Discover inspiring stories of everyday heroes honored on National Heroes Day 2025. From local saves to community support, see how ordinary people make extraordinary impacts in tough times.

In the decade since being named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year, Maggie Doyne and her BlinkNow Foundation have vastly expanded their life-saving programs providing a home, medical care, food, education, ...

“Whether it’s a house fire or a death that’s occurred, you’ll see the neighbors that, really come over and do whatever they can to support those people. Give them water, clothes, and shelter. You see ...

David Dedrick, of East Greenbush, and Joseph Pollicino of Loudonville, both Vietnam War veterans, have been selected to receive a Rev. Francis Kelley Liberty Medal.

Double Barrel's new owner Stephanie Ross is the new owner of Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe. She assumed ownership on Oct. 1 from Lucas and Melissa Cyr, who were part of the partner group that ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of McFarland said it is accepting applications for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program until Oct. 17. The program was created to honor and recognize active-duty ...

TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Hometown Hero Banner Committee member Amy Kowatch presents a banner honoring the late Captain Cody Myers to his mother, Sandee, during the banner ceremony held Saturday in ...

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Local Heroes Grant Program, designed to support schools, nonprofits, and first responders in the ...

NOW FOR A LINK TO DONATE. THE PRESIDENT OF LOUISVILLE’S ONLY HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY IS THE LATEST PERSON TO BE HONORED WITH THE HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER. THE BANNER, FEATURING SIMMONS ...