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Nice News’ 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: 19 Ideas for Your Loved Ones

Humanity / 4 min. read

Gift-giving is one of life’s great joys: the thoughtful process of picking out the perfect present, the gleeful anticipation as you watch the recipient tear into the wrapping paper — what could be better? According to researchers at the University of Notre Dame, humans are “hardwired for giving,” and the holiday season offers ample opportunity to […]

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Chicago Flower Shop Converts Vacant Lots Into Flower Farms, Employs At-Risk Youth

Humanity / 3 min. read

Update: Nice News hosted a fundraiser for Chicago Eco House during the month of February 2023. Thanks to the help of our generous readers, we surpassed our goal! On the South Side of Chicago, a “farm-to-vase” florist is transforming vacant lots into sustainable flower farms and hiring at-risk youth to help beautify the city one

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The Science of Great Gift-Giving: How to Select the Best Presents, According to Research

Humanity / 3 min. read

People around the world give gifts for various purposes and occasions, from solidifying business relations to celebrating holidays. More than just a fun tradition, anthropologists and psychologists have found gift-giving is an important part of societal integration and interpersonal connection, and giving can greatly benefit individuals’ well-being. But finding the perfect present isn’t always easy.

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10-Year-Old Cancer Patient’s Story Brought to Life by “American Idol” Alum

Humanity / 3 min. read

An American Idol alum has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish and Sing Me a Story foundations to bring an unforgettable experience to a 10-year-old cancer patient from North Carolina. Sing Me a Story is a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a mission to serve “families in need through the imaginative stories of their

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Teen Donates Books to Children With Cancer Following Her Own Father’s Diagnosis

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After her father was diagnosed with cancer, Emily Bhatnagar found herself escaping into the pages of a book. Wanting other children to find the same relief that she did, she began to collect and donate books for kids undergoing their own cancer treatments. The book drive, called “For Love & Buttercup,” started small in July

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Giving Tuesday: What It Is, How It Started, and How You Can Take Part

Humanity / 3 min. read

Giving Tuesday — widely heralded as a global day of giving back — takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. What was once a simple altruistic idea launched by two organizations has become a beloved holiday tradition that has spanned the world within a decade. The first Giving Tuesday took place in 2012, a

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A Detroit Nonprofit Developed a Heartwarming Program to “Test Caring Power” — And It’s a Success

Humanity / 3 min. read

Founded in 1971, social service outreach organization Crossroads of Michigan is on a mission “to care for any person in need.” The Detroit-based nonprofit serves 15,000 low-income or unhoused residents each year, and in 2021 alone, it distributed over 190,000 pounds of food, as well as medical supplies, clothing, and monetary assistance. But due to

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The Nonprofit Making Ikea-Style Flat-Pack Homes to House Refugees

Humanity / 2 min. read

Having safe and adequate shelter is a fundamental human right that 1.6 billion people worldwide do not have access to. Whether due to war, financial hardship, or natural disaster, not having a roof over one’s head can significantly diminish their health, safety, and quality of life. While tents provide some respite, they offer little protection

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Inside “Polar Preet” Chandi’s Journey to Become the First Woman to Cross Antarctica Solo

Humanity / 3 min. read

This past January, Captain Preet Chandi blazed a historic, though decidedly icy, trail by becoming the first woman of color to reach the South Pole alone, without assistance. While others might have been content to make history with this singular accomplishment, “Polar Preet” Chandi is not one to rest on her laurels. The trek to

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Making Magic by Giving Back: Disney Chefs Carry On Tradition of Cooking Thanksgiving Meals for the Homeless

Humanity / 2 min. read

The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is continuing a two decades-long tradition of giving back this Thanksgiving. Chefs at Disney will prepare a special holiday meal with all the trimmings — including turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, and of course, pumpkin pie — for residents of the Coalition for the Homeless of

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