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Florida woman delivers 124 Christmas trees to struggling families

December 22, 2020

Florida woman delivers 124 Christmas trees to struggling families

Kathy Jones, from Brevard County, Florida, has delivered 124 Christmas trees to families in need this year.

North Carolina waiter gets $1K tip just in time for Christmas

December 22, 2020

North Carolina waiter gets $1K tip just in time for Christmas

Johnny Holloway was working at Mezzaluna Brick Oven and Tap House in Henderson, North Carolina, on Saturday when he received the generous tip.

Army of military children decorate masks for front-line heroes

December 22, 2020

Army of military children decorate masks for front-line heroes

An active military wife learned how to sew masks in an effort to help droves of frontline heroes.

Charity builds beds for children in need: 'No kid is going to sleep on the floor in my town'

December 22, 2020

Charity builds beds for children in need: 'No kid is going to sleep on the floor in my town'

It started with building one bunk bed for a family in need. After taking the leftover wood from the first bunk, Mickelson and his family wanted to do more.

Injury didn't alter Eagles S Rodney McLeod's giving plans

December 21, 2020

Injury didn't alter Eagles S Rodney McLeod's giving plans

Shortly after an MRI confirmed Rodney McLeod had a torn knee ligament and needed season-ending surgery, the Philadelphia Eagles safety went to a local supermarket, helped bag groceries and paid the bill for some lucky customers.

Front-line workers honored with 'combat paper' art made from scrubs, military uniforms

December 21, 2020

Front-line workers honored with 'combat paper' art made from scrubs, military uniforms

A small arts studio nestled in the hills of Branchburg, N.J. is giving U.S. veterans a platform to share their stories and experiences through the art of making paper.

Santa uses Zoom to deliver virtual messages to children

December 21, 2020

Santa uses Zoom to deliver virtual messages to children

During the roughly 15-minute calls, Santa Bob Jordan says he still gets the usual questions about the North Pole, which, for the first time, the kids get to see firsthand.

Students gives San Francisco teacher a surprise thank you over Zoom

December 20, 2020

Students gives San Francisco teacher a surprise thank you over Zoom

A seventh-grade English teacher in San Francisco was surprised Thursday with a coordinated show of gratitude by her students over during a virtual classroom lesson.

New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding

December 20, 2020

New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding

A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.

Historic Louisiana hurricane season leaves people homeless for the holidays

December 19, 2020

Historic Louisiana hurricane season leaves people homeless for the holidays

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 1,000 people are currently in hotel rooms because of Hurricane Laura. FEMA estimates it will be "early summer 2021" before it can get everyone in need into direct housing.