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Love of Animals and Art Bring Crowd to Evanston Shelter
Evanston Animal Shelter hosted the Love of Animals Art Show and Sale on Saturday, pairing pet-themed artwork and kids' projects with food while keeping the adoption center open; organizers and staff said the event drew a considerable, family-friendly crowd.
Fashion, philanthropy and furry friends take over Mar-a-Lago for dog fundraiser
The Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser at The Mar-a-Lago Club drew about 800 guests a day to support Big Dog Ranch Rescue and featured a dog fashion show; organizers reported a $5 million fundraising goal.
SPCA Monterey County to host A Day of Giving fundraiser
SPCA Monterey County will broadcast its annual A Day of Giving fundraiser on March 19 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to raise funds for animal services, and the organization reported educating 12,000 children and distributing 152,000 pounds of pet food last year.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 1131-1140Toy drive in Paterson community center marks Three Kings Day
The St. Joseph's Community Center in Paterson held its third annual Three Kings Day toy giveaway, distributing toys to more than 200 local children ages three to twelve; donations of unwrapped toys were collected in December.
An Oregon family bakery prepares Rosca de Reyes for Epiphany and sells out each year
Maravilla's Bakery & Coffee in Salem prepares Rosca de Reyes for Jan. 6 Epiphany, a process that starts months in advance and often results in the breads selling out each year.
Upcoming Events in Journal & Topics area through Feb. 18
Park districts, libraries and history centers are hosting events from Jan. 7 through Feb. 18, 2026, including an Illinois archaeology exhibit and a mix of virtual and in-person programs; many events list registration or fees.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be signaling their children's future roles.
Archewell's rebrand to Archewell Philanthropies explicitly mentioned Archie and Lilibet, and Meghan's recent holiday posts showed clearer family photos; a friend told DailyMail.com this appears to contrast with earlier statements about shielding the children from public expectations.
Bloomington to honor Dr. King with free community pancake breakfast.
The City of Bloomington will hold a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Pancake Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Banneker Community Center. The event is open to all ages and the city says volunteers can register through its parks portal; volunteers under 18 must provide a signed waiver.
67-year-old woman wins $50,000 on $5 lottery ticket days before retirement
Rhonda Larson of Northeast Iowa bought a $5 'Scratch, Match & Win' ticket and claimed a $50,000 prize days before her planned retirement. The Iowa Lottery also reported recent winners of $10,000 and $500,000 in separate scratch games.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at Trane Technologies fosters belonging
Trane Technologies joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in 2025 to offer a discreet signal—often a sunflower lanyard—for employees with non-visible disabilities who may need extra patience or understanding, supported by its VisAbility Business Resource Group.
Massapequa Ground Zero worker starts foundation to spread kindness
Michael Fay of Massapequa founded the With Purpose Foundation after a cancer diagnosis to encourage local acts of kindness and support research; the foundation has provided a beach wheelchair to a 14-year-old and helped collect more than 400 backpacks for a community center.
Kindness and gratitude support mental and physical health
The author outlines research that links practicing kindness and gratitude to benefits for mental and physical health, citing outcomes such as reduced stress and improved sleep.
Woman adopts first rescue puppy and quickly realizes he's not like other dogs
A woman adopted an 8-week 'motherless' rescue puppy who grew much larger than the shelter expected, and her January 4 Instagram Threads post about the pup's rapid growth and repeated crate upgrades has drawn over 117,000 views.