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An ex-NFL player’s homecoming to Richmond may just be one of the best plays in his career.
A past recipient of the Acts of Kindness Award is now paying it forward.
The Morf family got more than they expected when a new caregiver arrived on their doorstep.
Donna Reynolds is making sure his legacy lives on in Central Virginia with an annual toy drive. But when 12 On Your Side learned donations were coming up short, we stepped in to help.
Thanks to the power of social media, Little Bricks Charity is able to bring joy to pediatric patients.
A historic cemetery in Richmond is getting some much-needed TLC thanks to a hiking club.
Students at the Steward School are helping in the fight to beat cancer through The ASK Cancer Foundation.
Caring for a family member or a spouse requires full-time attention and support. A few minutes of reprieve are necessary but not always attainable.
Latitude Seafood Co. has been a dining favorite for many across Central Virginia.
One remodeling business in Chesterfield is on a mission to build up the very community it serves.
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Liam Laxton, 18, started volunteering as a firefighter when he was just 16 years old.
On top of getting a higher degree, a science teacher at Chickahominy Middle finds time outside of school hours to meet the needs of students.
This time of year, snow and icy conditions put us at risk of slipping and falling
The Richmond chapter of Project Linus has grown significantly in the last year, but it wouldn’t be possible without one woman who stepped in to help.
Normally, on Tuesdays, we highlight someone doing good in the community in our Acts of Kindness segment.
When counting its blessings, one the Battlefield Green community is counting John Morris twice.
Students at Manchester High School are anxiously awaiting winter break, but not before making sure other children have a Merry Christmas.
Tom Griffin is beyond grateful for his neighbor Peter Vyhovsky.
The Phifer House, a Christmas favorite, is in need of repairs.
Louis Gould III is affectionately known as Mr. G. He shows up early and leaves load to coach multiple sports.
Janet Bettinger, 86, is on a mission to bring warmth to the community with exquisite quilts.
Tina Oakley works at the Virginia Department of Corrections and is a star volunteer for Kairos.
For many months, thousands will work to rebuild their livelihoods from the damage they’ve endured this hurricane season.
Jenna Green is one of those women sharing her journey to healing while celebrating the nurses who helped her from the very start.
Thanks to one store clerk, checking items off the grocery list is a little bit easier now for a woman in Dinwiddie.
At 88 years old, Earl “Skip” Bottoms is hard of hearing and uses a cane to get around, but his heart has only gotten bigger over the years.
From back-to-school drives to social causes, Tiffany Perry is determined to expand her outreach
This week's Acts of Kindness honors a Sam's Club employee who walks into work with a warm smile and love while grappling with the unsolved murder of her daughter.
It’s not your local Target or Walmart, but for Jennifer Reinhardt Mom 2 Mom is even better.
Connie Allen is being celebrated for the work she does outside of the classroom.
While you can’t put a price tag on kindness, one couple in Powhatan hopes a $1,000 grant for new teachers will help.
Vietnam veteran Wilson Giggetts served for three years in the US Air Force, fighting alongside men he will never forget.
A barber in Glen Allen is being recognized for her skills, which aren’t a required course in barber school.
When she’s not busy crafting, Ellen Harvey is a professional cuddler at the nursery at Johnston Willis.
Her organization, Strides for Schools 5K, all started with a desire to help a neighbor who had cancer.
School is out for the summer which means families who relied on school meals are working to put more food on the table. Local pantries, like LAMB’s Basket in Henrico, are ramping up operations.
Kathy Walton, team leader at Caring Canines, is helping give abandoned dogs a second chance.
Coddington said both Cody's teacher and Principal Jennifer Rhoden have worked over time to make her son with extraordinary needs feel special and included.
Maybe it was by chance Pamela Humphries and Michelle Ingram met, or one could argue it was a divine encounter.
The start of the new year was everything but a celebration for Shannon Walton.
A group of friends in Richmond didn’t hit the lottery, but certainly got lucky when they met Becky Durfee.
Whether dropping off or picking up, Ms. Marie Pinkham will always be there with a wave and a warm smile.
The street life is something Rodney Roane lived and learned from after spending nearly two decades behind bars.
For some, printed family portraits are a thing of the past in the age of instant access pictures.But one cafeteria aid in Henrico is helping capture that special moment for free.
In times of need, Josine Osbourne has shown up countlessly for others. Now, a community is returning the favor after a fire took everything she had.
James Taylor - who goes by Jimmy - is the kind of person you want in your corner.
For her daughter's Make-a-Wish, Shante Brown wanted something that would be with her for many years to come.
After spending years protecting and serving our community, Sam Dickenson Jr. is now using his strength to lift up those in need.
Thanks to Candy McAdams, the dance floor is a happy place for nearly 80 people grooving into the golden years.
Jason Muckle is teaching his community how make the best out of any ingredient.
