Making a Positive Difference

After losing parents, 6-year-old embarks on smile mission

Jaden Hayes is only 6-years-old, and he’s already known more than his share of heartbreak. His dad died two years ago and his mom just last month. But as Jaden’s aunt, Barbara DiCola, told CBS New correspondent Steve Hartman, her young nephew was tired of being surrounded by sadness and decided to do something about it.

Stradivarius Violin sold for Charity Relief in Japan
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- June 21, 2011
A rare violin is instrumental in raising funds for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan on March 11. The violin, one of only 600 instrument made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari that are known to exist, was auctioned off by The Nippon Music Foundation Monday for an all time high of nearly
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Homeless students find home at school
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- June 20, 2011
Private donors in one of Las Vegas’ most poverty-stricken neighborhoods give hope to young students. Only Positive News, 6/20/2011
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Peace Laureates Take on the War on Women
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- June 16, 2011
According to the UN, one in five women will face sexual assault worldwide. The startling statistic prompted six Nobel Peace Laureates to create the Nobel Women’s Initiative to stop sexual abuse as a weapon of war. To kickstart their efforts, the organization held a three-day international conference in Canada. Women's Media Center, 6/15/2011
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3-On Your Side: Charitable Giving on the Web
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- April 21, 2011
Beginning with a touching story about social media helping a family in need, this article describes several websites that are giving a helping hand to people who need it– focusing on one family with two autistic kids who were in need of a specially trained dog. The children's mother was overwhelmingly touched when a large
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This isn’t Grandpa’s retirement
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 14, 2011
Read about the difference being made by Judith Van Ginkel, age 71, and the dozens of social workers who help her run her organization, Every Child Succeeds. Every Child Succeeds is a home visitation program overseen by Cincinnati Children's Hospital that ensures low-income, at-risk pregnant women and their children get proper medical care and support.
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Making a Positive Difference Resources
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- October 27, 2010
Making a Difference on NBC Nightly News As Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing Editor of NBC Nightly News and Rock Center explains, the “Making a Difference segments have become a signature of the broadcast. They adhere to a simple goal of highlighting the good works being done across the country and around the world.”
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