John KohleppAug 29, 20191 min readGarbage Collector's Gift to a Child with Autism Sometimes bonds are created in unexpected ways and can lead to extraordinary acts of giving. A moment when we truly see another person...
John KohleppAug 28, 20191 min readIndonesian Slum Transforms into Rainbow VillageThe makeover was initiated by 54-year-old junior high principal Slamet Widodo, and was inspired by at least 3 other towns in the country...
John KohleppAug 14, 20191 min readThe Man on a Mission to End LonelinessMike Niles left his job in London to start B:Friend, a charity that fights loneliness by pairing up the elderly with local volunteers....
Cindy BrownJul 31, 20191 min readA Whole Team of NiceWhen 9-year-old Christian Larsen, who has autism, invited his entire class to his birthday party, only one girl responded--until
John KohleppJul 17, 20191 min readLove in BloomThis gentleman planted thousands of flowers for his blind wife to smell to bring joy back into her life. Read how this beautiful idea...
Cindy BrownJul 11, 20191 min readIt Doesn't Have to Big to Be NiceSometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like mowing a lawn for someone who could use a little help. Rodney Smith Jr. has...
Cindy BrownJul 3, 20191 min readLooking Out for Each OtherI was walking to my Village today and needed to cross a residential street—one without a crosswalk. I waited for a car...
Cindy BrownJun 12, 20191 min read A Kind Offer Begets a ConnectionMy husband and I were waiting to check in for a routine procedure at the hospital when we heard a voice behind us. “Would you like me to...
Cindy BrownJun 5, 20191 min readWho doesn't love this kid?* of course, it's nice to ask someone before giving assistance.
Cindy BrownFeb 28, 20191 min read Real Nice in the SnowLast February, Chicagoan Jahmal Cole put out a tweet asking people to help shovel snow for his elderly neighbors. He was stunned (and...