Today is World Kindness Day (13 Nov) and while it’s easy to write off these national days as marketing fodder (as they often ...

Let’s be honest life’s been rough for a lot of people lately. But even when things fall apart, someone always shows up with a ...

In this increasingly angry and polarized world, I have often wondered if we’ve forgotten the power of simple human acts of kindness. When an incessant news cycle and the ubiquity of social media ...

For most people, helping others is intrinsically rewarding because of the release of dopamine. This makes the behavior ...

Ever since I saw that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20 I had the idea that many of us could honor his values and principles by doing acts of kindness and service on that day or committing on that ...

At a time when technology, markets and global change often dominate conversations about the future of business, UMass Lowell students were invited to consider a different approach: kindness.

It is natural and human to have a negative response when we witness, learn about, or are the recipients of indifference, harm, or dehumanization. Often, when we have these experiences, we may have a ...

Editor’s note: We asked readers to submit letters about memorable acts of kindness they’ve witnessed or facilitated, in response to Jean Kwas’ suggestion in her July 13 letter. Here is a selection of ...

In 1996, when the Olympics came to Atlanta, I found myself instinctively providing random acts of kindness. It started when a father was taking pictures of his family in front of the Fountain of Rings ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Some people just have a way of bringing joy to others. This month’s Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner is one of them. Her ministry is sharing joy, and she spreads it as much as ...

The Golden State superstar felt bad for not playing in a game and didn’t want to disappoint his little fans. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the game against the Miami ...

One of the most prolific big men in NBA showed off his big heart with an extremely generous gift to a college athlete. Shaquille O'Neal had a great career on the court, winning four NBA championships ...