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Small Great Things, New York, NY (2025)

07/15/2025

Last night my son Jordan came into my room and said "Mom, let me tell you what happened to me today! I was at Walmart, went to leave, and my car battery was dead. So, I went back into the store and bought some jumper cables...

A man in a white truck was parked next to me. I asked if he could give me a jump. He said what I needed was a "new battery". I told the man that I can't afford a new battery right now that I have a 400.00 insurance bill due today. The man asked if I was a single parent because I had the baby with me and I told him "no, her mommy was at work"! The man told me to pull around to the auto dept. so I did, I thought he was going to get them to charge my battery. Walmart auto was real busy, so the man said to follow him to auto zone...

I followed him over to the auto zone. The man went inside the store, and talked to someone inside. He came out to my car and said someone would be out in a few minutes. He shook my hand, and drove off. A few minutes later, an employee came out with a brand new battery in his hands to put in my car"!

Jordan had tears in his eyes!

He said "mom, I didn't even know the man's name"!

To the gentleman driving a white truck, in North Augusta yesterday, that helped my son & granddaughter... Thank you!!

Credit: Kori Mills

07/15/2025

"This is Daniel. He sells the Big Issue outside Hillhead library. Each week, I stop and have a chat, give him a couple of quid, if I have it, and buy him a coffee from the place I go to for a breakfast. Then, when I finish my breakfast I'll usually take him over another coffee and pay for a few in advance (or suspended, as some folk call them) so he can get warmed up when it gets chilly.

Today, I did the same as usual but when I went to pay for my breakfast, the girl in the cafe told me it had already been paid for........by Daniel.

He'd won £20 on a scratch card and decided he was going to treat me for a wee change. As I took a coffee over to him, his face was an absolute picture and he told me that it had made him happy that I'd had a nice surprise and it was his way of showing his appreciation for the coffees and the chats.

If you're over Byres Road way, take a minute to say hello to him, even if you don't buy the magazine."
Credit -Joe Wilson

07/15/2025

“I drive a school bus and have a 6 grader who I would like to talk about.Last week he was talking about an elderly neighbor not leaving her house for weeks. I tried to explain how hard it could be for her to do things. On Tuesday I pulled up and he wasn't at the stop waiting. I looked over and saw him shoveling her porch. I was early so I waited for him. The other kids asked why I waited. I said anyone helping someone deserves a few extra minutes. All the kids started asking him questions about his neighbor. The next day 7 children got on the bus with blankets, food, and cards for the elderly woman. I delivered them after work. Now every day she stands on the porch and the whole bus waves good morning. I am so proud of him for stepping up and doing the right thing. He taught all the children something important. I smile with pride in my heart because of the extraordinary children I have on my bus.”

Credit goes to the respective owner

07/14/2025

"Upper elementary and higher teachers (if you are a person uncomfortable with the idea of folks menstruating, you should prob not read ahead, but then really ask yourself why you are uncomfortable with it because seriously, about half the population of the world menstruates...)

I have been doing this for a little bit now. I use my old ipsy make up bags and make "menstruation care packs" for my students who start their periods unexpectedly. In middle school this happens A LOT. I put a few pads in the bag and a couple tampons and panty liners, and I also add a few prewrapped disposable wipes. The students know that they can come ask, and they get a really pretty bag with their needed supplies inside. It's discreet and more fun that being handed a giant pad. I make sure to tell them to take as much as they may need for the whole day. I make a point to ask if they need more to take home.

These bags came in super handy even in the week that we've been in school so far. Sure, the office has pads for students, but once you've already figured out that there is an issue, the last thing you want to do is head to the office wait in line, ask for what you need, walk back to the bathroom, etc. I am right across from the bathroom and that makes it much more convenient than having to go all the way to the office. I just thought I'd share, being that it's back to school time."
Credit -Kristin Havner

07/14/2025

In the year 2000, long before the world would come to know him as a Hollywood icon, Ryan Gosling walked into a quiet animal shelter in Los Angeles—and unknowingly stepped into one of the most meaningful relationships of his life.

Among the rows of eager, barking dogs was one that barely moved. George—an old, scruffy soul with tired eyes and a silent presence. No wagging tail. No hopeful tricks. He wasn’t cute by shelter standards. He was just… there.

Everyone else walked past him. But Ryan didn’t.

He saw George.

Not for what he looked like, but for who he was.

Without hesitation, he brought George home. And from that day on, they were inseparable. George became more than a companion—he became Ryan’s shadow, his constant, his quiet reminder that love doesn’t always arrive in a perfect package.

George was there on film sets, in interviews, on long walks and red carpets. Ryan once joked on The Ellen Show, “George never thought he was a dog—he thought he was a rockstar.” Even at 17, he still had his quiet charisma.

But behind the humor was something unspoken… something sacred.

George wasn’t just a dog. He was family.

Ryan wore his tag on a chain, printed his face on t-shirts, and spoke about him the way you talk about someone who’s changed you. Because George had. He’d given Ryan a kind of love that asks for nothing—and gives everything.

When George passed away, Ryan didn’t just mourn a pet. He grieved the loss of a true friend, a presence that had silently shaped his heart.

But the story didn’t end there.

One day, driving with Eva Mendes, Ryan saw a dog darting through traffic. No cameras. No fans. Just instinct. He turned the car around, got out, and saved the dog.

No applause. Just compassion.

Over the years, Ryan has spoken out against animal cruelty, supported adoptions, and quietly stood for the voiceless—not for praise, but because he knows the truth:

Sometimes, it’s the ones the world forgets who love us the most.

George wasn’t a one-time miracle. He was proof of something bigger. Of the thousands of dogs still waiting behind cold steel bars, hoping someone will stop… and see them.

Because sometimes, all it takes is a moment—a glance, a decision, a soft place in your heart—to change a life.

And sometimes… they change yours right back.

"Don’t shop. Adopt. Because they’re not just looking for a home.

They’re waiting to teach you how to love."

07/14/2025

"I just had a phone call from my friend's phone, but it wasn’t my friend on the line. Instead, it was a man named Mark Woolfe from Smiling Times. He explained that he had found the phone, along with some other belongings, on a bench and was trying to trace the owner...

I told him to take the phone home with him, and I would arrange for my friend to collect it from there. Mark’s response stopped me in my tracks: “This is my home, I sleep here at the bus stop.”

Despite being homeless, Mark went out of his way to return the phone. What an absolutely amazing and selfless man. Good on you, Mark! This story deserves to be shared far and wide."

07/14/2025

"As I was coming home from Baton Rouge one of my tires blew out. I was freaking out trying to desperately find someone at the gas station to help. I so happened to look over and see a Sherriff pumping his gas, so I walk over and kindly ask him if he could help since I was alone and 4 hours from home. He looked at me and kind of brushed me off as if he had better things to do.
This gentleman in the picture named Klennis overheard and saw that the cop wasn't interested in helping me and said "come on I will help you". Klennis knew the tire wasn't any good anymore. I thought I had a spare in the trunk but sadly I did not. Long story but Klennis was able to retrieve a new tire at wall mart and managed to get the tire off the rim to replace it with the new tire. Klennis's son and another young man were able to help the process along. God was truly watching over me on my delay home.
Angels come in all shapes and sizes. Klennis worked 2 continuous hours trying to get me back on the road. He told me he had a daughter who was 21 and he would want the same for her if she was in my situation. I was truly blessed to be able to get back on the road and make it home safe and sound. Klennis Anders if you guys happen to run into Klennis please tell him what a wonderful man he is! My family truly appreciates the selflessness this man offered upon me." See less

07/14/2025

Back in October, a 5th-grader named Cody decided to start saving his money for something special. He did extra chores around the house, babysat, helped the neighbors with random jobs and set aside his Christmas and birthday money.

It took him six months but once he raised a little over $200, he went to his mom and told her he wanted to invite all the teachers he has had at Northern Hills Elementary school to a nice dinner to say 'thank you' for everything they have done for him before he heads off to middle school.

He designed invitations, delivered them to all his teachers (some had moved beyond the teaching profession so he had to track them down) made the reservation at a nice restaurant, and bought each teacher flowers.

On the night of the dinner, he read a speech he had prepared thanking each teacher for all they have done and said he wanted to show each of them he could work hard for them like they all had worked hard for him. He then informed them he would be paying for the entire meal.

When asked why this was important to him he simply said, "I love my dad. He works so hard for his students and even misses most of our things so he can tutor kids who need extra help. I know my teachers work hard for me so I want to say thank you and show them I can work hard for them, too."

That's teacher appreciation at its finest. He's only 11, but he gets it.❤️
Credit goes to respective owner~

07/13/2025

My son is a quadriplegic and drives a modified van. This morning when he went to drive off in his van, the front driver's side tire fell off! All the lug nuts came out and the rim and tire were damaged. Apparently someone attempted to steal the tire in the middle of the night but because it is a modified van could not get the tire off with a regular jack. This kind of incident is annoying for able bodied people. But when you are paralyzed and in a wheelchair, and you lose the use of your modified vehicle, it becomes extremely problematic!
After much calling, we finally found a towing company that could come right away with a flatbed tow truck to take the van to the shop. Jason from 'On Time Towing' in Richmond, VA went above and beyond to help my son out. He had to rig a system to get the van just enough on the bed of the tow truck to get a jack underneath to remove the damaged tire. These modified vans have lowered floors and it took sometime to even do that.
Once Jason saw the hub assembly was not damaged, he offered to put on the spare tire for my son so it did not have to be towed. It was a very hot and humid day today as well! Jason truly was a life saver for my son! My son was able to drive his vehicle to an important event this evening until he can get to the shop on Monday. Thank you, Jason! You rock!
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Text Credit: Caroline Smith

07/13/2025

“An 83-year-old man was preparing to step onto the down escalator at the Holyoke Mall in Ingleside, Massachusetts, last summer... but suddenly stopped. Fear was obvious in his eyes, and he trembled. That did not go unnoticed. 23-year-old Alonzo Johnson caught it; he could tell the man was scared to death to step onto that escalator. So Alonzo quickly changed his course and headed over to the frightened, elderly man. He asked the man if he could help him down the escalator. The man said Yes, and Alonzo took him by the arm and the two of them carefully stepped onto the escalator. A friend Alonzo was with in the mall took a photo of the two riding down the escalator.”

“Alonzo, who had no idea a photo was taken of the moment.”

“My mom always tells us to be nice and do the right thing... It's really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.” And from where I sit, Alonzo's mom did a pretty darn good job bringing him up.”

Source: Sharing is Caring

07/13/2025

"Earlier this week, Sgt. Totel and Officer Ring, while working the night shift, were called into action to assist a local resident, after her mother was transported from the home to the hospital. Soon after they arrived, they discovered the adult resident had developmental disabilities and would soon awake and likely be startled by their presence and the absence of her mother.

The officers spent the next two hours attempting to locate assistance from both the county Board of Developmental Disabilities Services and the resident's home health aides. Shortly thereafter, the resident was awake, out of bed & ready to start her day!

Both Sgt. Totel and Officer Ring were able to maintain a sense of calm and normalcy for this resident, and assisted her with sticking to her morning routine. Officer Ring impressed everyone with his "world-famous" scrabbled eggs (pictured) and dish-washing skills; while Sgt. Totel assisted with the resident's shoes, jacket and packing her a lunch.

And the best part of this story...they managed to get her on the bus and off to her day program, right on time.

Thank you, Sgt. Totel and Officer Ring, for going the extra mile for this resident!"

~ Englewood Police Department

07/12/2025

At 3pm today, the Amorphophallus titanum at San Diego Botanic Garden opened its bloom!! The biggest flower in the world! (Named the co**se flower because of the rancid smell of the flowers that attracts the carcass-eating insects that pollinate it.)
Most of these plants take 7-10 years to first bloom, Then after the 1st bloom every 4-5 years thereafter. The fully opened bloom lasts around 48 hours. This one is 14 yrs old & last bloomed in 2018. Native to Sumatra.✍️

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