Somebody believed in them. Someone offered a helping hand. And a new chapter began.
Welcome to Chance Recipients, a collection of true stories about people whose lives were touched by kindness, opportunity, encouragement and community support.
Our Chance Champions celebrate the people who give chances. Here, we celebrate the people who received them, and the courage it took to keep moving forward.
A Chance That Changed a Life
Each story explores the challenge, the chance received, what changed, and how you can create a similar opportunity for someone else. A chance does not have to solve everything to matter. Sometimes it is the beginning of a new possibility.
Lanae: Support Through a Health Crisis
Financial support gave a mother of four breathing room while facing serious medical treatment.
Deanna: Help at Just the Right Time
A timely $500 grant helped a family meet a mortgage payment during medical leave.
Uncle JJ: Community After a Hurricane
After hurricane damage, family and strangers rallied with financial help and a temporary place to stay.
Browse the growing Chance Recipients story collection.
Tell Us About a Chance You Received
Did a teacher believe in you? Did a stranger help your family? Did a second chance change your future? Your story may encourage someone else to accept help or offer it.
Looking to leave a short message of thanks? Visit our Chances Received kindness wall.
Stories from third-party sources link to their original reporting. We describe only documented outcomes and respect the privacy of recipients. These features are not official awards or endorsements.
Someone gave them a chance. What happened next may inspire you to give one, too.