Newman's Own CEO commends BYU students for 'charitable motivation'

MR says: This president works on innovations to solve social problems and recently came to work with the BYU students on such projects. A recent trip to Utah filled one man with hope for the future of philanthropy. Robert H. Forrester, president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, traveled to BYU last week...

The story continues: Mormon FBI special agent performs dangerous water rescue in Puerto Rico

MR says: This man's amazing story keeps going! This is part two of a three-part series on FBI Special Agent Daniel "Danny" Knapp and the story of how he saved several lives. In November of 2011, FBI Special Agent Danny Knapp’s career was riding a wave beyond his wildest dreams. Knapp had just returned to...

Mormons Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites | March 26

MR says: See how Saints in New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy, and Guatemala are making a difference in their countries. Pacific: Media Captures Mormon Helping Hands’ Volunteers Serving The Wairarapa Times-Age in New Zealand captured more than 150 volunteers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

LDS missionaries get love from New York community affected by Hurricane Sandy

MR says: Another positive experience born of pure service. After working thousands of hours in homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy, missionaries from the New York New York South Mission marched in the 38th annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The crowds in the Rockaways—a...

Mormon Helping Hands Assists Recovery From Severe Brazilian Rains

MR says: Our prayers go out to those in Brazil who are suffering from such heavy rains. Heavy rains struck Brazil’s southeast area in Sao Paulo late Friday afternoon 22 February 2013 and forced more than 300 people out of their homes. Help was not delayed as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Church responds to over 100 disasters in 2012

Salt Lake City — Every year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides emergency assistance to people all over the world affected by natural disasters, war and famine. Within hours of a disaster, the Church works with local government officials to determine what supplies and...

Former NFL QB Brett Favre joins with LDS Church members in tornado cleanup effort

MR says: Very cool. Apparently this group also rose early to begin helping - they started around 4:30 a.m. last Saturday. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre teamed up with Mormon Helping Hands after a devastating tornado ripped through Favre's hometown of Hattiesburg, Miss., earlier this month. On Feb. 10...

Ever made a quilt at a Mormon activity? Here's where they go.

MR says: This is one of the places that has recently received Mormon-made quilts - and they've been greatly appreciated. Many members of the Church have participated in quilt-making activities, knowing these blankets were meant to help someone in need either at home or abroad. Many may have wondered, where...

Mormons Continue Aid for Neighbors of Sandy Disaster Into New Year

Mormon Helping Hands (MHH) volunteers have made a significant dent in the cleanup after Hurricane Sandy in late October. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who make up a large part of MHH, began almost immediately after the hurricane, helping the thousands of people...

Christmas I Remember Best: Acts of kindness touched family

MR says: A sweet Christmas story to get you in the spirit of the season. Seventh place winner of Deseret News' annual contest.

You can also read our article about acts of kindness that changed the lives of the person giving them, as well as those who received them.

Wright Words: Uncovering the surprising secrets behind ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’

MR says: Jason F. Wright is the author of the new book "The 13th Day of Christmas." You've been singing the "12 Days of Christmas" for as long as you can remember. You played it as a child on a plastic recorder at an elementary school concert wearing a festive red vest made out of scratchy construction paper...