Helping Children With Autism Find Joy And Community Through SurfingIzzy Paskowitz was desperate to find a way to soothe his son Isaiah as he experienced emotional breakdowns caused by his autism. After noticing that Isaiah seemed comforted by the...Kind World4 hours ago
6 Years Later, One Boy's Idea To Help His Friend With A Rare Disease Leads To Scientific BreakthroughsSix years ago, Dylan Siegel thought of a way to help his friend living with a rare liver disease. Now, his idea is funding life-changing scientific research.PlayKind World12:58Jun 11, 2019
How The Little Things Helped A Family Get Through A Difficult TimeTen years ago, Allie had a misdiagnosis for her autoimmune disease, which led to an extremely difficult and isolating period for her entire family. Then one day, a group of...Kind WorldJun 6, 2019
An In-Flight Chat Got This Deployed Marine Letters From Little Ones, And A Lifelong FriendAfter a chance meeting on an airplane, school volunteer LynnEllen was inspired to help Timothy feel closer to home during his first deployment to Afghanistan. The letters he received were...PlayKind World13:37Jun 4, 2019
Lava Mae Helps Bridge Hygiene Gap For Unhoused PopulationDoniece Sandoval wanted to help the homeless population in the Bay Area in a meaningful way. After speaking to unhoused people, she noticed a trend: They had difficulty taking care...Kind WorldMay 30, 2019
Giving People Forced Into Homelessness A Chance To Rebuild, With A Tiny (House) SolutionA couple forced into homelessness finds shelter and community in a tiny house village built by volunteers. PlayKind World14:44May 28, 2019
A Father Keeps The Memory Of His Son Alive Through Pedestrian-Safety AdvocacyIn the decade since his 5-year-old son Zachary was killed in an intersection, Frank Cruz has become a fierce advocate for bike and pedestrian safety in his community. He says...Kind WorldMay 22, 2019
This Chef's Culinary Program Gives Felons A Second ChanceWhen Chef Rebecca Kelly-Manders met Quintin Storey, she knew he was perfect for her new culinary program catering to a special population: people with felony convictions. It's a population Rebecca...PlayKind World12:18May 21, 2019
BONUS: A Conversation With Drummers Jonathan Mande And Jorge Perez-AlbelaIn "The Rhythm Within," we spoke to Jonathan Mande and Jorge Perez-Albela about how they developed a close bond through drumming. Here are some additional highlights from our conversation with...PlayKind World13:02May 17, 2019
University President Remembers The Tough Times And The People Who Helped Him SucceedNido Qubein's career has been stunning — even more so when you consider his journey.Kind WorldMay 15, 2019
A Young Congolese Immigrant Finds Calling With Help From His Drumming TeacherA boy from the Democratic Republic of Congo moves to Boston with his family after living through harrowing civil unrest. As he struggles in his new reality, a drumming teacher...PlayKind World13:36May 14, 2019
Inspired By Her Mother, She Road-Trips Across The Country To Gather Stories Of KindnessIn honor of her late mother, Mary Latham is road-tripping across the country to collect stories of kindness. Kind WorldMay 9, 2019
Mom Who Initially Struggled To Accept Her Gay Son Now Stands In At Same-Sex WeddingsSara Cunningham struggled when her son told her he was gay. Now she volunteers as a stand-in mom at same-sex weddings when the biological parents refuse to attend. PlayKind World13:52May 7, 2019
Social Worker Turned Doll Maker Helps Kids Celebrate Their DifferencesAmy Jandrisevits, a social worker turned doll maker, sews special custom-made dolls for children with physical differences. Kind WorldMay 3, 2019
Prepared For PKU, This Couple Kept Adopting Kids With The Rare Genetic DisorderA woman with a rare disease and her husband decide to expand their little family by adopting boys who all share the same rare disease she does.PlayKind World12:24Apr 30, 2019
A Single Moment Of Kindness At An LGBTQ Bookstore Leads To A Lifelong PhilosophyJoe Faust shares the moment of kindness he witnessed at a small, independent bookstore that shaped his views of his own LGBTQ community for years to come. Kind WorldApr 25, 2019
Abuse Pushed Him To Make Violent Plans. Without Knowing, His Friends' Simple Acts Of Love Pulled Him Back"Honestly the most transformative thing was being treated like a person when I didn't even feel like I was a human," Aaron Stark says. "That changed my whole world."PlayKind World14:05Apr 23, 2019
Small Town Welcomes Displaced Family, Then Helps Them Rebuild A Chocolate EmpireA Syrian family flees their country to escape the violence of the civil war. They end up in a small Canadian town where they discover a compassionate community that helps...Kind WorldApr 16, 2019
A Man Was Stuck In An Airport For Months — But A Stranger Became Determined To Get Him OutMorally opposed to serving in the Syrian civil war, a young man unable to leave a Malaysian airport as planned ends up tweeting about his plight. Months go by, and...PlayKind World14:46Apr 16, 2019
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