Heartwarming
→ Newsthat happened somewhere in the world.
Today’s three
Jeycen brings joy wherever he goes.
Jeycen enjoys community outings and hands-on play, including swimming, LEGO building, and drawing roadmaps. The article notes adoption from foster care in Massachusetts is free and outlines basic eligibility and steps such as training, interviews, and home visits.
Cedar Rapids furniture bank founder is passing on the baton
Susan Johnston, who founded Central Furniture Rescue in 2019 from a church giveaway, is retiring after seven years; the organization has diverted more than 1,300 tons of furniture to over 9,000 people in 3,700 households and is raising funds to hire its first paid CEO.
Creative Jeycen loves exploring his world
Jeycen is a happy, creative child who enjoys hands-on play like swimming, building with LEGO, and drawing imaginative roadmaps, and he thrives on community outings such as trips to the grocery store.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 361-370Millersport spelling bee winners and local events roundup
Millersport Elementary/Middle School named Jonas Dixon district spelling bee champion and announced grade-level winners, while Winterfest activities and community events at Buckeye Lake and area churches were held amid very cold weather.
Charleston weekend includes SEWE and Valentine’s Day events
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition runs Feb. 13–15 with wildlife displays, flight demos and DockDogs at Marion Square and Brittlebank Park; on Feb. 14 Charleston also hosts an Anti‑Valentine's Night Market, Cupid's Undie Run, Rom Con and the Boykin Bash benefit.
Alta Care Group names new Head Start program director
Donna Shields was named director of Alta Head Start and Early Head Start; she has more than 30 years of experience in Head Start and holds related certifications.
Small town with a big heart: Pawhuska officer reunites with woman he saved from choking
Pawhuska officer Cody Crank was reunited with Jessica Boone after he helped save her from choking; Boone and her daughter visited the police department and she credited the Heimlich maneuver and a LifeVac with restoring her breathing.
Rawn highlights intentional growth and shared progress in State of the City address
Mayor Molly Rawn used her second State of the City address to outline recent work on housing, infrastructure and public safety and to note an upcoming March 3 bond referendum.
Wine 4 Paws benefit to support Woods Humane pets on April 25–26.
Wine 4 Paws runs April 25–26 with more than 75 San Luis Obispo County businesses donating 10% of weekend proceeds to Woods Humane Society; the countywide fundraiser has raised over $750,000 since 2009.
Oregon Rotarians are creating the Oregon Peace Trail inspired by the Camino.
Oregon Rotary clubs have installed more than 1,000 Peace Poles and are developing a roughly 308-mile Oregon Peace Trail from Oregon City to Ashland, with organizers aiming to open the north-south route in spring 2027.
Richmond deactivates Extreme Weather Warming Center as conditions improve
Richmond deactivated the Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center on Feb. 10 after officials cited improving weather; the temporary shelter served about 50 residents per night over a 10-day period.
100 Black Men of Tampa Bay provides mentorship and professional clothing
The 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay runs programs like Suit Up and Show Out to fit young men with suits, shoes and ties and to connect them with mentors during Black History Month.
Historic Riverside Hospital in Houston's Third Ward set to reopen after restoration
Harris County approved roughly $200 million to acquire and renovate the historic Riverside General Hospital, founded in 1926 as Houston Negro Hospital, and officials say the site is planned to reopen on the last day of Black History Month.