When then-12-year-old Connor Wright, of Lynnfield, started to complete small acts of kindness in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had no idea the impact he would ultimately have. From small ...

For a nonprofit to succeed, it takes more than the desire to make a difference. It takes the will to act and a plan to bring about genuine change. Ripple Effect Images has led by example in this ...

Have you ever launched a rock into a still body of water? The impact of the rock creates a ripple effect across the entire pond, until those ripples reach the edge of the water. It can be a beautiful ...

PORTLAND, Ore (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — Rocks carry a great deal of symbolism for Anne Carleton, an orthopedic technician at Kaiser Permanente’s Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. When you toss one in ...

Small acts of kindness can have a positive ripple effect on the community, and For All Seasons explains how it is so good for mental health.

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. A few years ago, Brian Perkins ...

A friend shared a post from the caustic political pundit Ann Coulter ridiculing the son of Tim and Gwen Walz for crying at the Democratic National Convention. “Can you believe it?” my friend asked ...

Many individuals fear that embracing kindness in their leadership style may compromise their authority, and they usually prefer to adopt a more assertive or stern approach. However, it's time to ...

Editor’s note: We asked readers to submit letters about memorable acts of kindness they’ve witnessed or facilitated, in response to Jean Kwas’ suggestion in her July 13 letter. Here is a selection of ...