Category: act of kindness

Kind Gestures Bring Recipients More Joy Than We Assume

Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness, such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member, can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make the recipients feel, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin. The study finds that although…


Young Boy Helps Save Elderly Neighbour Collapsed in Ottawa Snowbank

Ottawa paramedics are expressing their gratitude to a young boy for helping save an elderly neighbour buried in an Ottawa snowbank, following a massive blizzard on Jan. 17. After eight-year-old Clayton McGuire notified his parents of the situation, they promptly called emergency services to request assistance. Ottawa Paramedic Service took to Twitter the same day to thank…


Little Boy Finds a Stray Puppy and Leaves It at Local Store

This little boy has such a big heart! Hopefully, one day, he will have his own puppy.


7-Year-Old Girl Saved Up for Plushie Toy but Aldi Is Out of Stock—so Store Manager Saves the Day

A little girl visited an Aldi supermarket in York, England, with visions of bringing home a new plushie—visions which very nearly came crashing down but for a thoughtful store manager. The 7-year-old girl, Alison, had been saving up for weeks to buy a Squishmallow toy she wanted. However, when she eventually saved enough and returned to…


Dramatic Horse Rescue

If the rescue team hadn’t arrived in time, this horse could’ve died in the cold water.


Toddler Loves Giving People Hugs

This little boy is so adorable and kind.


Police Saved Baby in a Hot Car

If this police officer was not there in time, this baby’s life would have been in danger.


Kindness Act on New York Subway

This simple act of kindness will warm your heart today.


Zach’s Birthday Surprise

What a wonderful birthday gift for children!


Man Saves Stranded Dolphin

This dolphin is so lucky to be saved by this man today.