America Together - Page 58

December 10, 2020

Retired Air Force colonel, 93, gives back in big way during Christmas season

John Hobson, who lives with family in Ohio, has been whittling walking sticks to sell to the community for $3 apiece and donating the money he earns to a local food bank

December 9, 2020

New Jersey police officers rescue girl from doll stroller, buy her a new one

Paramus Police Department Officers Robert Sobocinski and Ben Fox were called to a house on Tuesday afternoon where a 4-year-old had gotten stuck in her doll stroller.

December 9, 2020

Idaho couple raises $2,400 tip for waitress, a single mom working 3 jobs

Dozens of donations poured in from well-wishers.

December 9, 2020

Beloved Atlanta tavern saved after loyal customers raise $170G

After one customer started a fundraiser, an iconic Atlanta bar won't have to close its doors after suffering financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

December 8, 2020

Florida sheriff deputies deliver meals to kids doing virtual school

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office this week went the extra mile to help some kids stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

December 8, 2020

92-year-old man finds college jacket with social media help

More than 60 years after Mal Osborn earned a varsity letter jacket from the University of Maine as a track runner, he still wore it. That is, until the 92-year-old lost it in October.

December 8, 2020

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital's pandemic gear

CHICAGO (AP) — Hayley Orlinsky has made so many bracelets, looping colorful rubber bands over her thumb and index finger again and again, that she no longer must watch her hands.

December 8, 2020

NYC lawyer 'Santa' revives COVID-shutdown store, turns it into workshop

NYC-based trial attorney Dana Friedman transformed a former kids clothing shop into his own Christmas workshop.

December 7, 2020

Former NFL player Urschel sells virtue of math to youngsters

John Urschel has found that a master’s degree in mathematics, his stature as an accomplished author and his pending doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology isn’t necessarily enough to sell young students on the benefit of crunching numbers.

December 7, 2020

Mississippi Hardee's employee 'overwhelmed' with $1,700 tip, gifts

Sonya Baldwin, a longtime Hardee’s employee, was stunned to receive a $1,700 tip and other gifts from members of the local community as a token of appreciation for her sunny service.