Broadcasting Good News: Pay It Forward...By Paying For Lunch! (VIDEO)

Need some good news? NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams now does a segment called "Making A Difference" that shares stories from viewers of "random or regular acts of kindness" that offer you just that.

As MSNBC's site states:

"Making a Difference" stories usually air every Friday on NBC Nightly News. The series was conceived in response to viewers who complain that the broadcast features only "bad" news

Watch this episode, titled "Giving Back By Paying It Forward":

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Difficult times have been known to bring communities together as people lean on one another for support. In this recession, there's no shortage of communities around the country that have rallied around a struggling neighbor, reached out a helping hand to those around them, or donated free dry cleaning to the job-seeking and unemployed. We know there are more stories like these and HuffPost wants to highlight them. If you read or hear about an act of kindness in your community, email us the story at [e-mail].

These vignettes are a much needed counterpoint to the doom and gloom surrounding the economy; let's help change the conversation -- we can't do it without you.

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Comments

[davidwayneosedach]

Somehow why do I think paying forward some one's $6 Starbucks latte is not charitable?

[tb92]

It's not paying for the latte that is important. It's the call to help others. This business owner has reminded a lot of people that they have the ability to do something good. Hopefully, they will take the opportunity.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a way to help others, and can't afford to feed an entire restaurant, you should read the article about Drew Barrymore, the World Food Program, and how to feed a child for a quarter a day. Those of us who still have food and a roof over our heads should remember to show our gratitude.

[brandnewstuff]

angiemom57

- I watched- for me the art died - sad when art is used a a weapon things die- sad but true-- racism in the arts is not new and people use all sort of tools as weapons

but i am sure that took time and thought

[AngieMom57]

Play this forward....

- chalk animation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gvOVWKKxmo