On the darkest day of her life, Clarice’s unsung heroes gave her a safe space to feel some joy. Editorial note: if you or someone you know is in crisis, there are people who can help. Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Emma was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed with her three young children. Then, a stranger came over to tell her just what she needed to hear.

After her car key broke, Betsy was stranded and all alone. Then, the unlikeliest of heroes came to her aid.

After Brian refused to accepted a stranger's help, her actions changed his life forever.

A stranger noticed Jackie at a conference, and realized something was wrong. A favorite episode from our archives.

‘A light went off in my head’: Malcolm honors his high school civics teacher, who inspired him to become a teacher himself.

Samantha was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing.

When Corey’s car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, he was surprised by who stepped up to help

One day in 2001, Nora called 311 to report sexual abuse she says she experienced as a child. The voice on the other end offered her compassion, and hope. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you can receive free, confidential support by calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.

How about this: The morning after Megan was evicted from her home, her car broke down. She had nowhere to go — until a stranger stepped in to help.

When Ian got a middle-of-the-night call that his daughter had collapsed, he didn't know what to do. Then, an Uber driver went above and beyond to help.

Janet's sister, Susan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation. Then the hospital staff came up with a plan.

Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn’t able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.

When a group of girls were bullying Jennifer in middle school, someone unexpected stepped in and changed the way she looked at the world.

When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.

Nearly 60 years ago, a young boy took action when Denise and a friend were struggling in the ocean.

As the earth shook beneath Julia's feet during an earthquake, a stranger offered her comfort.

When Frances was injured in a car accident, a truck driver came over to help.

After getting into a car crash, Lilah was comforted by someone unexpected.

A favorite from the archives: Andy honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the ultimate gift during a time of intense grief.

After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support.

Shortly before it was her turn to perform in a piano competition, Angela's nerves were getting the best of her. Then a competitor did something that changed her day — and her life.

Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.

Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.