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Because teachers really are superheroes.

Source: Everyday heroes: How two teachers saved eight lives

The chain is a fascinating concept.

The Hendricks County Animal Shelter’s desperate plea for help didn’t go unanswered the second time around.

Source: After an Indiana shelter’s plea goes viral, cat food pours in from across the country

My favorite quote: “It is so awesome to still see the good in people. This has been very emotional and the outpouring of support has been wonderful.”

“We just used some to fly a 3-year-old and his dad, who had been separated at the border, from Michigan (where the son had been taken) to their extended family.”

Source: People Are Donating Millions Of Frequent Flyer Miles To Help Reunite Separated Immigrant Families

Great idea!

A local flower shop owner went above and beyond for the people who are help shaping the next generation.

Source: Georgia flower shop owner sends flowers to every single teacher at school

What a great way to start the year…

Social Bite has been employing homeless people since its creation in 2012, and has now gone one step further.

Source: This Scottish café chain has built a village for the homeless

Great idea.

A boy who was robbed at his lemonade stand was given a riding lawnmower.

Source: 9-year-old robbed at gunpoint at lemonade stand given hundreds in cash, gifts

The worst once again brings out the best…

When Ashish Sood came to Australia in 2007 he spent weeks living on the streets. His goal was to one day own his own restaurant, and when he did he was going to give away free food to the homeless. Now his dream has come true.

Source: ‘Free meal for the homeless everyday’: Restaurant leftovers bound for the bin go to those in need – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

I know that it’s not always a simple thing, but this seems so obvious it’s a wonder more food service establishments don’t do it.

Three bidders each bought 15-year-old Waylon Klitzman’s pig and donated it back to him, ultimately raising more than $10,000 for the fight against childhood cancer.

Source: This teen was auctioning his pig to fight cancer. Four bidders in a row had their own plans.

A number of people coming together for a great cause.

This sweet pup is so proud to be a big brother he never left his owner’s side during her labor.

Source: Couple missed detail about their homebirth…until they saw photos

OK, I may be a little biased on this one. 🙂

A man who lost his wedding ring in the sea off Dorset said he was “completely elated” when it was found by a metal detectorist who came to his aid.

Source: Metal detectorist finds ring lost in sea off Bournemouth – BBC News

I love this aspect too: “Mr Higham, … only asks for travel costs and a donation to charity in return for his efforts…”