We’ve put together our top 16 encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting stories to remind you of the power of human connection and that good will always win.
It goes without saying that we are all living through a hard time right now. COVID-19 has and continues to take the world by storm.
But when you look hard enough in the darkness, you can always find light. Out of tragedy, something miraculous is born. People come together in ways they never would have before.
We’ve put together our top 16 encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting stories to remind you of the power of human connection and that good will always win.
People are coming together to do amazing things for each other!
- People are leaving toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and other hard-to-come-by items for FedEx delivery workers.
- Landlords are forgiving rent payments all around the country.
- NBA players are donating money to cover the salary of arena workers.
- People are turning neighborhood libraries into free pantries full of non-perishable items for anyone who needs them.
- Retired doctors and medical students all over the world are stepping up to volunteer.
- Teachers are driving by their students’ homes and honking to let them know they miss them and are thinking about them.
- Amazon is donating 10 million masks to healthcare workers in the U.S. and millions more to other hard-hit areas in the world.
- Residents of a California neighborhood threw a surprise (socially distanced) parade to celebrate a 15-year-old’s last chemo treatment.
People are finding creative ways to stay connected during social distancing!
- A Canadian woman led a Zumba class while the entire neighborhood participated from their backyards.
- An entire Italian neighborhood came together to sing a song from their balconies.
- Many people are having Zoom hangouts with friends and family as if they are really together.
- People are continuing to hike with their friends—they are just making sure to stay at least 6 feet apart.
Other positive side-effects of COVID-19!
- The water in Venice is clearer than it has been in years.
- There has been a huge drop in air pollution worldwide.
- A Chicago aquarium has let the penguins go on a “field trip” and openly explore the other exhibits.
- And last but not least… all of our dogs and cats are the happiest they’ve ever been to have us home every day!
