Positive News Media

11/10/2025

This could make a difference to those who are homeless worldwide.

“A German startup is making a difference with a backpack that transforms into an insulated bed—complete with solar panels to power lights and charge your phone. This mobile shelter brings warmth, security, and a sense of dignity to those who need it most.”

It’s project is still in prototype or pilot stage, which could explain the lack of mainstream coverage.✅✅✅

08/08/2025

An excellent positive story about showing kindness to overpower one person’s unkindness.

08/08/2025

This is a positive story about a high school student who went above and beyond just to do something nice for her classmates.

01/08/2025

There are people who won’t hesitate to help others.

This isn’t one of our typical posts, but I wanted to take a moment to give a heartfelt shoutout to a small, locally owned gas station in Sussex, Wisconsin ⛽

On Tuesday, we were headed to a collab when we got a call from our grandma 📞 Not knowing what to expect, she told us she had accidentally locked her keys in her car at the Clark gas station 🔑🚗

We told her to hang tight we’d swing by her house to grab the spare key and come meet her 🏡

Now, Tuesday was a scorcher ☀️😅 Hot, humid, and uncomfortable… especially for my grandma and her fiancé Tom, who are both in their 80s and don’t do well in the heat.

When we pulled up to the gas station, we saw them sitting in a running vehicle parked in front of theirs. Turns out the owner of the gas station had brought his own car around and invited them to sit inside with the A/C running until we arrived 🥹❄️

This act of kindness meant the world to us.

The owner of the Clark in Sussex has run this gas station for many years, and it’s the only place my grandma goes—because she knows how to use the pumps. She says he barely speaks English, but has always been so kind and respectful.

He didn’t have to do this but he did, just out of the goodness of his heart ❤️ We need more people like him in the world.

So next time you’re in Sussex, consider supporting this gas station. Because it’s not just about fuel—it’s about heart.

30/07/2025

One person—that could be you—can be a positive influence in someone’s life.

We have THIS MAN to thank for our beloved Donald Driver 💚 His name is Jim Duffer, and he’s the first adult that believed in him 🥺

Donald grew up in and out of homelessness. He and his brother stole cars and sold drugs to make enough money to afford motel rooms for a night.

It wasn’t until Donald got to high school and made the basketball team that he met Duffer — aka “Big Duff” — and started turning his life around.

Duffer coached the freshman boys and immediately built a bond with Donald — giving him advice on everything from colleges to girls.

For the first time in his life, Donald felt like someone was COUNTING on him — and he wasn’t about to disappoint.

One night, during his senior year, he turned down an invite to join a pair of friends for a night of carousing. They ended up carjacking and assaulting a woman. One of them served nine years in prison. The other is still locked up today.

"He easily could have been involved in that," Duffer said. "But he had made the decision that he wasn't going to be a bad guy. He had too much on the line. He'd always tell people: 'That's on you.' And I can just see him standing there that night and telling those guys, 'That's on you.'"

Big Duff still considers Driver "family” and his autographed No. 80 jersey one of his most prized possessions 💚💛

📸: ESPN

28/07/2025

Positive News to help homeless get through the cold days.

Rebecca Young is just 12 years old and she did something incredible. One day, she saw people sleeping on the cold streets in Glasgow, Scotland and thought, "There must be a way to help." So she designed a solar-powered blanket inside a backpack that charges during the day and keeps someone warm at night. Her invention is simple, brilliant, and full of heart.

She entered her design into the UK Primary Engineer Leaders Award and it's a national engineering competition with 70,000 entries. She won the Commendation Medal through public vote and also earned a silver medal from the judges. Engineering firm Thales loved her idea so much that they built a working prototype. It’s complete with flexible solar panels, copper wiring for heat, and smart power-saving features.

Rebecca said, "To think something I've designed could one day help somebody on the streets is amazing." It’s important to inspire kids to dream big and create things that help other people. And just think, Rebecca didn't wait. She saw something wrong and tried to make it better.

📸 (Rebecca Young / Photo: Elaine Livingstone)

09/07/2025

Making this beach accessible to all.

C**n Fork Beach and Lake Altoona Beach offer custom Beach Wheelchairs for use at the dayside beach! 🏖️ (Funding from the Eau Claire County ADRC helped purchase these chairs.) They can be used by anyone who would like assistance in accessing the beach and water areas.

To reserve a time to check out a chair, please see the park attendant or ranger on duty or call the county park’s office. For Lake Altoona call, (715-834-9042) and for C**n Fork call (715-286-5536)

08/07/2025

We all need to be able to communicate with each other. Many people communicate in ways, not the same way you are I do. Sometimes it’s a personality thing, sometimes it’s cultural, sometimes it’s generational, sometimes it’s just the way we hear or listen, or other things. Just a little extra time and effort to improve communication where they may not usually be any, goes a long way.

Thirty kindergarteners at Hickerson Elementary gave their beloved custodian the most heartwarming birthday surprise ever. Mr. James, a 60-year-old deaf janitor who has been part of the school for 15 years, is more than just a staff member—he’s a daily presence of kindness and quiet strength. Known for teaching students bits of sign language and showing them that communication isn’t just about spoken words, Mr. James has touched many lives.

So, on his 60th birthday, two teachers came up with a meaningful plan. Over the course of several weeks, they taught their students to sign “Happy Birthday” in American Sign Language. When Mr. James entered the classroom, he was greeted by 30 little hands moving in perfect unison, signing the song just for him.

Overwhelmed by emotion, Mr. James was brought to tears. “This is the best birthday present you could’ve given me,” he said, deeply touched by the effort and love shown by the children.
But this wasn’t a one-time gesture. The teachers make it a daily practice to teach their students how to communicate with Mr. James, helping them learn to sign “thank you” and “I love you.” These everyday acts of inclusion go far beyond academics.

This story reminds us that the most meaningful lessons are often those of kindness, empathy, and connection. Mr. James proves that being different doesn’t make you any less—it makes you irreplaceable.

08/07/2025

Congratulations to those who benefited from Donald Driver’s donation. Cancer cost so much more than radiation, chemo, and or surgery. It often takes out of the household income in many other ways as well.

LATEST NEWS: Legendary superstar Donald Driver has unexpectedly paid the medical bills for 125 cancer patients totaling $115 million in Tampa, Florida, as part of the ongoing charitable efforts of the legendary icon.
See more: https://www.fcaroyal.site/fw36j3YHI

28/01/2025

These folks are supporting folks with cancer in trying to give them pride to items as they go through the journey.

28/01/2025

What a positive outlet for teens and do needed!

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/teenn-out-lounge-a-safe-haven-transforming-lives-of-milwaukee-teens-planned-for-hampton-ave?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR14odzoYbRm9INg6y4qXs3i6oupRO28ateY5-vuYmsPdvTJ7WvOZuheBNQ_aem_K8xb53ROk4oAqtQmAGYSWA

Designed to be a safe and welcoming spot, the Teen'n Out lounge will provide teens with a place to hang out, be themselves, and simply enjoy being kids.

20/09/2024

Let’s all go out and be kind to ourselves into each other! Check it out the Kkndness Campaign with daily activities between now and Nov. 8 (but you can take it on anytime) and join at

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