Sabrina Squire

You may want to grab some tissues, because emotions overflow when a church choir director comes face-to-face with her kidney transplant donor.

Placing a loved one in a nursing home, assisted living or rehabilitation center can be an agonizing decision for many families.

When a little boy suddenly stopped breathing in the middle of the night, his desperate parents made a frantic call to a friend and neighbor they credit with saving their son's life.

It's our mission every day to bring you news of interest in our community and today that news is our very own Sabrina Squire.

A former teacher-turned-preacher is this week's Acts of Kindness honoree. A big part of his ministry is providing students in some of the city's most economically-distressed areas with the tools and resources they need to achieve.

Marsha White has run the non-profit St. Francis Animal Humane Society - a unique, all-volunteer group that fosters kitties until they can find them forever homes.

We're passing on $300 to a teenage scholar and artist, whose handcrafted designs bring comfort and joy to family, friends, teachers and especially patients dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.

Love Thy Neighbor - most of us would agree that's a good way to try to live our lives. We're recognizing a Chesterfield woman who puts those words into action in big and small ways.

Michael Whitten has cerebral palsy, but his skills and personality have made him an asset at Planet Fitness. Michael's mom credits gym manager Brooke with helping Michael achieve his goals.

Today's Acts of Kindness recognizes a Henrico school bus driver affectionately called Ms. Cat. Parents say she keeps their kids safe, happy, inspired and excited to get on board Bus 277 each day.

Allison Anderson leads a small staff of volunteers who shop, transport, sort, stack and give out as many as 100 bags of food each day, making sure families have enough for every meal for several days.

"If you're stuck in the house, wondering what to do with yourself, get out and help somebody."

Lois Jolley launched her business out of  her garage, then moved to a local flea market, before opening the doors at her first brick and mortar location in 2010.

It has been a year since Earl Fleming received a new heart and kidney. He says he is feeling like a million dollars.

A hurricane forced a Marine Corps father, his pregnant wife and young kids to flee their home. While stopping in Ashland, their beloved 4-year-old Dachshund, Layla went missing.

Jessica Cotman has worked for the Federal Reserve Bank here in Richmond for 31 years.

Manquel Lewis has been saving his car detailing tip money to help buy new personalized uniforms for the team.

Sharon Hooper started volunteer fostering with RAL seven years ago - if you've seen the NBC12 puppy cam, you've seen her house!

While some students dread going to the principal's office, honor roll student, Alexis Gresham likes to visit several times a week.

The U.S. Marshals are searching for a dangerous criminal, who was accidentally released by Chesterfield authorities last month.

Barbara Kidd says she has lost a lot of friends since battling lung cancer and congestive heart failure.

A Henrico mother wanted to get her children involved in helping the area's homeless.

Melody Thorpe was brought to tears by the donation a complete stranger made to her and her wheelchair-bound son.

When she's not volunteering in the NBC12 Call12 Center, Retiree Patsy Hughes drives the school bus in Amelia.

Thirteen-year-old Hunter Robbins is a tackle and linebacker with the Darbytown Gators. The team is part of the Excel To Excellence League.

Linda Hanna nominated Brian Purcell - founder of "The WAY", a Henrico non-profit - for Acts Of Kindness recognition.

Military veteran and grandmother Rhonda Sneed knows what it's like to be homeless. Now she spends four or five days a week preparing and delivering meals and water throughout metro Richmond.

Cynthia says mobility instructor Becky Keller helped her become comfortable walking around town without a guide, going to stores, crossing intersections, riding the bus and train.

Civic engagement and community service are a big focus of a nearly two-decade-old urban ministry in the heart of downtown Richmond.

Lois has been a nurse all her life, working in different positions in several hospitals. This active 89-year-old still drives all over town comforting the sick and shut-in.