Acts of Kindness
ACTS OF KINDNESS
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Former Professor Donates $1B to Bronx Medical School to Cover All Students’ Tuition
When Ruth Gottesman’s husband David died in 2022, the Wall Street billionaire left her a portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway stock with instructions to “do whatever you think is right with it,” Gottesman, 93, told The New York Times. And after…
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
“New Room, New Start”: Nonprofit Transforms Bedrooms for Children Who Have Experienced Abuse
Bedrooms should represent safety and security; they should be places to unwind and relax. But for kids who’ve experienced abuse — which in many cases takes place in their own rooms — they can instead become associated with feelings of…
JANUARY 13, 2024
“The Most Beautiful Experience”: Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club Surprises Servers With Massive Tips — Exclusive
A group of good Samaritans — some old friends, others new acquaintances — get together for breakfast every few months in the Boston area. At the end of each meal, they surprise their server with a generous tip, an amount…