In A Girl of the Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter writes, “The world is full of happy people, but no one ever hears of them. You have to fight and make a scandal to get into the papers.” Here is your opportunity to hear the good news: Every day people like you build a grateful world through acts of creativity and compassion.

(We add new items monthly so if you read a piece of grateful news on a reliable website, please send us a link).

How did Quakers conquer the British sweet shop?

Cadbury, which has been sold to US firm Kraft, is one of several great British firms founded by Quakers. But how did they gain such a stranglehold on the chocolate industry and why were they so successful in business? » Full Story

Beyond Terrorism: Seeing Another Side Of Yemen

Five years ago, Sandy Choi studied Arabic in Yemen. Unlike other graduate students in her class, who chose safer destinations like Jordan and Cairo, she wanted an adventure. Choi is now a photographer, and her photos of everyday life in the country are featured on Foreign Policy magazine's Web site.» Full Story

Mixing Art & Technology and Finding Empowerment

Nazaury Delgado, who has a learning disability and struggled in school, did not consider applying to the art school until his artwork drew the attention of Cornelius Van Wright, his teacher at the Fred Dolan Academy, who encouraged him to apply. » Full Story

A Face of Hope

Emily Haager was born with a fatal disease, Cystic Fibrosis. The proactive and preventative care of Emily's parents and recent medical advances have allowed Emily Haager to live longer.  So has surfing! » Full Story

His Gift Changes Lives

Here’s a story for the holiday season. With help from author Dave Eggers, A 30-year-old former refugee, Valentino Deng, is putting together a most extraordinary Christmas present: the first high school his community has ever had. » Full Story