If it’s Wednesday, then it must be time for us to go in search of some good people, yes? Oh wait … I think I see one over there …
His name is Kent Chambers and he is a teacher at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. Since Mr. Chambers is still working, although teaching his math classes online, he and his wife did not have a pressing need for their stimulus check last month. So, he and his wife anonymously donated $1,200 of their check pay the utility bills for some of the student’s families who he knew were struggling. They also donated $600 to the burn care center at Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, Ohio, because the hospital has taken good care of his niece since she was hurt in a house fire.Says Mr. Chambers …
“I’m actually in better shape because I’m not having to pay for gas to drive to work and I’m still getting paid the exact same amount. There’s no need for me to take the money and splurge and do something reckless with the money. Let’s help somebody that really needs it.”
While others bought guns. Sigh. Two thumbs up to Kent Chambers and his wife!!! Thank you, sir!
An anonymous donor has gifted $1 million to the staff of Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. The donor requested that the funds go entirely to the staff, from floor cleaners to nurses. In an attached note he/she said …
“Thank you for standing up (and staying up!) to care for our community. This human kindness is what makes you heroic.”
The hospital is using the donation to give bonus checks to nurses, cleaning staff, lab technicians, medical records staff, post room workers, and security guards who have worked at the hospital for at least one year. Full-time staff will receive $800 and part-timers will receive $600.
Host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, and host of The Late, Late Show, James Corden, are two of this week’s good people. When production of their shows ground to a halt in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the staffs were placed on unpaid leave, or furloughed. Uh-uh, said the two men, and they are paying their staffs out of their own pockets until such time as production resumes.

James Corden (left), Trevor Noah
James Corden will be paying about 60 staff members, and Trevor Noah only about 25, but it still amounts to a good chunk of change. Now, you might say that since both men are millionaires, they can afford it, and I would agree fully. But … this is what makes them good people … they are doing something to help others with their millions. Look around at other millionaires who are guarding their wealth like a bear guards her cubs, and some are even taking instead of giving. So, when I read about men like Corden and Noah … yeah, I give them a thumbs-up and a “Thank You!”
Larry Connor is the CEO of The Connor Group, a Florida real estate investment firm. Last month, Mr. Connor made $1.6 million in the stock market in the span of just eight days. Now, some CEOs would have put the money into offshore accounts, or bought themselves a new yacht, but not Larry Connor!
Since the employees of The Connor Group are currently working from home, Larry held a Zoom meeting with all of them a few days ago and informed them that he is giving them the entire $1.6 million …
“These are challenging times, but the way our people have responded has been nothing short of heroic. Our number one core value is ‘Do the right thing.’ So, when I think about how I made the money compared to what our associates do on every day, to me, it was the right thing to do.”
The Connor Group has roughly 400 employees, whom the company calls “associates.” Bonuses ranged from $2,000 to $9,000 and will be paid to all non-highly-compensated associates who started with the company before March 1. Says employee Pedro Ducos-Vazquez …
“Six thousand dollars. This is something you don’t get every day. It just blew mind, I was so happy and I’m glad that I work for a company like this. He is not just saying company things to motivate you. He lives our company’s circle of values. He leads by example.”
Yet another CEO who believes in helping others … shine a light on him, for he is an example that should be followed by many more!
It’s rare that I give a shout-out to corporations in this column, but today there are two grocery chains that I think deserve one. You’ll remember a week or two ago I wrote about farmers plowing their crops under and dairy farmers throwing away perfectly good milk? Well, Publix and Kroger are working in conjunction with Feeding America food banks and farmers throughout the country to rescue the milk and produce and donate it to Feeding America and other local organizations.
Needless to say, these two chains can’t save all the food, nor feed all the hungry in the nation, but they are making a start … they are using their own resources and funds to try to connect food and milk that would otherwise go to waste with people who would otherwise go hungry. So, they get thumbs up, as well.
Well, folks … as you can see, they are still out there. Lately we hear so much about greed that it’s sometimes easy to lose faith in humanity, but these are just a few examples of people who care more about others than about profit.
Hooray for good people doing good things! I just love this.
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So do I … it’s a shame the good people of this world don’t get as much attention as the bad ones.
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I know… 😥
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Great stories to keep our spirits up Jill.
And to the millionaires and companies donating of their wealth.
Now that’s what I call True Socialism!
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I’m glad they lifted your spirits, Roger. Yes, true socialism and completely voluntary. But … where are the rest of those billionaires and millionaires???
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Intro: Back in earlry decades in the UK: Panicking and running scared would be called ‘A Funk’
During WWII Some persons with connections or influence scuttled off to mansions in the countryside far away from nasty ‘ol bombs. These were called ‘Funk-Holes’.
That’s where you’ll find ’em Jill, only they aren’t buildings or places they are financial arrangments.
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Sigh. So true. But … for what? Money and the things it can buy are worthless in the grand scheme of things.
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Luke 12:20:
But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’
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Wonderful, wonderful stories. Blessings on all of them! ♥
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I am so glad you enjoyed the ‘good people’ and Welcome!
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it’s so refreshing and energizing to read these good news stories. I appreciate the work you put in to finding such stories!
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Thanks Jim!!! I’m so glad you find them uplifting!
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Good news to brighten yet another day under lockdown. Thanks Jill 🙂
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If it brightened your day, then I am happy! We need to be reminded sometimes that the entire world hasn’t lost its marbles and that some people still care about others.
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So many good and sweet ppl in the world, they just don’t get as much airtime as “normal” negative news. Great to hear you giving them a voice and sharing with us. 🙂
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A great collection of stories, Jill. Thanks.
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My pleasure, John. Glad you liked them!
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Thanks for the morning inspiration, Jill…..gives me hope.
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I’m glad, Larry! Hope is something in short supply these days, but … never forget that there are really more good people than bad … the bad just suck all of the air out so we don’t notice the good as much. Hugs!
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yay, I love these posts. Amazon needs to step up and Jeff needs to reach into those vastly deep pockets of his to help out his biological drones, not having the intention to minimize the workers but that’s probably how he sees them, totally opposite of our perspectives of them.
Again, thank you for these posts. hugs.
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I fully agree that Jeff Bezos could be doing SO much more than he is, as could others in his position. That said, for now let’s celebrate those who are giving what they can, doing their best to help make a horrible situation just a little bit better. Hugs, my dear friend!
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So much caring and kindness being done by so many people. From neighbours and communities to corporations. Thanks for this.
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Thank you! Yes, sometimes it’s easy to forget the ‘good people’, for they are not the focus of the news stories we see, but rather are too busy being ‘good people’ to seek the limelight. Thanks for dropping by, and I’m so glad you enjoyed today’s Good People post.
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Simply a lovely post Jill. There is so much need right now, whether needing to help or needing help, and you remind us to get busy and do something good. Thank you.
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Thank you, my friend! Yes, we must find ways to match those willing to help to those in need of help. Left to our own devices, I think we will. When government steps in, though, they divide rather than unite.
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Jill, great stories of giving. Thanks for the uplift. Keith
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My pleasure, Keith!
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Glad you have a Brit among your good people, but of course fair play and kindness knows no borders. Being isolated at home you feel helpless when others are rushing round being doctors or delivering food. But anyone sitting at home not spending money on outings or not dropping stuff in the food bank box can still help out in many ways. You can take out a subscription to The Big Issue, all money goes to helping their sellers who now have no work. You can donate money on line to your local food bank or your local hospital charity looking after hospital staff. So many people need help at the moment, but there are plenty of people out there who can help.
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You’re so right … my good people come from all over the world. My all-time favourite was Mama Rosie from South Africa. I like James Corden, have enjoyed him in Gavin & Stacey, and I love his carpool karaoke, so it’s a bonus to find out he has a good heart, as well. I had not heard of The Big Issue, but I’ll check it out. Yes, there are a multitude of ways to help people without leaving your home. I’m always happy to see people like these, quietly helping others … such a contrast from the buffoons we see on the news each day, especially in this country where the buffoons make a big show of carrying their big guns. Sigh.
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This is such a heart warming post.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for stopping by! I do ‘good people’ posts every Wednesday morning.
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Reblogged this on hughcurtler and commented:
While some around us are toting guns into state offices and threatening officials, others are out there trying to do the right thing. Jill posts these reminders each week and they are indeed worth reading .
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Thank you for sharing, Hugh. It’s so easy to forget that there is more good than evil in the world these days. Thanks again!
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This is a must re-blog! Very uplifting.
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Also on Facebook!
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I appreciate it, Hugh! You’re a ‘good people’ too!
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Thank you so much, Hugh!
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Reblogged this on Opher's World and commented:
Inspirational and heartwarming. An uplifting piece from Jill Dennison.
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Thank you so much, Opher, for sharing these stories that give us hope for humanity!
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Thanks Jill – it is heartwarming!! Not everyone is greedy or mean. Makes those guys with the guns look plain nasty!!
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You’re so right about that … the comparison is stunning, isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed the ‘good people’!
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Reblogged this on Fiora Books by John Fioravanti and commented:
Jill Dennison presents some true heroes today who put others in need before themselves. Hats off to these heroes and to Jill who researched them and presented their stories.
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Thank you so much for sharing these stories, John! We need to remember how much good actually exists in the world, for it’s easy to forget these days! Thanks again!
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My pleasure, Jill!
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Thanks, Jill, for this collection of heroes! Many of us need this reminder amid all the ugliness we witness on the News every day.
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I think we all need the reminder … it’s so easy to forget these days.
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That’s why there is always hope and that’s why the likes of Trump always has someone to attack.
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Agreed … always hope, and the idiots will always be around to try to squelch it.
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All Great people born willing to share not hoard. An example to misers everywhere.
Cwtch
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Agreed … now why can’t everyone be like this? Sigh.
Cwtch
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A good collection of givers, but how do you know about the Chamberses if they gave anonymously. Some weird telepathy going down, lol.
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Well, their payments to the utility company were to be kept anonymous so that the recipients would only see a zero balance on their bill, not who paid it. Then, I’m not sure how the story came to be published, but it was.
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