A more traditional good news story (full story at the link below):

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20081206/Secret.Santa/


Secret Santas in 3 states spread cheer, $100 bills

ST. LOUIS — At a suburban Goodwill store on Friday, Theresa Settles selected a large, black comforter to warm her family until she can raise the money to turn the gas heat back on. A petite woman approached, her face obscured by dark sunglasses and a wrapped winter scarf, and handed Settles two $100 bills stamped with the words "secret Santa." "The only condition," she said, "is that you do something nice for someone. Pass it on."

"I will," Settles said, the only words she could get out of her mouth.

The secret Santa was a protege of Kansas City's undercover gift giver, Larry Stewart, who died of cancer nearly two years ago. Stewart roamed city streets each December doling out $100 bills to anyone who looked like they might need a lift.
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SOCIETY OF SECRET SANTAS:

http://secretsantaworld.net/

The Society of Secret Santas is an anonymous group of individuals throughout the world, performing random acts of kindness to those less fortunate.

Using their own financial resources and without a tax deduction, these leaders share their wealth with those in need. They give from their hearts remaining forever anonymous.

Every Christmas, Secret Santa "sleigh rides" light up a community with love, joy and faith in mankind.

Those touched often include the homeless or the working poor with barely enough resources for daily life. From laundromats and thrift stores to street corners and bus depots, Secret Santas and their loyal Elves find and give to those least expecting.

Today, in an unsettled world the Society of Secret Santas serves as an example that random acts of kindness bridge all social and economic barriers.