Inspiring Stories

When the Pinkerton family walks into a restaurant they get noticed. Partly because, on any given day, there’s enough of them to field their own baseball team. But mostly because six of their ten children have special needs, including five with Down syndrome and one who is blind and developmentally delayed. He also has dwarfism.

Graduation day, a time when dreams and hard work merge into a future full of promise, is a monumental occasion in anyone’s life. It’s a day for the proud graduates, a moment to reflect on the journey and bask in the glory of achievement. For Timothy Harrison, a young man from Center Point, Alabama, this

In the midst of our busy lives, sometimes we encounter moments that remind us of the immense kindness that still exists in the world. Jessica Donnahoo, a mother from South Carolina, recently experienced one of these heartwarming moments when a routine visit from an internet technician turned into something extraordinary. What an Internet Technician Did

Nikki Williams-Mixon and husband LeGerald Mixon are enjoying a boardgame night with the kids when the doorbell rings. It’s to be the start of an unforgettable ride. Unexpected Delivery When Nikki opens the door, the uniformed man announces that there’s a package for Alex Williams. There’s just one problem: Alex is only 9 years old

We don’t always know when we’re going to witness something incredible happen — in fact, that’s partially why unexpected events can be so incredible in the first place. But when Joey Mustain took his daughter Stella to a fast food restaurant one day for some daddy-daughter bonding time, he had no idea that he and

Sometimes we forget how much simple acts of kindness mean to others or how they can transform a day. But leading with compassion is so important because we never really know what other people are going through beneath the surface. And often, people are going through more than we think. This story from Florida reminds

There are so many people out there who work grueling jobs with little reward, struggling to make ends meet paycheck to paycheck. In today’s economy, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of parents who are doing everything they can to keep their families clothed, fed, and housed. So when you hear about such hard workers

Kids can get into all kinds of trouble. They’re learning and exploring their limits, after all. But when one neighbor called the police over a group of kids playing basketball in Florida too loudly, the Gainesville Police Department decided on a very community-centric approach. Well, that approach didn’t just go viral and capture the hearts

We spend a good chunk of our lives working. On average? At 40 hours a week, 49 weeks a year (assuming vacation time) multiplied by 45 years…I don’t even want to do the math. It’s A LOT. So, it would be great if, during that time, we felt appreciated and valued for the job we’re

“Why do they do that? Why don’t they just go to a shelter?” she said, rolling her eyes.  That’s the reaction photographer Virginia Becker had every time she’d see a blue tarp on the side of the road, signaling ‘homeless people ahead.’ And living in California, the bluest of blue tarp states, she was rolling her