CNN Hero of the Year Turns Vacant Lots on Chicago’s South Side into Flower Farms

CNN Hero of the Year Turns Vacant Lots on Chicago’s South Side into Flower Farms

Quilen Blackwell – credit, CNN Newsroom, released Hope and opportunity are blossoming on the South Side of Chicago where a man and his wife have used flowers to help poor communities turn over a new leaf. Running two nonprofits, Southside Blooms and Chicago Eco House, Quilen Blackwell and his wife Hannah Bonham are helping at-risk … Read more

He Transformed a Veteran’s ‘Jungle’ Backyard For Free, Then Hands Over $14,000 and a Car

He Transformed a Veteran’s ‘Jungle’ Backyard For Free, Then Hands Over ,000 and a Car

Ben Saunders gives veteran Nick Joyce a life makeover – SWNS A 63-year-old veteran could barely access his backyard which overgrown with 6-8-foot weeds, until a kind-hearted cleaning company owner transformed the overgrown jungle for free—then he went above-and-beyond to transform the soldier’s life. Ben Saunders stepped in after meeting Nick Joyce and hearing the … Read more

Husband’s Bouquet Arrived After His Death, Now His Wife has Lined an Entire Street with Daffodils as a Memorial

Husband’s Bouquet Arrived After His Death, Now His Wife has Lined an Entire Street with Daffodils as a Memorial

Credit: Kavita Joshi Rai The bouquet arrived unexpectedly, six months after her husband passed away. Before he died, Stephen Cudmore had arranged a delivery of daffodils for his wife Marilyn’s next birthday, knowing full well he probably wouldn’t be there. “Hello beautiful! Happy birthday, Steve” The surprise gift gave Marilyn an idea. She thought back … Read more