When a Henrico mother felt like there weren’t enough services for children and adults with disabilities, she created an organization that fosters a positive learning environment encourage this population to be more self-sufficient.

In just 17 years of life, Justin Henderson Jr. has experienced joy and tragedy.

Woman plans to reinvest her Acts of Kindness money in the people that matter most.

Instead of greeting her customers at the drive-through with the standard, 'Welcome to Walgreens,' Judy Tucker says, 'Hey Sweetheart,' or 'Hey Ladybug.'

The camp is five days a week, but the kids spend little to no time indoors. Instead, they go just about everywhere.

Kind, sweet and caring are just some of the words used to describe a Henrico woman who finds time to run errands for seniors at her apartment complex - all while caring for her disabled mother.

A church in Colonial Heights has a simple message to the community: “come as you are.”

On the Bales' last day at Circles RVA, the family planned a big dinner for everyone to say thank you.

Instead of dwelling on the negative things happening in the city, Jay Patrick is leading with a positive message.

Bismark Agbemble has become a valuable asset to both teachers and students at Thomas Jefferson High School

A Taekwondo instructor is taking the show on the road.

Moving into a new house was supposed to be a new beginning for one Chesterfield family, but their cat had other plans.

Joey Matthews has been clean and sober for more than two years.

There are certain people in life who can light up a room without saying much of anything. For a Goochland community, that person is Connie Brice.

For decades, Shirley Carter has been giving back to people who are less fortunate.

For the past 24 years- the last 12 at Westover Hills - Janice Grey has been nurturing the lives of countless students.

A Henrico teenager is making a difference by volunteering a couple of days a week at a local elementary school.

A Richmond woman who lost her mother to cancer is on a mission to spread kindness all across Virginia - one gift card at a time.

Michelle Hughey didn't think she's stay at her job long, but she's stuck with it since graduating in 2005.

Amanda Hach was instrumental in getting the STEP program off the ground, but she’s also a key player in the success of “Battle of the Classes,” a school-wide spirit competition.

A 7-year-old boy with autism doesn't like trying new things, but thanks to a bus driver and his aide, he's all smiles when it comes to riding the bus.

Ms. Julisa Robinson has spent more than two decades teaching amazing little boys and girls, at Richmond Montessori School.

Meg Switzer, a theater teacher at Lee Davis High school, took over the program three years ago with more and more students joining the program.

The Chick-fil-A in Westchester Commons will host a fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 5 - 8 p.m. to help 2-year-old Brynna Kate Allen.

A family was devastated after their cat, Snowball, died late last year.

You’re about to learn about a committed, passionate, and dedicated second-grade teacher at Cool Springs Primary School in King William County.

After 23 years of marriage, Diane Wenrick would have to find a new normal, which also meant learning how to care for their 5-acre property.

Local business owner drives bus full of food to hand out to people in Church Hill.

The hound mix was spotted wandering the parking lot of McGuire V.A. Hospital for months. It’s how she got the name Lauren the Veteran.

If the measure of man is how he handles his responsibilities, look no further than Coach Wendall Tomlin.

Chesterfield County woman is lifting weights and spirits at the gym.

The morning after Tropical Storm Michael rolled through, residents were left with a mess to clean up including Kimina Harris and her North Chesterfield neighbors.

A new study shows that Americans will spend $9 billion on the holiday - equaling about $90 per person.

Lisa Robinson of Glen Lea Elementary school is "genuinely dedicated and works so hard to improve our students education and our community."

Part owner of a popular restaurant in downtown Richmond still finds time to rescue countless animals.

A woman is being remembered for her loving spirit after dying from pancreatic cancer.

For years, one woman in Hanover County has been doing her part to feed the men and women facing homelessness. Now, the volunteers around her are putting a spotlight on her selfless ways, in this week's acts of kindness.

Would you let someone you barely know drive your car? What if they were your neighbor, would that make a difference? Well, that's exactly what a Richmond man did for his neighbor so she could get to work.

NBC12′s Anthony Antoine decided to pay it forward ahead of the storm.

If the saying is true, this home is filled with more love than money can ever buy.

For a Petersburg man, cutting the grass is not a chore - it's a simple act of kindness.

A nurse gained custody of a patient in hard times and her kindness was rewarded.

In this weeks Acts of Kindness, Anthony Antoine wanted to do something a little different: he brought a little bit of sunshine to some random families across Central Virginia.

Some of life's most valuable lessons can come after a difficult time in your life. That's where Owens comes in at Life Lessons Family Services.

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.

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.