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There hasn’t been a great deal of good news and happy stories recently. With 860,793 coronavirus cases and 42,324 deaths confirmed globally, it’s getting hard to keep our spirits up. Plus, coronapocalypse hermits are exhausting toilet paper supplies, and it feels like we’re a step away from utter chaos.

But not so fast! These wholesome pieces of corona news are here to restore our faith in humanity. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the most wholesome and truly feel-good stories that prove love and kindness do exist in these hard times. And because there can’t be too much of a good thing, take a look at our previous joyful news compilations: part 1 and part 2. Feelin' your heart meltin' already? Share stories of kindness and real-life heroes in the comments!

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Belgian woman, Suzanne Hoylaerts aged 90, dies of #Covid_19 after refusing a respirator, telling her doctors "Save it for the youngest [who need it most], I've already had a beautiful life." Not all #Heroes wear capes !

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He came out of retirement to help with this epidemic. This man is a legend in Italy as he helped with the first heart transplant

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While you’re quarantined and working from home, your community still needs some help. Bored Panda contacted Marlena Hartz, the director of communications at the nonprofit organization GlobalGiving. She told us that, fortunately, people are happy helping others during the crisis. “Our data shows that giving continues to be strong right now, and people are responding generously to help those in need.” GlobalGiving runs a Coronavirus Relief Fund that has already raised more than $1 million.

But Marlena warns that “many nonprofits in our communities are struggling to survive in the time of the coronavirus, with lost revenue from fundraising events, sudden technology needs, and an increase in demand for help from people who need food, access to health care, and more.” Thus it’s very important to raise your voice for those in need on social media. If you have the means, consider making a donation to the nonprofit of your choice.

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Lucy Bell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of banks all over the world adjusted their mortgage repayment requirements in line with the Coronavirus outbreak, in order to accommodate homeowners and investors who may struggle paying their mortgage for a period of time. So if banks can help, why not landlords who have this option to do so?

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elfin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one needs Boris to tell them what is morally correct. Boris has no idea.

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Nina Khmielnitzky
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My landlord is raising my rent by 25$ (a little less than 2%), but only in September (instead of July - when most of the leases start in Quebec). Although I'm self employed and will have to cut costs, I told him I'd still pay my rent in April as usual. I wish he would have cancelled the raise this year.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is happening to my mother too. It makes me so frustrated. Mortgages can be put on hold for 6 months here, yet they still want to increase rent at this time. She also received a letter to say only life threatening maintenance emergencies would be repaired...which I'm pretty sure isn't legal.

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Melissa Boatman Linebaugh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to be like Paul, but I have to pay electric and sewer and trash and mortgage. We aren't charging late fees and are certainly not evicting anyone, but I can't pay the $30k mortgage out of my pocket. The important thing is for tenants to talk to their landlords and let them know what is going on so the landlords can plan on their end.

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Miraculous Klutz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here here. My parents are in the same situation. They are saying that if they pause the rent, which they can’t afford to do, then they will have to pay it back after, and if they don’t want to pay it, they will just move out.

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Christy Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They sure do and there are A LOT of greedy a******s who are only concern about getting as much paper towels, toilet paper, cases of water and cleaning products. A woman SPIT in my f*****g face today at Walmart (I'm a cashier) because she didn't get what she wanted. Prior to that, I had 2 ppl lose their s**t before 8:30 AM so yes, people's true colors are really shining.

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Patty Atwan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May God bless you over and over for the kindness you have shown.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot imagine the anxiety, worry and fear this alleviated; as well as the security, joy and love it brought to this family. @bradshaaaw YOU ARE HEROIC in your special way. Thank you!

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Kat Rogers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly, God has already Blessed You With Awesome Goodness, Kindness And Compassion... I Believe HE WILL Continue To Fill Your Life With Everything You Need! U R AWESOME!

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Victoria Valenzuela
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very kind of you, he will never forget it nor will his children, way to spread kindness.😷🙏🏼

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Thalia Lovering
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday a university student (ironically, she is studying to be a nurse) was kicked out of her flat in Birmingham. I wish all landlords were like this wonderful person.

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Wanda Hobbs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Paul, You are a wonderful person! I believe that you will be blessed in return for your kindness.

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Sara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so kind. Everyone needs to work together and help others in this trying time

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katboxjanitor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am glad the landlord can grant this reprieve, not all of them have the wherewithal to do that!

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Ana M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be nice? No, be generous, that is what this landlord did.

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Deb Torres
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ROCK ON! There’s a special place in heaven for folks like you❤️❤️❤️

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Burtine Kendall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to you Paul. Your kindness will be repaid a hundred times over.

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Monika Soffronow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is ultimately in every landlord's own self-interest to make sure that they can keep the tenants they have. It may become very difficult to rent property to new tenants, and it will not be at the present rents.

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Tasha Etzweiler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you know, Sir? YOU are what makes this World So Beautiful 🙏🏽🥰🔆

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Laura Witek
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless you - I wish more landlords were like you. My daughter is a college student and asked if her landlord would lower the rent any for a few months (they are all back at home and aren't even in the house till August!) And he wouldn't budget :( He has a FT job that is not really suffering from this shut down. These girls mostly lost their jobs till who knows when and are struggling - they didn't ask for free just some help.

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Deborah Barringer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good for you. more people should care so much and do the right thing. i'm sure he was relieved to have that worry off his mind.

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Helen White
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a wonderful thing to do. If I ever invent a cloning machine you'll be the first in it!

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Loto Bikkal
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a tremendous help, imagine the people that receive that help, the most happy in the world. God Bless You!!

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Marlena finds it inspiring to see an outpouring of support on social media for stopping Covid-19. “People are so creative. From this hand-washing parody to celebrity giving challenges, we're continually surprised and overjoyed by the ingenuity and kindness of these good people in the midst of this global crisis.”

And some people are making heartwarming donations without having much themselves. Marlena recounted the moment when Jacqueline, a nonprofit founder herself, made a generous gift to Coronavirus Relief Fund. “She said she does not ‘know what tomorrow holds’ for her nonprofit, but 'she told us that she gives not because she has much, but because she understands what it means to have nothing.'”

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A man in Morristown, NJ standing outside the emergency room with this sign. Remember to say thank you to those on the front lines!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes thankyou so much to all of you for the work you do during this difficult time.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black Button, will remember this name next time I'm able to make a liquor store run lol!

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Another way to help is supporting your local businesses. Find out if you are able to make a purchase online, which is a caring gesture amid these trying times. Many bars and restaurants have also been forced to shut down for quarantine. Consider buying gift cards for your friends and family.

San Antonio restaurant owner Steve McHugh explained that “gift cards are like interest-free loans.” The income from gift card purchases is seed money for many eateries that may help get them up and running after the crisis is over.

In the end, it all comes down to simple things—sharing food and other supplies with your neighbors or checking on how everyone is doing with a quick call. There is so much we could all do without setting foot outside our homes.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been doing math homework too! That is awesome

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then some Karen will want to talk with manager about stuff they "hiding" at the back...

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was driving out from Costco and I saw the homeless man who stands on the corner there asking for work to earn money. I rolled down my window and I told him to come over. He came up, I reached in my pocket and handed him a $50 bill. He started saying "thank you" but gasped halfway through. He said "Are you sure?!" I said "Absolutely...you need to take care of yourself too." Through a shaky voice he said "Bless you ma'am!" I said "You stay safe" and I pulled up to the stoplight and looked in the side mirror as he returned to his corner. He then folded his sign and turned away from the line of cars behind me and I could see he was crying. Remember that there are people out there with no place to go and no resources. Help where you can!

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We're quarantined but this was the most beautiful thing I saw today, and it deserves to be shared

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Breaks my heart to just think of being seperated from those you love the most at this horrible time.. That man is a real hero, not only to his toddler, but to all of us

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't surprise me. The Nepalese people are very generous and welcoming. If I had to be stuck somewhere, Nepal would be a pretty good place!

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After 11 hospital days and losing 12kg, my 78yr old dad is home and recovered from Covid in Madrid!

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Our neighbour doesn't have Wi-Fi, so we talked her through joining ours. Once on she received 70 messages from her children living overseas

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of us don't realize how important internet access is. The other day, bad storms blew through my town and knocked out not only my power but also my Internet service. Power was restored in a few hours, but I had to summon a technician to restore my Internet connection. Normally, I would go to the nearby library - walking distance, yay - and use their service; but thanks to COVID-19 they were closed so I had to mooch off a nearby McDonald's. I did buy some coffee there, though.

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Man feeding neighbor's dog.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who don't know Amir Khan is a famous 3x gold medal light weight olympic boxer from London, England.

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My Great-Uncle visits his wife every day. She's in an Assisted Living facility as she has Alzheimer's, so he can't go in right now for safety reasons. That doesn't stop him from showing his endearing love

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a really good idea and it will be around even after this is over.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought a bunch of masks and then discovered I had leftover from when I was caring for my mother in law. So I donated what I bought to the local EMT's. They said they had enough..but then said that the Sheriff's department had been running low on gloves and masks. Don't forget about first responders. Crimes still happen during a lockdown and they have no choice but to run into the fire sometimes.

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I (27m) mentioned that I am out of work and my elderly neighbor left this on my doorstep

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Bosnia and Herzegovina. More discipline than 1st world countries

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not that we mind being called Serbia, but that is a picture of my city of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The picture was posted by our mayor to thank people for working with the city to contain the virus. We are actually doing good, people follow the rules a lot, not many are sick and people who lost their jobs or need help are being taken care of. Our government is, for once, doing a really good job.

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Minnesota & Vermont will classify grocery store employees as ER workers, qualifying for free childcare.

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