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Education

This teacher gives her students $20 each year, with one requirement on how they spend it

The Pennsylvania teacher’s tradition stretches back a decade.

Alexei Navalny, a white man with short brown hair in his 40s, in a closeup shot.

Human Rights

Alexei Navalny died nearly two years ago. Here’s the activist carrying on his fight

Before his death in February 2024, Navalny fought tirelessly for human rights in Russia.

A retired couple, Stan and Cora Krol, hug in front of their home in Pueblo, Colorado

People Doing Good

This retired couple has raised 130+ children in foster care over the last 35 years: 'How do you say no?'

“You take these kids in because you know they’re hurting inside,” foster parent Stan Krol said.

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Health

For 40 years, this dental franchise has offered free care to anyone in need for the holidays

Comfort Dental’s Care Day has taken place on December 23 since 1984.

Two photos side by side. On the left, a tan dog plays tug with a plush toy outdoors. On the right, a screenshot of a "Chewy Claus" letter

Animals

Donate a pound of food to shelter animals just by writing a letter to Chewy Claus (aka the Santa for pets)

You only have until Christmas Eve to get your letters sent to Chewy Claus!

An elderly woman dances in the hallway of a nursing home, surrounded by people in Santa hats

People Doing Good

This family's holiday tradition? Donating Christmas decorations to nursing homes. Now, it's a full-fledged nonprofit

Their “Operation Christmas Tree” project has grown into something even bigger this holiday season.

Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift donates $1M to Feeding America to help hungry families during the holidays

“This holiday season, her continued support is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we unite to end hunger,” the nonprofit’s CEO said in a statement.

A husband, wife, and baby stand in front of a green, leafy wall, smiling. They are Andrew Rose Gregory and Casey McIntyre.

People Doing Good

After his wife died, he raised $1M to honor her dying wish: Clearing the medical debt of strangers

It has now been two years since Casey McIntyre’s posthumous “Debt Jubilee” went viral. Her husband, Andrew Rose Gregory, reflects on her life and impact.

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People Doing Good

Teen donates 800 Christmas presents to the hospital she spent her childhood in

16-year-old Lydia Brown has been donating presents to kids at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center for four years in a row.

A dog's paw is held at the vet as a person with gloves checks their vitals.

Animals

Only 200 people in the US are certified as a 'veterinary social worker.' Here's why their work's essential

As pet loss takes a serious emotional toll on millions of Americans, a growing field of veterinary social workers is emerging.

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This teacher gives her students $20 each year, with one requirement on how they spend it

Alexei Navalny died nearly two years ago. Here’s the activist carrying on his fight

This retired couple has raised 130+ children in foster care over the last 35 years: 'How do you say no?'

For 40 years, this dental franchise has offered free care to anyone in need for the holidays

Donate a pound of food to shelter animals just by writing a letter to Chewy Claus (aka the Santa for pets)

This family's holiday tradition? Donating Christmas decorations to nursing homes. Now, it's a full-fledged nonprofit

Taylor Swift donates $1M to Feeding America to help hungry families during the holidays

After his wife died, he raised $1M to honor her dying wish: Clearing the medical debt of strangers

Teen donates 800 Christmas presents to the hospital she spent her childhood in

Only 200 people in the US are certified as a 'veterinary social worker.' Here's why their work's essential

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