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.
Society and Community
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.
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.
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.
When Nine Seniors Missed Thanksgiving Dinner, Debbie Moreno and Tracey Wright-Grabatin Delivered Hope
Debbie Moreno and Tracey Wright-Grabatin coordinate thousands of Thanksgiving meals in San Antonio and once delivered 18 late meals to nine seniors.
At 79, John Routledge Has Painted 1,000 Pebbles to Bring Comfort to Children
John Routledge, 79, reached 1,000 hand-painted pebbles for seriously ill children, siblings and bereaved families through Momentum Children’s Charity.
Why Carol Sheardown Walks Dressed as a Giant Bucket to Help Children in Ghana
Carol Sheardown’s 14th giant-bucket charity walk in Ontario supports education, dental care and food assistance in Ghana’s Dekpor community.
Bob McCabe Is Showing That Hope, Mentorship and Community Service Have No Retirement Age
Bob McCabe, founder of the Recovery Speaking Initiative, received a 2026 Top 7 Over 70 Award for recovery advocacy and community mentorship.