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

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.

A blue gloved-hand points to a dental x-ray on a screen

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

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

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.

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.

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.

A closeup of a pile of Christmas presents and a photo of a 16-year-old girl with fair hair smiling

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.

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.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is a woman in an orange holiday crown. On the right is a stack of Christmas cards

10K strangers respond to woman's request for Christmas cards after announcing she has terminal cancer

“After finding out last week that this is probably going to be my last Christmas, I am looking for ways to make it super special,” the 47-year-old mom of three shared in a now-viral Facebook post.

A lit candle, the album art for the single "Sold Out," and Gracie Abrams singing into a microphone

Gracie Abrams just released a new song about mass shootings. All proceeds will go to reducing gun violence

Gracie Abrams, known for hits like “That’s So True” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” is tackling a new subject in her latest single: gun violence.

Betty Reid Soskin stands in front of the Rosie the Riveter National Park Education Center

Betty Reid Soskin, oldest US park ranger, dies at 104. This is what she believed was her greatest contribution

Betty Reid Soskin spent her life preserving Black history, women’s stories, and overlooked voices in the country’s national park sites.

Dolly Parton stands in front of a wall of children's books with her arms outstretched

Over the last 30 years, Dolly Parton has donated more than 270 million books to children in need

Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library as a tribute to her father, who never learned how to read.