D-Day Veteran Douglas Halley Receives Replacement War Medals After 81 Years
A researcher helped D-Day veteran Douglas Halley receive replacement military medals more than 80 years after his originals went missing.
One Person, One Difference
Real people, meaningful change: original interviews and carefully sourced stories of individuals making a difference. A NewsPositive editorial series.
At 100, Gretchen Sollo Gets Her First Birthday Party From the Store Staff Who Became Friends
After years of walking at her local hardware store, 100-year-old Gretchen Sollo was surprised by the employees who have become part of her daily life.
Army Veteran Scot Clark Finds a New Mission Helping Salmon
Through a paid Veterans Corps internship in northern California, Army veteran Scot Clark developed fisheries research skills and found a new career direction.
Hanan Ahmed Is Making Reusable Pads—and Breaking a Silence in Ethiopia
Founder Hanan Ahmed’s Addis Ababa workshop produces reusable menstrual pads, working with sponsors to distribute products and improve conversations about period poverty.
Arezoo Hejazi Gives Free Haircuts—and Helps People Feel Seen
In Burlington, Canada, hairstylist Arezoo Hejazi volunteers to give free haircuts to people facing hardship, offering care and confidence along with practical help.
Steven Beattie Is Preparing to Become a Doctor After Turning His Life Around
After time in Scotland’s Polmont young offenders’ institution, Steven Beattie changed course, studied and is now preparing to graduate from medical school in 2027.
Shashank Madala Built Kora, a Free App Inspired by His Autistic Cousin
New Jersey student Shashank Madala created Kora, a free app designed to encourage caregivers to consider—not assume—what autistic children might be communicating.
Ledger Mann, 9, Helps First Responders Comfort Autistic Children in Crisis
Nine-year-old Ledger Mann inspired sensory comfort bags for first responders, helping make emergency encounters less overwhelming for autistic children.
A Little Light for Difficult Days: Why Oleg Ugrin Created Ctrl Alt Amen
In an original NewsPositive interview, Oleg Ugrin, founder of Hikari Apps, shares how kindness, grief and his connection to Japan inspired Ctrl Alt Amen.
The Poet Who Made His Book Free: Matt Buonocore on Compassion in Action
New York poet Matt Buonocore explains why he made Our Love Is the Cure free and how creativity and compassion shape his work.