Detroiter seeks chip bags for birthday to help homeless
A Detroit woman has a goal of collecting 10,000 used chip bags to make sleeping bags for the homeless.
A Detroit woman has a goal of collecting 10,000 used chip bags to make sleeping bags for the homeless.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
Florida man pays $7,600 to cover past-due utility bills for 114 families
A Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.
A Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.
74-year-old grandmother graduates from college alongside granddaughter
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Detroit veterans in need get helping hand from Soldiers Angels
Volunteers with the Soldiers Angels usually hands out at least 75 pounds of food - to 250 veterans. But due to the pandemic, they have seen a major increase in traffic.
Volunteers with the Soldiers Angels usually hands out at least 75 pounds of food - to 250 veterans. But due to the pandemic, they have seen a major increase in traffic.
Homeless woman gone 3 years reunited with family thanks to Dearborn man
At 1:30 on a cold early morning, Mohamad Moussa found the 61-year-old huddled - near his restaurant, Al's Grill. She clearly had mental health issues.
At 1:30 on a cold early morning, Mohamad Moussa found the 61-year-old huddled - near his restaurant, Al's Grill. She clearly had mental health issues.
NAMI Mich. distributing Echo Shows to senior citizens for the holidays
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Chapter is launching an initiative to make it easier for seniors to connect with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Chapter is launching an initiative to make it easier for seniors to connect with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Retired Warren firefighter donates new furnace to single mother
A retired firefighter in Warren who owns Shimanski Heating and Cooling donated a new furnace to a deserving family.
A retired firefighter in Warren who owns Shimanski Heating and Cooling donated a new furnace to a deserving family.
87-year-old Troy man continues hauling trash, even through pandemic
Even as he nears 90, Dominic Tringali is still picking your trash - even if you leave 500 bags at the curb and even during a pandemic.
Even as he nears 90, Dominic Tringali is still picking your trash - even if you leave 500 bags at the curb and even during a pandemic.
Detroit agency Doner teams with Marvel for comic book honoring nurses during pandemic
"We thought, there is nothing more powerful than if we are able to bring the real acts of heroism, those real stories of those real nurses to life in the comic book."
"We thought, there is nothing more powerful than if we are able to bring the real acts of heroism, those real stories of those real nurses to life in the comic book."
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
Postal Carrier in Royal Oak gets Santa letters delivered and brings back responses
But with over 20 years on the job, this postal carrier has made a very, very good friend: The head of the Elves committee at the Royal Oak Post Office.
But with over 20 years on the job, this postal carrier has made a very, very good friend: The head of the Elves committee at the Royal Oak Post Office.
Dog returns to Michigan family after missing for 3 years
A Michigan dog that went missing three years ago while on a trip to Chicago has finally been reunited with her family.
A Michigan dog that went missing three years ago while on a trip to Chicago has finally been reunited with her family.
Waterford community pre-buys dozens of chicken dinners from restaurant paying it forward
The Waterford community has pre-bought dozens of chicken dinners from a restaurant, who's handing them out for free to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to pay.
The Waterford community has pre-bought dozens of chicken dinners from a restaurant, who's handing them out for free to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to pay.
Volunteer pilots take to skies for Operation Good Cheer with gifts for kids in need across Michigan
"We are kind of like Santa," said Phillip Bozek. "Our sleighs are a little bit different, but we put on the hat and do what we can to help everybody."
"We are kind of like Santa," said Phillip Bozek. "Our sleighs are a little bit different, but we put on the hat and do what we can to help everybody."