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Michigan-based nonprofit Fleece and Thank You sending blankets, video messages to kids in hospitals

Michigan-based nonprofit Fleece and Thank You sending blankets, video messages to kids in hospitals

A Michigan-based nonprofit called Fleece and Thank You sends blankets and video messages to kids in hospitals across the country.

January 7, 2021 6:09pm EST
10-year-old girl delivers blessings in a backpack to homeless on the street

10-year-old girl delivers blessings in a backpack to homeless on the street

As 10-year-old Nevaeh Strickland packs up a bag with supplies for the homeless, she shows a generous spirit well beyond her years. 

January 5, 2021 8:52pm EST
Meet the 2 Inkster brothers whose Christmas wish was to give food to the homeless

Meet the 2 Inkster brothers whose Christmas wish was to give food to the homeless

Christopher and Elvin Thornton, two brothers from Inkster asked for food and money for Christmas in hopes of donating it to people who are less fortunate.

January 4, 2021 11:54pm EST
Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients

Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients

An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.

January 4, 2021 6:51am EST
First babies born in the New Year announced at Metro Detroit Hospitals

First babies born in the New Year announced at Metro Detroit Hospitals

Metro Detroit hospitals celebrate first babies born in the New Year.

January 3, 2021 4:55pm EST
Homeless man runs into burning animal shelter, saving all animals inside

Homeless man runs into burning animal shelter, saving all animals inside

More than a dozen animals are alive after a fire at an animal shelter in Southwest Atlanta - all thanks to a man who is homeless who rushed in and got them out.

January 2, 2021 9:22pm EST
Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn

Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn

The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple. 

January 2, 2021 2:42pm EST
"2021, please be good to us," adorable Detroit girl has a message for the new year

"2021, please be good to us," adorable Detroit girl has a message for the new year

An adorable video showing a 5-year-old girl from Detroit saying bye to 2020 and pleading for the new year to be better has gone viral.

December 31, 2020 4:12pm EST
Family suprises frontline DTE worker separated during the holiday with car full of presents

Family suprises frontline DTE worker separated during the holiday with car full of presents

A father working the frontlines at a DTE power plant in Monroe County was unable to come home for Christmas - but still received the best surprise ever from his family.

December 29, 2020 7:20am EST
‘This shows who they are’: Deputies buy van for woman who walked miles to work

‘This shows who they are’: Deputies buy van for woman who walked miles to work

Christine Wheeler’s daily routine got a lot easier after she was gifted a free van for the holidays by sheriff’s deputies who saw her walking miles to work to support her family.

December 28, 2020 7:52pm EST
Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'

Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'

UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.

December 28, 2020 11:18am EST
‘I actually like cried’: A struggling photographer tweets about looking for work, Oprah responds

‘I actually like cried’: A struggling photographer tweets about looking for work, Oprah responds

Malcolm Manning was about to break away from photography when he captured his biggest client: Oprah Winfrey.

December 27, 2020 3:00pm EST
Alex Trebek's widow posts inspiring message about kindness on first Christmas since 'Jeopardy!' host's death

Alex Trebek's widow posts inspiring message about kindness on first Christmas since 'Jeopardy!' host's death

Alex Trebek 's widow shared a message of faith and inspiration on the first Christmas holiday since the "Jeopardy!" host's death.

December 26, 2020 4:29pm EST
Paralympic medalist cheers on little boy taking first steps with prosthetic leg

Paralympic medalist cheers on little boy taking first steps with prosthetic leg

"You’re doing great!" Leeper says to KJ, walking towards him. "You’re doing awesome!"

December 26, 2020 12:58pm EST
Young shooting victim gets holiday celebration parade party by community group

Young shooting victim gets holiday celebration parade party by community group

FOX 2 first told you about little Dior back in June, one of two children shot during a Father’s Day barbeque in Detroit.  "She’s been down, you know?" said Terrance Watterson, her dad. "She worries about her arm and things like that."

December 23, 2020 11:46pm EST
Chefs cook dinner for 1,000 Detroit families impacted by pandemic for the holidays

Chefs cook dinner for 1,000 Detroit families impacted by pandemic for the holidays

"Every dollar, every dime that you can save and not spend on food, can go to all these other bills we’re experiencing now," Chef Phil Jones said. "We know that people need to pay their rent, people need to pay for their lights and heat, and take care of their families in general."

December 23, 2020 11:28pm EST
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage

Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage

A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.

December 22, 2020 9:09pm EST
Drivers get 50 cents a gallon discount at Royal Oak Marathon

Drivers get 50 cents a gallon discount at Royal Oak Marathon

With the price down to $1.69 a gallon, word spread fast. But that's not all - the credit union also randomly passed out another $450 in free gas cards.  

December 22, 2020 8:02pm EST
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants

Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants

Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.

December 22, 2020 3:56pm EST
No speeding tickets, Inskter police give out gift cards instead

No speeding tickets, Inskter police give out gift cards instead

Inkster police and non-profit Leasers Advancing in Helping Communities help the community by passing out gifts cards instead of tickets

December 22, 2020 12:11am EST
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