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INSPIRING STORIES

Seven Sweet Words That Changed Her Life

Made to feel she didn’t belong because of her cleft palate, a young girl’s outlook is changed by a teacher’s kindness.

Remembering an Act of Kindness from Roger Mudd

How the great network news anchor helped a cub reporter feel not so clumsy.

Remarkable Stories of Inspiration and Compassion

A dedicated pastor, a nonprofit organizer and a compassionate stranger are among the amazing people inspiring our readers this week.

Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht

Broken things take a long time to repair—but together, we can keep working toward wholeness and a better future.

Why Giving Matters

The rewards of helping those in need far outweigh the cost to your pocketbook.

Who Is Your Neighbor?

The parable of the Good Samaritan provides a biblical clue.

When Natural Disasters Strike, Chef José Andrés Works Culinary Miracles for the Hungry

When people are suffering, this top chef has a three-pronged plan of attack: Show up, spread the word and pray.

When Disaster Struck, Volunteers of America Found an Innovative Way to Help

Catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge left residents looking for answers, so VOA met them in the library

What Love Built

A neighborhood reaches out to children across the globe.

Trouble at the Inn

In this classic story from 1966, a child puts the true meaning of Christmas into the annual holiday pageant.

This Sex Abuse Survivor Has Dedicated Her Life to Helping Other Victims

Her thriving non-profit organization aids sex trafficking survivors, but her work also helped heal her own painful past.

This Domestic Violence Survivor Created ‘Bolt Bag’ to Help Others

Social activist and domestic violence survivor Beverly T. Gooden hopes her Bolt Bag will make it easier for victims to leave abusive situations.

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