears by stranger's act of kindness during his 42-day quarantine
Jake Rosmarin has been vlogging his experience in the Nebraska biocontainment unit since he arrived from the cruise ship...
What if the news reflected what matters most to you?
A Positive News listening project will explore what people truly value â and how media can support a healthier relations...
Polish Influencer Raises $67 Million for Cancer Research During 9-day Livestream
It is understood that a recent Polish influencer recently concluded one of the highest-ever fundraisers YouTube has host...
Study Shows Littering Declined 34% Across America Since 2020
Litter across America has declined 34% since 2020, according to a new report from the Charity Keep America Beautiful. Th...
Rare Split-Colored Lobster Caught Near Cape Cod is Donated to Aquarium: A One in 50 Million Catch (LOOK)
It may not exhibit a split personality, but this lobster is so unique that the chances of catching it are around one in ...
Successful Homeless Village in Scotland Offers Residents Independence but Asks Responsibility
A small village for homeless residents has opened in the west of Scotland with the aim of empowering tenants with respon...
New study: Most Americans, Republicans included, believe that saving the environment is 'worth the cost'
A recent study from the Pew Research Center found nonpartisan support for strengthening environmental laws....
Canadian Woman Gives Free Bikes and Trikes to Thousands of Kids in the Past 14 Years
For 14 years, a generous soul in Moncton has been collecting donated bicycles and children's tricycles and holding regul...
Mariska Hargitay has helped pass laws to end rape kit backlogs for years. She just reached her 50th state
The âLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitâ star says the milestone is a âwatershed moment.â...
Londonâs unique charity-led restaurant gets a makeover
A London restaurant employing people who have experienced homelessness has relaunched, with a MasterChef judge as chef...
Strangers across the wedding industry have donated their services to nearly 300 couples with terminal illnesses
A nonprofit is helping couples who are facing terminal illness say âI do.â...
#1 in NFL Draft â And in Charity: Fernando Mendoza Just Pledged Half Million to Fight MS, Honoring Mom
The newest Heisman Trophy winner was chosen as the #1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday, but the young quarterback is also ...
Millions of Americans May Now Also Be Considered Canadians Under a New Law
Millions of Americans who have a Canadian parent, grandparent, or even a great-grandparent, will be eligible to apply fo...
Women-directed films dropped 8% in 2025. Here are 7 recent releases you can watch to support female filmmakers
According to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, women directed only 8.1% of Hollywood's top films in 2025. They nee...
His âGranborghiniâ Project Gives Elderly People Joyrides in Supercars (WATCH)
An Englishman whose grandmother took her own life while suffering from loneliness has started a turbo-charged effort to ...
Good News in History, April 22
Today is the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. Created at a time when water and air pollution were out of controlâ20 millio...
Book Fairies Giving Away 25,000 Books to New Yorkâs Children Thanks to Big Donation
More than 25,000 books are on the way into the hands of underserved residents across New York City and Long Island. They...
UpdateâDadâs âTerribleâ Paintings Hilariously Earn Thousands in Commissions With 430 Requests Last Year
In an update from a GNN story 15 months ago, this âhilariously badâ artist has raked in thousands from his âdad painting...
6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds in 24 Hours for Kids Who Donât Have One of Their Own (WATCH)
6,500 volunteers worked around the clock to build over 10,000 beds in just 24 hours for kids who donât have one of their...
Good News in History, April 5
50 years ago today, the April 5th Incident (known as the Tiananmen Square protest) helped pave the way for the end of Ma...
'Survivor' champ used winnings to start a charity pinball arcade and shelter for homeless, at-risk men
One of âSurvivorâs most iconic winners, clad in a tie-dye tank top, is Rupert Boneham. Hereâs how heâs made the most of ...
Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction
The âThe Late Showâ host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef JosĂ© AndrĂ©sâ World Central Kitchen....
The generosity experiment
A social experiment is giving away half a million dollars to fund acts of kindness globally â itâs already having a posi...
Good News in History, April 2
87 years ago today, the soul singer-songwriter and musician Marvin Gaye was born in Washington, DC. âThe Prince of Motow...
Nonprofit invents modular playgrounds for kids in war zones: 'The children helped construct them'
The design was made in collaboration with Palestinian and Sudanese child refugees....
Woman retrofits vending machine to dispense random acts of kindness
What was once a bait and tackle vending machine has been transformed into a colorful attraction dispensing kindness chal...
Spectacular Coastline Saved by Dying Donation From Reverand Who Used to Walk There
A stretch of English coastline overlooking the sea has been saved for future generations, thanks to a dying gift from a ...
Everyoneâs Liver is Only 3 Years-old, Thus WWII Vet Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in US History at 100
Two hours after Dale Steele passed away, his son received a call. The circle of life was spinning and Daleâs legacy woul...
(UPDATE) DoorDash CEO Adds $20,000 to Womanâs Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery Driver
A woman who had a DoorDash order brought to her house was shocked to see an old man on her doorbell camera. Inspired to ...
Dialing â867-5309â Will Now Connect You with a Professional Cancer Support Line Free of Charge
If you call 867-5309 these days, Jenny doesnât answer, but a telemedicine professional will. After seeing the emotional ...
Philadelphia Schools Now Guarantee Water and Bathroom Breaks and Daily RecessâWith a Ban on Silent Lunches
In a decision that one advocacy group said would âmake dignity non-negotiable,â Philadelphia schools have adopted a new ...