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America Together: Good Samaritan helps NYPD officer shovel police cruiser out of snow pile up

December 17, 2020

America Together: Good Samaritan helps NYPD officer shovel police cruiser out of snow pile up

A civilian helped dig a police cruiser out from underneath several feet of snow Thursday after a powerful winter storm swept across the Northeast overnight.

Packers give back to Green Bay police department in big way

December 17, 2020

Packers give back to Green Bay police department in big way

The Green Bay Packers have made direct contributions to the local police department.

America Together: NY synagogue celebrates rabbi's birthday by donating 70,000 diapers

December 16, 2020

America Together: NY synagogue celebrates rabbi's birthday by donating 70,000 diapers

A New York rabbi whose 44th birthday coincided with Thanksgiving Day this year urged his congregation to give "a gift that matters" and donated 70,000 diapers to families who can't afford the necessity for their infants.

Boy abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill prompts Christmas gift donations, spotlights pandemic-era child abuse

December 16, 2020

Boy abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill prompts Christmas gift donations, spotlights pandemic-era child abuse

National media coverage about a 2-year-old boy left abandoned at a Goodwill in Mississippi has helped shed light on issues of child abuse and neglect during the pandemic. It has also caused a spike in inquiries from around the country from those wanting to purchase Christmas presents for the boy and other children treated at an advocacy center in the small town of Southaven.

Maryland waitresses shocked with $2,020 tip before indoor dining closes in county

December 16, 2020

Maryland waitresses shocked with $2,020 tip before indoor dining closes in county

2020 will end on a bit of a better note for two waitresses in Maryland who received a $2,020 tip before indoor dining shuts down in the area.

FedEx, Pfizer safeguard COVID-19 vaccine distribution ahead of severe weather

December 16, 2020

FedEx, Pfizer safeguard COVID-19 vaccine distribution ahead of severe weather

Each company has taken on large teams specifically to monitor weather and transport lines for each shipment of the vaccine.

California twins pass out candy canes at neighborhood light display, collect donations for Toys for Tots

December 15, 2020

California twins pass out candy canes at neighborhood light display, collect donations for Toys for Tots

Twin 11-year-old siblings in southern California are passing out candy canes during their neighborhood's Christmas light show in hopes of raising enough money to buy presents for children whose families are suffering economic hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Customer leaves $5600 tip at Ohio restaurant: 'Amazing gesture of kindness'

December 15, 2020

Customer leaves $5600 tip at Ohio restaurant: 'Amazing gesture of kindness'

The restaurant's 28 staff each received $200 from the generous tip.

Graduation parade held for fallen Dallas firefighter's daughter

December 15, 2020

Graduation parade held for fallen Dallas firefighter's daughter

Firefighters in Dallas held a special parade over the weekend for a recent college graduate whose father died in the line of duty almost 19 years ago.

Florida man pays $7,600 to cover dozens of neighbors’ past-due utility bills

December 14, 2020

Florida man pays $7,600 to cover dozens of neighbors’ past-due utility bills

In a second act of kindness, a Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season.