May 2009 Featured Good News Video
Hope for Uganda
Brittany Merrill bridges the gap between Uganda and the United States.
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May 2009 Good News Video Archive
Homeless teen wins scholarship
A high school grad, who grew up homeless in Atlanta, lands a full scholarship to Boston University.
Tobacco town embraces anti-smoking activist's efforts
From deep in the heart of tobacco country, a young man whose great-grandfather died of lung cancer is now on a mission to get people to stop smoking — and he's succeeding. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports.
Website looks for good news
CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Justin Brown, creator of a website that celebrates companies that avoid layoffs.
High schoolers embrace hugging
For this generation's teens, hugging seems to be all the rage at high schools across the U.S. NBC's Chris Jansing reports on the trend.
Girls come to aid of Swat refugees
A group of young women moved by their peers’ plight, as well as the knowledge that what they represent – educated, articulate women – is what the Taliban seeks to destroy, is doing all they can to help those displaced by the violence. NBC’s Ian Williams reports.
Patients find healing touch at cancer spa
Volunteer professionals in Illinois have created a place where women can take a break from their battles with cancer for some old-fashioned pampering. NBC's Anne Thompson reports.
UPenn students donate meal leftovers
Students at the Ivy League school are using lessons learned in the classroom to help the less fortunate residents of the surrounding community. NBC’s Ron Allen reports.
Support for vets, from vets
Soldiers returning from the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan are getting help from a group that understands exactly what they faced in combat. NBC’s Christina Brown reports.
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Cancer survivor inspires team
A 14-year-old inspires Northwestern's lacrosse team to 4 straight championships. CNN's Rafer Weigel reports.
Reconstructing scars of war
Operation Mend at UCLA Medical Center offers facial reconstruction to Iraq and Afghan war vets who suffered from blast and burn injuries in combat, helping them to rebuild their lives — free of charge. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.
With donations down, volunteers step up
While many charities are struggling for financial contributions amid the recession, other non-profit organizations say donations of time and sweat equity are way up. NBC's John Yang reports.
Sis finds long-lost brother living across the street
A Louisiana woman discovers her adopted brother lives across the street. CNN affiliate KTBS reports.
Pedal Empowerment
Bicycles and childhood go together. And in North Carolina, Mark Strassmann reports there's a grownup who's out to make sure no child is left behind.
Pup, ape are 'long lost friends'
Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the dog are best friends forever
Soldier surprises mom at her graduation
A Colorado mother gets more than just her diploma on graduation day. KUSA's Dan Weaver explains.
NYC landmark goes 'green'
The owners of New York's Empire State Building are spending millions to go "green." CNN's Maggie Lake reports
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D.C. doc puts the ‘community’ in clinic
A psychologist who grew up in foster care because of her own mother's mental illness has created a home-like environment where she can treat her patients. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.
Affluent Women Give $176M Stimulus
Some of America's wealthiest women are making philanthropic history this week
Music moves this city
Through a program she calls SOCKS – Sounds of the Community for Kids – 17-year-old Molly Yang of Phoenix shares her love of music with inner-city elementary school kids, and now hopes to expand the program across the city. NBC's Chris Jansing reports.
Service dogs become veterans' best friends
Working strictly with donations, a Texas woman trains abandoned dogs to serve veteran soldiers who have been severely wounded during combat. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports.
Homeless find uplift in access to arts
With donated suits, ties and tickets, Luanne Allgood has found a way to bring the residents of a Miami homeless shelter exposure to the symphony, art galleries and other events. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.
Rebuilding after devastation
CNN's John Vause reports on the remarkable progress of a village in China flattened by an earthquake just a year ago.
Homeless couple marries
CNN's Kate Bolduan reports on a dream wedding for a homeless couple made possible by the kindness of strangers.
The Resurrection Of A Lost Friend
For nine years, the class of '86 at Los Angeles' Grant High school thought their friend Pat Chawki had died. In fact, Chawki was suffering from a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis and is very much alive in a nursing home.
A Soldier's Miracle
Lt. Brian Brennan is a walking, talking miracle. David Martin reports that one year ago, he lost both legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, and has made an incredible recovery.
Finding homes for the homeless
Attempting to solve two problems at once, a Phoenix program has paired homeless Americans with empty housing units. NBC's Chris Jansing reports.
Hope for Uganda
Brittany Merrill bridges the gap between Uganda and the United States.
Dear Mr. President
(CBS News) 8 year-old Lucie O'Brien considers herself an artist, but she's also aware that her dad's business has fallen on hard times. As Brandon Scott reports, she's now getting the chance to present her heartfelt letter and her art to Pres. Obama.
He received life-saving kidney from a stranger
TODAY’s Natalie Morales tells the story of how one man got a new kidney after being matched with a living donor on MatchingDonors.com.
How to count your blessings
How do you get back on track when life becomes a struggle? CNN's Betty Nguyen sits down with Rev. Michael Beckwith.
Jamie Pugh - Britain's Got Talent
It's so amazing to watch such talented people pursue their dreams. Jamie's definitely got talent!