Sometimes it’s easy to forget that people often have to do without (vital) comforts in order to afford basic necessities. Thank you to Slumberland, Walmart, the Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus, and a team of quiltmakers for donating 64 beds and bedding for children to have a good nights’ sleep. (KVRR)

A different kind of family vacation: Pete Christopher and his father went to Vietnam to build a home for a family in need. (Valley News Live)

December 2 is Shane Paulsen’s worst day, so he decided to make it a happy day for dozens of Devils Lake families. (Fargo Forum)