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For premature babies, hand-knit clothes may be all that fits them. One woman has made and donated thousands

When her local hospital requested clothes for their NICU, Kim Franks immediately stepped up to help.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is a young Jamaican man named Rayvon Stewart. On the right is a white, half-moon shaped device on top of a bronze doorknob

Student invents self-sanitizing door handle for hospitals, receives award from prime minister

Rayvon Stewart is revolutionizing disinfection technology across the Caribbean.

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New study finds cat people donate more to charity than dog people

And there’s one group that donates even more.

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At this café run entirely by deaf baristas, you must order in sign language. (Don't worry; they'll teach you)

The Dialogue Express Café also offers sign language classes outside of business hours.

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Author outfits old pickup truck to be traveling banned bookstore: 'A rolling rebellion in the Deep South'

Karie Fugett, a military widow and mom, is turning her 1940 Ford pickup into “The Banned Wagon.”

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A neighbor sheltered 18 students fleeing Colorado school shooting in his home. He's a retired teacher

The neighbor said the students heard gunshots and ran for the woods.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is a close-up of a cross on top of a church. On the right is a half moon above a mosque.

Every year, a neighboring church and mosque join forces for a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11

The interfaith friendship has also led to coat and food drives for the surrounding community.

A photo collage of a Portland Street Response van and worker, Mr. Beast posing next to a water pump with children raising their hands in the background, a sign on a wall that says 'We're tearing down our sanctuary to build affordable housing. Join us in this journey.", and a man carrying a solar panel as two men watch behind him

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People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Good News This Week: September 27, 2025 - Tortoises, Books, & Sweaters

For premature babies, hand-knit clothes may be all that fits them. One woman has made and donated thousands

Student invents self-sanitizing door handle for hospitals, receives award from prime minister

New study finds cat people donate more to charity than dog people

At this café run entirely by deaf baristas, you must order in sign language. (Don't worry; they'll teach you)

Good News This Week: September 20, 2025 - Forest, Bees, & Green Roofs

Author outfits old pickup truck to be traveling banned bookstore: 'A rolling rebellion in the Deep South'

Good News This Week: September 13, 2025 - LEGO, Koalas, & Scientists

24 ways to thoughtfully celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in 2025

A neighbor sheltered 18 students fleeing Colorado school shooting in his home. He's a retired teacher

Every year, a neighboring church and mosque join forces for a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11

Good News This Week: September 6, 2025 - Rangers, Responders, & Reserves

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