Stories of a generous stranger handing out food to people in need, amazing facts about Robin Williams and the Choctaw Indian tribe, a full-circle moment for a restaurant owner offering someone a position, an awesome interaction involving a mural, tiny homes being constructed for people in need, and more!

Next episode is our 100th episode and we want YOUR stories! We're holding a little contest for the best stories for each category:

• Most Unexpectedly Wholesome Story

• Best Awesome Stranger Story

• Cutest Animal Story

• Faith in Humanity Restored

• Best Tiny Act of Kindness

• Most Ridiculously Good News

• Best Story We Almost Didn't Believe

• The "I Needed This Today" Award

Please submit your stories or news articles by October 4th, 2026. The best story for each category will win that honorary title! :) You can send them to upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/, by commenting on this episode's Youtube video, or by posting on our Reddit page https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/

Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/

Link to the r/MadeMeSmile Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/?communityAnchorSource=daily_discussion

Link to the r/homeless Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/

Link to the r/kindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/kindness/

Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: r/randomactsofkindness

Link to the "From homeless to a place of their own: How 'A Tiny Home for Good' is helping people rebuild their lives" article: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/10/us/andrew-lunetta-a-tiny-home-for-good-cnnheroes