#4 - Week of Mon Dec. 22nd, 2025
1. Youth & Community: Hearts & Hands Marin
Hearts & Hands is a youth-led volunteer group dedicated to bringing joy and connection to seniors—especially those with dementia—through meaningful activities like arts, crafts, music, and holiday events. Their mission is all about bridging generations and building compassionate communities, empowering young people to make a real difference right where they live. Go check out their website: Hearts And Hands.
2. Global Kindness: Thousands Send Christmas Cards to Terminally Ill Mom
According to People, in a beautiful display of compassion, thousands of people around the world responded to a simple Facebook request from Clare Jones, a mother diagnosed with terminal cancer who wanted to make her last Christmas special. What began as a modest hope for a few extra cards turned into an outpouring of well-wishes, gifts, and love from strangers, showing how small acts of kindness can create a global ripple effect.
3. Scientific Breakthrough: New Era of Species Discovery
A major new scientific study published in Science Advances reveals that scientists are discovering more new species than ever before—more than 16,000 a year across animals, plants, fungi, and more. This accelerating rate of discovery suggests Earth’s biodiversity is richer and more dynamic than previously thought, offering hope for conservation and a deeper understanding of life on our planet.