Not All News is Bad!

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…”

Singer Andy Grammer recently paid the tab for a group of elderly ladies at a restaurant in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Initially, he planned to leave before they knew their meal was paid, but he felt an urge to walk over and say something before he left

Source: Singer Andy Grammer Pays Bill For Elderly Ladies, Then Realizes How Connected We All Are

Serendipity is a wonderful thing.

Kyoto University to conduct first-ever iPS-based test for incurable disease

Source: Japan approves clinical trials of stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Yet another bit of progress against a pervasive disease.

Retired U.S. Marine Tucker Zimmerman has rushed into a new battle, as a volunteer rescuing stranded horses and other livestock.

Source: Retired Marine rescues horses from raging California wildfire

Various organizations often provide support for disasters like this, but it’s not unusual for individuals to step up and help animals and by extension their owners.