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If You’re Tired Of All The Recent Negative News, These 46 Wholesome Pics Will Restore Your Faith In America
Former United States President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” Since the election the majority of U.S citizens feel that race relations have gotten worse. These poor race relations coincide with a record high in political divides, reaffirming the popular phrase that the U.S is now a nation divided.
It can all seem overwhelming at times, so stop and take a minute. Take a break from the bad news on your social media feeds, the political pundits, and hateful rhetoric. Bored Panda wants you to remember all the good things that still happen day to day and that we can all do a small part in bringing more tolerance. We have gathered a list of stories that show random acts of kindness people have shown to their fellow citizens, and we hope it will restore some faith you have in humanity. Scroll down below and don't forget to vote for your favorites!
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#1
A Couple Of Months Ago, An Elderly Lady Asked Me To Walk Her Home Because She Was Scared She Was Going To Slip On The Ice. We've Become Friends And Now I Walk Her Home Almost Everyday
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
Old lady?! I see a gorgeous fairy, and I know I'm right because she's wearing fairy boots!
Amina Hays 7 years ago
Oh my, she's so minute! I want to carry her around in my pocket. That man's a dude. Good for him! :-)
Cathrine Simone 7 years ago
This makes me cry. I would cry if she asked me, of course I would walk her home too. I want to be this cute when I get old. <3
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#2
This Is Anthony Borges, 15. He Used His Body To Hold A Classroom Door Shut, Protecting 20 Other Students Inside As The Gunman Fired Through The Door, Hitting Him Five Times. May He Have A Speedy Recovery
Donna Baker 7 years ago
You are a true hero, you showed strength & endurance in a tough situation, and you are a survivor. God Bless You .
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kasa alex 7 years ago
I still can't believe this is even a thing kids need to deal with in America. But this kid is amazing
SandaPanda 7 years ago
I know! Here I am having trouble explaining to my boyfriends' son why someone in his class is mean to him. I can't imagine explaining what to do when you hear gun shots. If 99% of America doesn't have extreme anxiety in 20 years, I'll actually be surprised...
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Full Name 7 years ago
That word gets tossed around to include anybody who does anything someone likes. There needs to be a new word to describe someone like this guy.
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Nikki Angulo 7 years ago
I mean, kudos to him, but it shouldn’t have happened in the first place.
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Amanda Grimm 7 years ago
He's wonderful, but I can't smile at this because IT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED
Ellis 7 years ago
This is America: where school kids end up in a hospital (or worse: the morgue) instead of college because school shootings happen. Dear America, you have a beautiful country, but this kid should not have been in a hospital bed. Please, please solve your youth’s issues with shooting their schoolmates.
Kathy White Lantz 7 years ago
I'm so saddened that you had to be put in to this situation, Anthony. God Bless You for being such a hero. Your mother raised a great young man. Prayers for healing.
#3
Officer Talks Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, The Now-Father-Of-Two Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide
Luisa Vasconcelos 7 years ago
Hope you are doing better now and stay on this side for good. Lots of love and courage.
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#4
There Is A Local Group That Cuts Lawns For The Elderly, Disabled, And Single Parent Mothers For Free. Here They Are With My Grandma
Sasy 7 years ago
That was always the hardest thing growing up, Mum having time and energy to do that when I was little, sometimes our elderly neighbour would do it when doing his own, it was so kind. Good on this great people.
Rita Ocasio 7 years ago
I surely wish there was a group of volunteers where I am...being in a fixed income and having a very strict HOA homeowners association harassing me to cut the grass is a bummer. $35/week is so hard for me and others in Houston ...
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Nancy Seton 7 years ago
I read about this a few years ago. As far as I can remember the guy even started doing all of it alone, but as requests grew he started asking for and getting more volunteers. Wich made the project grew in to something much bigger on a much bigger area too. Beautiful when things like that happen. :-)
Soozie Poozie 7 years ago
These two gentlemen are exceptional human beings! I wish you all the best that life has to offer. You are making a difference and improving the lives of those around you through your amazing kindness. Thank you!!
Dawn Street 5 years ago
Getting older makes it harder to do the simple things we loved doing in our youth, like yard work. God bless them.
#5
She Took Me In 15 Years Ago And No One Makes Me As Happy. We Had The Best Xmas. I Love My Grandma So Much
I grew up in a kids home (orphanage) after losing my parents. She was my key worker there as well as my carer. When I was too old to live there and had to move out.
She was retiring at the time after 40 years as a carer and said that she couldn't stand to lose me, which kinda works out great because I love her and I couldn't stand to lose her either.
Grumble O'Pug 7 years ago
We belittle social work in our society by paying them very little. So it's all heart sometimes. And heartbreaking.
#6
Kids Do What They Feel. These Two Strangers Just Hugged In A Fast Food Restaurant
djinnjeannie 7 years ago
I often wish it was as easy to make friends as an adult as it was when you were a kid, ‘you like fries? I like fries too!!!” Hugging ensues.
Michelle Line 7 years ago
No one is born a racist. That is a learned trait (defect?). Hopefully one that these two will never learn to be.
Jace 7 years ago
Exactly. Xenophobia is an instinct, but humans don't need to be ruled by it and children demonstrate, constantly, by not being racist (until the parents teach it), just how learned racism really is.
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#7
A Stranger Helping Out Another Stranger Struggling With His Tie
Ben 7 years ago
I love this story. The wife noticed he was having trouble with his tie so she told her husband to help him and then she stood up to block the view so he wasn't embarrassed by people seeing him get his tie tied by someone else.
BusLady 7 years ago
But someone else took a photo. And posted it online. Lol
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Marilyn Roberts 7 years ago
I have seen this picture so many times now. You have no idea how it makes me feel so much every time. Tons of Love!
Tammy Chapman 7 years ago
I don't know why, but every time I see somebody helping a young man tie his tie it always makes me so proud of both of them.
Erwin Jørgensen 7 years ago (edited)
I truly love this.. Here`s a man seeing another man.. not a black, not a white, not yellow, or any other colour.. in need of help.. and (of course) he steps in and do what he can to help.. This is what wee all surrely could learn from.. No matter witch colour, race, or etnic relations,.. we are all ecual humans.. and ought to treat eatchother as sutch ..
#8
A Nurse Bends Down And Gets Ready To Hug Her Former Patient, Who Was Paralyzed From The Waist Down
Naomi Armitage 7 years ago
Thanks for posting that. This GIF moves too fast--I can slow down the YouTube vid, enjoy it more.
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John Backus 7 years ago
OMG !!! this is the most beautiful thing I have seen in months, I'm crying !
#9
7-Year-Old Boy Donates $20 From Piggy Bank To Help Vandalized Mosque. Wanted Apple iPad. So He Got One
"Dear Jack,
You had saved $20 in your piggybank for an Apple iPad. But then a local Islamic mosque was vandalized, so you donated your $20 to this local Texas mosque. Because of your amazing generosity & kind heart, please enjoy this Apple iPad with our sincere thanks :)
Love,
The American Muslim Community :)
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
This. This is America. We help each other out. We celebrate our variety. We appreciate and respect all religions. We can be our best, we can overcome the bigotry and division.
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 7 years ago
I wish people who have no religion were respected.
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Moose Merrick 7 years ago
This shows that Islamaphobia is not something people are born with, it's something that's taught now days
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
I cried when I read this, first for Jack's generosity, and then for the Muslim community's.
jevais 7 years ago
So surprising that this little guy did this. He most have wonderful and loving family. I also give him credit for such an act of pure kindness at such a young age. Also love the Iman's smile and the way his eyes show love towards the little fellow. Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing
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nazan fidan 7 years ago
I am muslim. I could not be happier to see this news. When the heart is bigger than the age. His family raised him well.. Thank you little boy on behalf of the all the muslim people around the World for giving up your Ipad to help a mosque.
#10
This Is My Uber Driver Beni, He Took Me To The Hospital And Keeping Me Company Since Most Of My Family Lives Out Of The State
Ellis 7 years ago
This is America: where it's easier to get an Uber to the hospital than to call an ambulance. Kudo's to the Uber driver for his support though 👍🏼
Maria Ofar 7 years ago
easier or cheaper, the point it in a civilised nation it SHOULDN'T be the preferred option to catch a private taxi service over getting. an. ambulance. there is something wrong with your healthcare, USA. it doesn't seem to exist
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June Rittmeyer 7 years ago
What a wonderful story - I'm sure you'll have a lifetime friendship now.
#11
Man In Red Needed Help With Son's Math Homework And Got It From A Stranger On The Subway
So today on my way from work the guy in the red sat down opened up his folder and started reading. A few stops later the guy next to him sat down and asked him what he's studying: "You look a little confused maybe I can help?". He says his son failed a math test: "They're learning fractions so I'm just teaching myself this over again so I can help him I'm 42 & don't know any of this so I'm re teaching myself." The guy in the black informed him he use to be a math teacher so he asked the guy to quiz him and everything he got wrong or was confused about he broke it down and corrected him. By the end of my train ride the guy in the red had a better understanding. He can bring home a new method and teach his child. I really love seeing things like this especially in New York.
Joannie Goulet 7 years ago
Nice to see someone helping a stranger but also to see this dad so invested in his child's education. <3
Nancy Seton 7 years ago
Helping kids (directly or indirectly) is helping the future. Way to go. :-)
Louise Bastien 7 years ago
Everything happens for a reason! Right place right time. And a great man to take the time and help another human being!
John Backus 7 years ago
This should not have to be noteworthy , it should be the norm every day, every where .
#12
Waiter Helping To Feed Disabled Lady So Her Husband Can Finish His Meal. Good Job Good Man
Daria B 7 years ago
I hope his salary got raised after this. He provided more than an amazing service.
Nancy Seton 7 years ago
Apparantly he does this every time they come over (so I've read), so the man can have a little breather of caring for his wife. Very sweet. :-)
Ann McNeil 7 years ago
His name is Joe Thomas and this was at IHop in Springfield, Illinois. He was offered a job as a nurse after this happened- the article didn't state if he accepted or not. Well done, Joe!
diane a 7 years ago
More staff in eateries like this should be trained in how to do these little things that can mean so much
Emma Perkins 7 years ago
I think everyone should be trained in things like this or at least exposed to it. You never know if/when a parent, spouse, or even child will become disabled and need such assistance and it's stressful when you've never done anything similar.
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#13
Pararescueman Sgt. Mike Maroney Reunited With A Girl He Saved 10 Years Ago During Hurricane Katrina
Bobbi Berryhill 7 years ago
aww! look at how happy she is! i wish i could give this pic just one more point. so sweet
#14
This Is What Makes America Great
Maria Ofar 7 years ago
you missed the point Full Name. adults will form tribes. children will play together indiscriminately.
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Nataliia Portillo 7 years ago
That little girl is sooooo gorgeous! Love the hair and such a beautiful smile
#15
These Boys See This Homeless Man Everyday On Their Way To School So They Decided To Help Him Out
Full Name 7 years ago
Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to motivate someone to start turning their s**t around. Let people know they still matter.
earringnut 7 years ago
it is hard to get a job the money you need to get an apartment to take a shower in when you you don't have the money you need to get the apartment to take a shower in.
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Blue Cicada 7 years ago
So many of America's homeless are U.S. veterans, people with job instability or persons with undertreated mental illness. Kindness goes such a long way.
Jessica Temple 7 years ago
It makes me so happy to see young men showing kindness to an elder, especially an elder in need.
Barbara Velasquez 7 years ago
you guys are amazing ! Thank to people like you, I dont lose hope in humanity :)
Thies Schaper 7 years ago
Top example of social orientated activity. Take the human being serious and show it to him/her.
#16
Christmas Elves Surprise The Homeless With Food And Gifts
Will Smith 7 years ago
They brought a whole decorated tree. It wasn't there in the first pic.
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#17
Dons The Don
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
If the had a choice then trash, Martha, that's who. Trash. And Nikki is an angel. Of course, to be fair, there might have been extenuating circumstances that kept his family away and the guy simply couldn't understand their absence, in which case Nikki is still an angel!
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Drewskii Wooskii 7 years ago
Sadly I see this all the time in the group home. It breaks my heart when my clients don’t get to spend the holidays and birthdays with their families because no one comes to see them.
#18
Awesome Professor
A girl in my geography class had to bring her newborn to class today. The baby started crying in the middle of our quiz. When she took him out to hold him, my professor insisted that he wouldn't mind feeding the baby and rocking his car seat until she was done. This is my so so awesome, sweet professor, on his knees.
Full Name 7 years ago
Was this really an act of kindness, per se? I bet the professor was absolutely thrilled to have the chance. If you like babies, this would be a no brainer :-)
Nancy Seton 7 years ago
It can still be kindness, even if you do it for your "own gain". :-)
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Kim Silverio 7 years ago
I had a professor who insisted I come in for a conference even though I told him my 2 year old son was really sick. He said he would fail me if I did not show up for the conference. I showed up with my little boy and halfway through the conference my son threw up all over his desk. I love Karma.
Clara Mera 5 years ago
It made me cry.... the sweet professor on his knees attending the baby while mother finishes her test.... all human heart!!!♥️♥️🤗🤗
Michael John 7 years ago
A teacher being a "Teacher." He is teaching the geography of the heart.
#19
Louisville Police Officer Helps Encourage Lady Who Has Lost 200 Pounds And Did Her First 10k
Nancy Seton 7 years ago
That is beautiful! Hope she made it all the way. (& I hope that I can run a marathon too one day (I'm overweight and my leg got shattered last year, so I am still learning to walk again ... double motivation to run!))
BusLady 7 years ago
Nancy, you go girl! You will achieve that goal. So sorry about your injury. 👍
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10K? I'm 120 lbs and cannot do 1 K. Good for her!! That's something to be very proud of.
Theresa Lynn 7 years ago
I am about half way to my 200 lbs loss goal . I hope to be able to just walk a couple miles when I get there Both of them are amazing <3
Tammy Chapman 7 years ago
I do not personally know you, but I am so proud of you. You have accomplished so much. Losing 200 lbs. is no easy task. And then taking on a 10k. You are one super-determined woman. Even if you didn't come in first, even if you came in last; you deserve a trophy, a letter of congratulations. Maybe even a FREE vacation and a FREE membership to a gym/workout program of your choice; or Yoga Classes, Zumba Classes, etc., dancing is a great exercise. And you should also get a FREE Nutritionist. If it wasn't for the fact that I live below the poverty line, I would love to help you do all of those things. Because you already have the will to do it, you've already shown that you are capable, you deserve some help to get you the rest of the way there. Maybe we can find someone who can help with celebrating your accomplishments. And that policeman is a great guy for encouraging you and for understanding that sometimes "to protect and serve" means more than just arresting people. Good Man!!
#20
Fast Food Restaurant Employee Helping Out A Customer With Disability
Emiliano Retamoso 7 years ago
Sorry to ask, but isn't this video from Brazil? I'm asking because the t-shirt of the boy is from Flamengo Football Club
José Teixeira Cal Neto 5 years ago
Yes, it is from Brazil, but the jersey is from Vitória, a team from the northeastern state of Bahia.
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M. Dianne Williams 5 years ago
"What the world needs now is love sweet love, that's the only thing that there's just too little of."
#21
A 22-Year-Old Guy From Harlem Befriended An 81-Year-Old Woman Who He Met Playing Words With Friends Over The Past Year. Last Week He Traveled To Florida And Met Her In Person For The First Time
Pollee Hamilton 7 years ago
I met a friend over the game draw something and we met laat week xx
Christina Sersif 7 years ago
After liking each others photos back and forth for a year I went and met my now husband in Morocco. <3
#22
The Man Needed A Kidney, And A Class Mate From 50 Years Ago Who He Barely Knew Answer The Call
Regina Villano 7 years ago
The power of kindness and love is just so beautiful. He saved his life
#23
‘100 Suits’ Nonprofit Gives New Suit And Fresh Start To Men Getting Out Of Prison
Simon Rushton 7 years ago
Amazing the difference a suit can make. The chap on the right looks sorted and getting on with things. Professional indeed.
Full Name 7 years ago
A suit will absolutely change a man's posture, demeanour and speech.
Load More Replies... Bored Fox 7 years ago
In my country (Finland) there is a good system for the prisoners so they can usually learn a new job when they are in a prison or do some actual work when in prison. Also the social workers usually help them some months after they get out of a prison, for example if they have lost their home they can help the prisoner to find a new home and of they have a drug addiction or alcohol problem the social workers will also help them. That has usually prevented the ex-prisoners doing more crimes.
Michael John 7 years ago
If a person has "served his/her time" they are once again potential contributing members of society. Let's give 'em that chance.
Tim Douglass 7 years ago
What we need next is more companies willing to give a guy a second chance. It's really hard to find a decent job with a record.
Kathy White Lantz 7 years ago
Donating business suits is always a great idea. That's what I did with mine when I retired from the business world about 20 years ago. They went to help young women needing a start but couldn't afford proper business attire.
#24
Charlotte Officer Talks To A Potentially Suicidal Teen With Autism
Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
We need more police with compassion and patience like this wonderful man
Alexandra Fountain 7 years ago
Some things have happened in the past that portray police officers in a bad light. The important thing to remember is that news channels usually make stories out of negativity and pain. People like this man are the true heros of society.
Gillian Black 7 years ago
there are the good the bad and the ugly. but most officers have hearts that beat or others. and helping if they can is what they will do , hope the young man is fine and still with us
Evelyn Stetson 5 years ago
The majority of law enforcement officers are like this officer. They put their lives on the line every day to keep us and our families safe. God bless and protect each one of them ✝️👏🏻👏🏾
#25
Kid Was Desperately Trying And Failing To Do It Himself. Fellow Passenger Asked If He Needed Help. San Francisco Today
Ellis 7 years ago
Why assume she's a mom? I would do that and I have no kids
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Jace 7 years ago
I love the sentiment here and the generous assistance offered... still: ties suck. The expectation to wear them needs to end.
Wyndmere 7 years ago
so does the expectation for high heels and pantyhose - they're worse than any tie
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#26
Made Cookies And Brought Them To The Local Nursing Home. This Is Mrs. Posey. She Is 112 And The Nurse Said She Hasn't Had A Visitor In Over 3 Years
Wendi Baker 5 years ago
she's outlived everyone, I'm sure. still saddens me.
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Emma Perkins 7 years ago
That's what I was thinking too. She's probably outlived anyone who she was close to and hasn't been able to make friends since she needed full-time care.
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T W 7 years ago
One. Hundred. And. Twelve. This woman has seen the first man in space, prohibition, women earning the right to vote, two world wars, the Vietnam and Korean Wars, the Civil Rights movement, the Great Depression, the Titanic, 9/11, early plane flights, Pearl Harbour, Hiroshima, Chernobyl, the Berlin Wall, JFK, Beatlemania, Watergate, the first televisions, mobile phones and computers, Elvis, Woodstock, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, the first African-American president, MH370, Y2K, Penicillin, video, satellites.... the first vacuum cleaners even! What I wouldn't give to sit down with this woman for a couple of hours and hear her story.
Nikki D 7 years ago
I've always wondered if I could just go to the hospitals and nursing homes to sit with the people who are alone. Helping with deliveries for meals on wheels when I was in school is one of my fondest memories.
Paulette Buongirno 5 years ago
In my area there is a group called visiting angels that do just that.
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Chrissy Mathies 5 years ago
People go to the NICU to hold babies. Elderly who are alone need this as well.
#27
Faith In Humanity Restored
Kjorn 7 years ago
when i see these kind of story i'm dying to be on the side not of the one who receive, but on the side of the one who give...
Michelle Line 7 years ago
Then just do it. Some are small gifts, others may be large. I've often filled up gas tanks at gas stations rather then giving cash. And will buy them food and a drink. They may be trying to scam me, but everyone needs to eat and, most likely, they don't have any money to buy gas. Another time I was in the check-out at Walmart. The guy in front of me was buying his dog some chicken jerky treats. When he realized how expensive they were, he decided not to buy them. I told him I'd buy them for him. Had him wait until I checked out and he got to take chicken jerky home to his fuzzy kids. Stuff like this pops up when you least expect it. And it is one of the BEST feelings in the world to help another.
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Bruce Scheiman 7 years ago
She is one hell of a woman!! I may not have a lot but I do what I can. Just a few weeks ago, I was in line at a grocery store. There were these two young boys, that we're trying to buy some chips. However, they only had enough money for one bag. They had two more in their hands but couldn't afford them. So of course I paid for the other two and told them to enjoy! They were really, really happy!! It goes to show, you don't have to have a lot to make somebody's day!! So KJorn, it's the little things that matter!!
Michael John 7 years ago
Her humanity is not a secret she keeps in a little pink and white bag.
Beth Heilman 5 years ago
Oh wow...Everyone needs the love of a 'big sister' and who knows when or how it will happen! God blessed both these two in giving and receiving...their smiles are a forever memory!
#28
This Boy Offering A Bottle Of Water To A Policeman During A Hot Day In Baltimore
Hans 7 years ago
If you need any argument for the senseless of violence and the virtue of kindness, take this picture.
Debra Koller 5 years ago
If you were more observant instead of looking for something nasty or indifferent to say, you would notice that on the left side of the pic next to the child, there is a man wearing a polo/T. So perhaps they ( I'm sure he is not alone) were on the move and there was nowhere to stash the sweater. Maybe he just loves the sweater.
Load More Replies... Bobbi Berryhill 7 years ago
this is true kindness right here. this little boy is so sweet. this boy deserves something special. I hope his mother acknowledged this act of kindness and gave the little boy something to reward.
Beth Heilman 5 years ago
More kindness in the world would prevent things like this happening! And a child shall lead them.
Annette Del Plato 5 years ago
What a great little boy helping a 👮♀️ On a hot day. His parents taught him to care at a young Age. 🙏💙💙
#29
Baseball Fan Holding Umbrella Over JROTC Member On Memorial Day
Noel Reed 7 years ago
This says that it was a JROTC member. That means it's a high school student who elected to learn about the military and learn about responsibility, commitment, honor, and integrity. So this is someone helping out a young person. Just enjoy it for the sweetness of generations treating each other with respect and love.
Andre 5 years ago
Just because of his age doesn't mean the act means less. Here's one individual who cannot protect himself from the rain due to ceremony, another individual unbound by that ceremony, protects him.
Load More Replies... Bored Savage 7 years ago
Even though I was born 40 years after WWII, I am sure grateful that the Americans freed my country. Otherwise we would have been in Russian hands
Paul O'Connor 7 years ago
Eh the Soviet Union were our ALLIES in WW2 along with Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union and China. So the USA wasn't the only country that helped free yours and if they hadn't you'd be in German hands now not Russian.
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Joani Uhrman Zoldowski 5 years ago
JROTC is a much needed program in our high schools. I saw first hand what a difference it made in kids’ lives where I taught.
#30
Someone Falls Asleep On His Shoulder; Lets Him Sleep 12 More Stops Claiming, "We've All Had Long Days"
Daria B 7 years ago
Had a young lady falling asleep on my shoulder in the train too once. I thought it was so cute, I wanted to kiss her head, but of course I didn't even try because that would be awkward. ♥ She woke up before my stop.
Anna Lacozza 7 years ago
It'd have been a very tender gesture. It's fault of fear if we put fences between ourselves and others.
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Nancy Seton 7 years ago
That is kindness as small as the gesture seems. I mean, most of us really feel awkward when our personal space is entered by someone, especially when there is so little of it like in a subway.
Sivi 7 years ago
Once when I traveled from Bergen by bus some migrants arrived on the bus, that was the year so many fled to Norway, who were going the same way as me. One that I would guess was 7-8 years old sat down with me while the big brother, little sister and grandparents on the other side. They looked so tired and tired and just 5 minutes after we drove from the station I felt something press on my arm. The poor boy fell asleep and slept heavily. The big brother was ready to wake him, but I indicated that this was all right. Slept for over an hour. After he woke up I got some snacks as a thanks. Really hope it's going well with them today.
Jamie Rowe 7 years ago
I was on a non stop from Honolulu to New York between to Samoan's. Well all got along really well. Eventually I nodded off and woke up later. On both sides of me on my shoulders were these two guys I had never met before. The attendant saw I was away and asked he should wake them up. I said no, we're all brothers inside.
Connie Martin 7 years ago
Something about the sleeping man's hands being folded looks like he is at peace having a shoulder to rest on.
Tiia Lehtola 7 years ago
I probably would've woken him up and ask what stop he was going to leave at so he doesn't miss it
#31
This Man Reads Everyday At Lunch To A Man Who Cannot
Nancy Seton 7 years ago
How sweet. And how sad at the same time, that so many people in this day and age still have a hard time reading or cannot at all. It's one of the greatest gifts and tools you can receive to grow in life.
RaroaRaroa 7 years ago
In this case, I wonder if the man can't read due to his sight. Those look like pretty thick glasses he's wearing.
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Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
This is the cutest thing in the world. The man looks like he’s listening so closely and is gripping every word. I love how race is not a factor either (I know I just brought it up). It’s just two humans sharing a slice of life.
Joi Behrend 7 years ago
My mother was illiterate and I went on to earn a degree in English Literature. I would love to give back in some way, like this man. Hopefully someday I can help someone learn to read since I never had that chance with my mother (she died when I was 16).
Barbara Cazorla 7 years ago
Literacy Volunteers of America trains tutors and matches them with folks who want to learn to read
#32
At A Waffle House In La Marque, Texas, This Elderly Man Told The Waitress That His Hands Weren’t Working Too Good. He Was Also On Oxygen And Struggling To Breathe. Without Hesitation, She Took His Plate And Began Cutting His Ham
Daria B 7 years ago
People working in food places, such as her, and the waiters, are not obligated to help people like this. And yet, it's not completely a non-work-related thing, since it's kinda part of the service. That's why I keep saying these people need a salary rise. Okay, I'll stop now.
BlackestDawn 7 years ago
While true that they need a salary rise I would prefer the start of that would be through a law that explicitly makes tips not count towards their salary, meaning they at least get minimum wage + tips instead of tips being part of what gets them to minimum wage levels.
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#33
NFL Runningback Aaron Jones Helping A Random Woman Though The Airport When There Was No One Available To Help Her
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
I read this story. He saw the need, stepped up to help a fellow traveler.
Michael John 7 years ago
She probably got to her destination faster than anyone else in the airport!
Cassie 7 years ago
I used to travel a lot alone as a child. There were people hired by the airlines dedicated to caring for children and the disabled back then. Is this not a thing anymore? It's really nice that this man helped, but I am saddened that he had to in the first place.
earringnut 7 years ago
if you buy a ticket you MIGHT get a ride on the plane you bought it for.
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#34
Every Time I️ Come To My Gym, This Man Is Helping This Employee With Calculus
King Rhythian 7 years ago
When I was a receptionist in a doctors surgery, and studying for a re-take of my maths GCSE, one of the nurses would always spend his lunch break with me helping me through past papers. I've never forgotten him or the help he gave me <3
Anugerah Firdauzi 7 years ago
God, not that I'm not willing to help, but I probably have forgotten lots of it
Michael John 7 years ago
Hey, "The more people that know calculus the better." is what he is probably thinking.
#35
Dude Saw A Little Old Lady Was Having Trouble Bagging Some Stuff So He Stopped And Held Her Bag Open For Her. Small Act But Man Did It Make My Day
Siddharth Rath 7 years ago
Sometimes I wonder if racism is even real because there are so many awesome people out there kicking the damn thing in the face with their kind gesture, not caring what color their skin is. Children of the modern world need to look up to these kind of people for inspiration and admiration...
#36
Yesterday My Daughter Wanted To Open A Lemonade Stand... On A Wednesday... When It Was 72 Degrees Out. Business Was Slow Until These Two Decided To Stop. They Made Her Day!
Beaver-Moose 7 years ago
I'm just imagining them speeding up to the house in their cruiser yelling FREEZE DIRTBAG!
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birdhouse 7 years ago
In my area they are actually shutting down Lemonade Stands saying the kids don't have a permit. I wish I was joking but I'm not!
TheMsLollidella 7 years ago
Aww :( what a bummer. Theres still a couple kids around my area who do lemonade stands and even have raspberry as an option, it's so cute. I hope the policemen around here dont shut them down :/
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Melodie Jones 7 years ago
I was always told never pass a lemonade stand without stopping to buy something, even if you don't want anything. I've also taught my children this.
Karol Barkley 5 years ago
How sweet to see them take the time to care! (And no, they aren't shutting her down!)
Tione Willox 5 years ago
I have NEVER passed a lemonade stand without buying a glass. It teaches children so many great lessons on their way to becoming responsible adults.
#37
Paramedics Were Helping This Little Ones Mommy Onto A Stretcher And This Kind Officer Took Over The Babies Feed
Johanna Shin 7 years ago
The baby seems a bit surprised by the fact that a man she has never seen before is suddenly feeding her.
Soozie Poozie 7 years ago
It’s like, “WHO the heck are y....” Nom nom nom nom.
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Laura Catania 7 years ago
Looks like the kind of guy who is a doting father/ grandpa
Load More Replies... Maureen Manion-Rosol 7 years ago
Dad/grandad type. He is thrilled to death to feed this adorable baby.
Louise Brigance 7 years ago
I'll bet Officer Black is no stranger to holding babies and feeding them. He looks like a pro doing it!!
Carol Harrison 7 years ago
This was probably his best day at work. Nothing more delicious than a baby to hold.
phil blanque 7 years ago
The soul-penetrating gaze of a tiny child...that man would have felt it deep in his heart. He will remember it forever! Plus, he knows what he is doing...holding her well.
Flare 5 years ago
Yeah, the officers are advised to know how to do this in case an incident like that happens
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#38
Young Man Helping An Older Man Down An Escalator
Regina Villano 7 years ago
i just love seeing this photos of young men helping the elderly, it's beautiful
Margaret Marquis 5 years ago
That man is my father! He passed away in 2007 and this picture would date from 2006 or earlier. If anyone knows the young man helping him, please contact me!
#39
So My Dads Tire Blew Up On The Freeway And This Dude, With A Confederate Flag Tattoo, Wearing A Confederate Flag T-Shirt, With Confederate Flag Car Stickers, Stopped And Changed Our Tire. My Mind Is Blown, Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
Here in southern Ohio folks wear the Confederate flag in order to DECLARE that they are racist (and frequently profess other bigotries as well). They will say it's to show pride in their Southern heritage, then spew racist viewpoints, then reassert that said racism is part of their Southern heritage. The Confederate flag might have had non-racist usage in some instances in the past, but if you're seeing it north of the Mason-Dixon Line today, it's frequently used as a declaration of hatred.
Janet Allison 7 years ago
I live in SC. You see these a lot down here (obviously) but more often than not it’s just viewed as a “southern thing” like sweet tea and grits. I feel that down here the people who wear and sport the confederate flag have largely serrated it from its origin. It doesn’t excuse the ignorance but I agree that anyone above the Mason-Dixon Line is sporting it as a statement.
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Francisco Rio Doce Martins 7 years ago
All I saw, in the comments, was racism and prejudice, exactly the opposite of the photo. Haters and idiots.
Chuck Gribble 7 years ago
wrong wrong....why is everything racist !!!!! so sick of it....just live your life as the human being you are.....color is not a problem to all people......just to the uneducated ignorant people with nothing to do but whine !!
Albert Barsanti 5 years ago
Good People come in ALL PACKAGES! People are either Good, or Bad by their actions........not their COLOR! 😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Kelly Hatton 5 years ago
Keep the idea that not everyone should be judged by their clothing etc. sometimes the the kindest people don’t look like they would be nice then you see that yes they are human too
#40
Kindness. Pass It On
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
Damn, we lost Prince Charles in America again. We'll send someone over to pick him up ;)
Jessica Temple 7 years ago
I love this. As the older man grew up in a time of negativity towards African Americans now stands side by side with a great man who if he hasn't changed his views yet he most surely has had his eyes opened by this gesture. I love this!!!
Teri Donovan 7 years ago
We were in San Francisco across the street from Ghirardelli Square....so up a very steep hill from the Bay. We were walking down to a restaurant and a woman was trying to push her husband up the hill from a doctor's office to their car (NO idea how she got him DOWN the hill in one piece).....my friend took over for her and got her husband safely to their car and in. A couple of months later that friend was diagnosed with a heart attack and an aortic aneurysm (he's fine)....I still think about just how lucky we were HE didn't drop dead!!
Kathleen Frankforter 5 years ago
Another beautiful picture of someone being so kind and thoughtful
#41
Police Officer Keeping A Man Company At A Bus Stop
BusLady 7 years ago
In my town, the bus drivers are very considerate and patient with passengers who are in wheelchairs. Some of the other passengers, not so much.
BusLady 7 years ago
Meant that other passengers get impatient and can be rude.
Load More Replies... Beth Fiedler 5 years ago
Sometimes you just need a little help....glad this officer stepped in.
#42
Just Two Guys Playing Chess In Union Square This Morning
sharron lynn parsons 7 years ago
I do believe that there are many police doing good deeds, we just don't see it happening !!!
Allen Deane 5 years ago
For every 1000 good deeds NOT televised, the most wretched of them does, and makes them all bad apples. It's sad. Not all cops are racist, just as not all blacks are criminals. But it seems that nobody cares anymore. People want a label, and a cause to follow.
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Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
People frequently forget a shield is only as good as the person wielding it. If the community properly supports their shields keeps them in good repair and gives the the proper needed and appropriate care they will be well protected by sturdy shields. A community that doesn't care gets a rusty s****y weak trashcan lid to defend themselves with.
#43
Volunteers Helping Flood Victims Evacuate In Houston
Karla Thompson 7 years ago
I live in TX. The public response was so emotional. Brothers helping brothers. We were overrun with donations to deliver. Locals using their own personal trucks and trailers with signs “we’re coming Harvey” brought me to tears.
Colleen Williams 7 years ago
I live near Vancouver, BC, Canada. I was part of a team (people from literally AROUND the globe) who manned social media and matched cries for help to rescuers. I still have some of the texts on my phone - it reminds me that you never know what can happen or who may be there to help.
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Amber Oppenheimer 7 years ago
The Cajun navy helped so much. I cannot express how much Texas and Louisiana care about our people and truly we are stronger than a storm
Leah Forgy 7 years ago
I was there. Everyone was helping everyone and anyone. Made my heart explode
#44
"Hey Sir, Can You Take A Pic Of My Waves For The Gram?"
Beth Fiedler 5 years ago
LOL Young man keeping in touch with his Grandma just as great as the guy taking the pic!
#45
This Is America
SBW71 7 years ago
You know most of these pictures show different races helping each other and I'm wondering then how in the hell do we still have a racism problem in this country? It's 2018. These pics show how we are supposed to be with one another.
MJ Beecker 7 years ago
the media as a whole wants a divisive society, helps ratings and in turn sells advertising slots to companies...
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Charley Grey 7 years ago
Once had a police officer give me $10 in gas when I stalled out 1 mile from the station. Even went to the gas station and filled my gas can for me!
Missy Finley 7 years ago
This is the last picture, and I am sitting here with happy tears and also sad ones because seeing the good in humanity is something I never want to end. Bravo, good people!!!
Joyce Noni Johnson-Mullen 5 years ago
I concur with Max L....United we all stand & embrace in God's love 💘
#46
No One Is Born A Racist
Kathleen Frankforter 5 years ago
Awwww...true no one is born a racist as it is always learned in the home most of the time. You appreciate the good that others do no matter what color. A simple touch means a lot.
Sue King Johnson 5 years ago
Amen. Racism is a learned behavior. Let's not be teaching it to our children.
Bella Negrin Cruz 5 years ago
That's right......it is taught.....children are beautiful and honest!
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Erin 7 years ago
These make me so happy. There is a lot of hate in this world, and sometimes I forget to look at anything but the hate. It's so prominent everywhere I go, this is a wonderful change of pace. Thank you to whoever posted these.
Kathleen Frankforter 5 years ago
People need to see these especially today with all that is happening out there with the shootings. June 2020 There is still a lot of good people out there. Cannot lose our faith in humanity.
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Chino Pisces 7 years ago
Exactly. The US doesn't own a monopoly on kindness.
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Paul Osborne 7 years ago
Treat people as individuals and judge them by their own character, not by a group identity. Don't blame other groups for your own poor life choices.
Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
This happens all across the world, not only in America :) Good hearts are everywhere and they resotre faith in humanity.
Monica Michelle 7 years ago
I understand what you are saying but I think those of us in America needed a little reminder of kindness and empathy
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anarkzie 7 years ago
I don't think that was what was implied, just that with all the bad press America gets with everyone hating each other that there is another side.
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Alexe Bogdan 7 years ago
This made my day and restored my faith in the human nature!! I hope you have a wonderful life, you who posted this and you the one reading this too!
Vladimir Mihajlovic 7 years ago
Solid proof that people CAN make a change! As long as we work together and help each other.
Captain Planet 7 years ago
They don't forget. They don't care. media wants ratings/views. they want the most dramatic spectacular stuff. And that doesn't always equal things that are most important or have the most impact.
Erin 7 years ago
These make me so happy. There is a lot of hate in this world, and sometimes I forget to look at anything but the hate. It's so prominent everywhere I go, this is a wonderful change of pace. Thank you to whoever posted these.
Kathleen Frankforter 5 years ago
People need to see these especially today with all that is happening out there with the shootings. June 2020 There is still a lot of good people out there. Cannot lose our faith in humanity.
Load More Replies... Chino Pisces 7 years ago
Exactly. The US doesn't own a monopoly on kindness.
Load More Replies... Paul Osborne 7 years ago
Treat people as individuals and judge them by their own character, not by a group identity. Don't blame other groups for your own poor life choices.
Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
This happens all across the world, not only in America :) Good hearts are everywhere and they resotre faith in humanity.
Monica Michelle 7 years ago
I understand what you are saying but I think those of us in America needed a little reminder of kindness and empathy
Load More Replies... anarkzie 7 years ago
I don't think that was what was implied, just that with all the bad press America gets with everyone hating each other that there is another side.
Load More Replies... Alexe Bogdan 7 years ago
This made my day and restored my faith in the human nature!! I hope you have a wonderful life, you who posted this and you the one reading this too!
Vladimir Mihajlovic 7 years ago
Solid proof that people CAN make a change! As long as we work together and help each other.
Captain Planet 7 years ago
They don't forget. They don't care. media wants ratings/views. they want the most dramatic spectacular stuff. And that doesn't always equal things that are most important or have the most impact.
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