Most Popular Acts of Kindness Stories

15 hours in 10 degrees

shared by Bryan

  On the afternoon of February 1st 2008, my girlfriend and I were on our way to pick up my son from his mother in rural California.  A little town called Cedarville, close to Nevada and Ore

Locked keys in car

shared by Nancy Swanson

It was right before Christmas this year and I was on a mission running errands--too much to do in one day!  I stopped in at my favorite florist, Gainan's in Billings, bought a few gifts and

Recycle old cell phones to save a gorilla habitat

shared by teboj27

The Buffalo Zoo teamed up with Eco-Cell, a non-profit organization, to collect and recycle old cell phones.Eco-cell encourages organizations like the Buffalo Zoo to coll

Acts of Kindness/Wonderful Neighbors

shared by dfarkas1989

God was smiling on me the day He placed me in this neighborhood next to two of the nicest people I've ever met.  How significant they would become in my life, I could not have imagined. In t

A Half-Dozen Headricks

by Marti Attoun

A caring community adopt the famous Kansas sextuplets.

Rescue Squad

by Marti Attoun

The first time Roger Wood met Betty Hindman last April, he wrapped her in a big hug. The first time Hindman met Wood, one week earlier, she saved his life.

Acts of Kindness

by Marta W. Aldrich

Each year, American Profile publishes a collection of stories about ordinary people doing remarkable deeds for others without expecting recognition or acknowledgement in return.

Acts of Kindness

by Marta W. Aldrich

Each year, American Profile asks readers to send in heartwarming stories about ordinary people doing thoughtful deeds without expecting recognition or acknowledgement in return.

Local Sewing Guild Delivers 537 Quilts to Veteran's for Christmas

shared by gates

Medford, Oregon Chapter of the American Sewing Guild delivered the VETERAN'S QUILTS December 15th.About 20 people showed up at Fasturn Junction to make a brigade to load the quilts into the

Acts of Kindness When American Profile asked readers to tell us about acts of kindness, we were flooded

Gift from a Sheltie

shared by aspen47

I had a Sheltie, a beautiful girl, who was almost 12 years old lastValentine's day when she had to be put to sleep. She was dying fromkidney and heart failure and she "told" us when it

I am visited by two angels in my time of need.

shared by Philip Patton

I had attened my high school class reunion in western South Dakota. I was traveling to Colorado to visit family. In western Nebraska I blew a tire on my car. I am on oxigen and can do very li

Good Neighbors

shared by pennyjhg

My husband is finishing up his Air Force career, and when he does we plan to move to Queen Creek, AZ.  We purchased a home there to retire in, and currently live about 7 hours away from it. &nbs

Acts of Kindness--Setting an Example

shared by 4bassets4me

Sometimes we parents don't think the kids are paying attention to the lessons we are trying to set by example, but this shows they really do!  I am the director of Bluegrass Basset Rescue, I

The Eagle Scout

shared by toyotatercel567

This is the story about an Eagle Scout named Mike Coffey who dosen't take credit for anything he does as an Eagle Scout the only thanks he needs is the satisfaction that he did a good job and tha

The Christmas Chair

shared by calberry

I have a great story to tell you about. I am a 15 year old autistic boy who has just received a wonderful present for Christmas. This may sound boring and regular, but just keep reading. I do

"A Blessing"

shared by lgipson28

I was watching the Tyler News and read the News Anchor's Dana Hughey's story - see http://www.kltv.com..keeping/ up with the hughey'sand God laid it on my heart to email Dana my testimony

Senior Prom

by Marti Attoun

Teens host a night to remember for senior citizens

Winning them with Candy

shared by Curtisragan

Over 35 years ago, Carol McCraw listened with sympathy as Bro. John Yoder, an Amish preacher, begged people to get involved in prison ministry.  He needed help and she was touched with his

Stars shine bright for children of the night

shared by carenmahar

Country singer Brad Paisley and actress wife, Kimberly showed continuingsupport by donating $10,000 to Camp Sundown, a summer night program run by th