She Rescued a Black Cat at Halloween
By Lou Dean3 min read
Saving the needy feline helped her get in the holiday spirit.
Helping others
How a Boy Turned His Dream of Training Comfort Rabbits into a Reality
By Marci Seither6 min read
Caleb Smith runs Peacebunny Island, a non-profit that raises rescue rabbits and pairs them with people who need them.
How to Spot Elder Abuse and What to Do If It Occurs
By Julie Hayes5 min read
The first step is to learn about the 7 types of abuse that can affect older adults.
Meeting Mother Teresa Led Him to a Life of Service
By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read
Hal Donaldson’s inspiring nonprofit, Convoy of Hope, feeds millions of people around the world.
Everyday Greatness: Helping Veterans Feel at Home
By Elena Tafone3 min read
His volunteer group, Harvison House, brings low-income veterans the needed comforts of home.
Making a Difference, One Lawn at a Time
By Celeste McCauley5 min read
Little did Rodney Smith, Jr., know that day when he stopped to help a senior man mow his lawn that he had taken the first step of an inspiring journey.
Someone Cares: Baking a Difference
By Katherine Kehrli1 min read
Her project donates freshly baked bread to food pantries and created bonds with loved ones through the pandemic.
Guideposts Classics: William Gargan on the Blessings of Acceptance
By William Gargan8 min read
In this story from May 1963, actor William Gargan, who amassed over 100 film credits over 30 years, shares how a cancer diagnosis ended his career but gave him a new purpose.
What to Know About Managing Your Loved One’s Medications
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Vigilance and organization are key to ensuring that prescriptions are taken safely and effectively.
Training Service Dogs Gave Them a Second Chance at Life
By Craig Grossi7 min read
As a prison guard he looked down on the veteran inmates. But then he learned how working with the dogs had changed them—and him.
Someone Cares: Adventures in Kindness
By Shannon Long2 min read
Helping others through random acts of kindness became the best way to heal her heartache.
Someone Cares: Seeds of Happiness
By Laurie Thurneck1 min read
Planting seeds became a source of happiness in the community during the pandemic.
