Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families

“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”

Company will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 12 holiday movies

The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media

Dream job alert: Get paid to tour Christmas markets in Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest

Have you ever dreamed of working in Europe? This role might just be your time to shine: A tour company is looking to pay a tester to visit four European Christmas markets this holiday season. 

Gobble, gobble: Here’s why Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November

Have you ever wondered why families share turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce on the fourth Thursday in November each year? Here's how the holiday date came to be in the U.S.

Costco, HomeGoods and Lowe’s among major retailers closed on Thanksgiving 2019

Many retail chains have expanded their Black Friday hours earlier and earlier over the years, sometimes into the previous day, to get a head start on the competition.

4-year-old Hazel leads effort to fight child hunger in Michigan

Nearly 20 percent of Michigan children live in poverty, but one 4-year-old girl is doing her part to make sure others in her community don't go hungry -- and she's encouraging all of us to do the same.

Community spreads holiday cheer by waving lights outside pediatric hospital

Back for the third year, Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is a chance for the community to rally together to show pediatric patients in the hospital during the holidays that they are loved and appreciated.

American Girl holiday catalog features ‘electric’ 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome in dazzling red gown

An American Girl holiday catalog released last month featured a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome from Illinois, displaying pictures that her mother said starts an important conversation about presenting people and children of all abilities. 

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.