Six good news stories of the week to take you to your happy place.

Prince’s extensive humanitarian work comes to light after his passing.

While the world mourns Prince’s recent passing, his death has brought light to the extensive humanitarian work that he quietly dedicated much of his life doing.

Prince’s tax records show that he was quite the philanthropist, with the musician creating and largely funding the Love 4 One Another charity tour, which has donated millions of dollars to schools, homeless shelters and community programs across the United States. Alongside long-time friend and former White House advisor Van Jones, the pair also created the #YesWeCode project, which aims to help 100,000 African American young people from disadvantaged backgrounds find success in the tech industry. Prince saw the idea as a way to “teach black kids how to be like Mark Zuckerberg.”

RARE PRINCE VIDEO: the Artist showing his HEART for the people. https://t.co/CiZ9iyakmo #PrinceRIP #Prince #RIPPrince

— Van Jones (@VanJones68) April 22, 2016

Prince also supported Jones’ think tank Rebuild the Dream, which works to create solutions to social issues caused by economic conditions, such as relieving student loans, funding green energy solutions and tackling policy issues such as excessive incarnation and immigration laws: “There are people who have solar panels on their houses in Oakland, California that they don’t even know Prince paid for,” commented Jones. So while Prince will be remembered as one of the greatest musicians of all time, he also leaves behind a legacy of giving back to society, and his generous actions will continue to help those in need for years to come.

33 lions rescued from circuses get a new home in Africa.

Lions that suffered “hell on earth” in circuses in South America have been rescued this week and are heading for a new, safe home in a Sanctuary in South Africa, thanks to an online crowdfunding campaign. 24 lions were rescued in surprise raids by Animal Defenders International on circuses in Peru, and nine more were voluntarily surrendered in Colombia, following recent legislation that has banned animal cruelty in circuses in these countries. The lions were living in deplorable conditions in cages on the backs of trucks. Almost all of the rescued lions have been mutilated to remove their claws, teeth, and some even partially blinded. Thanks to an online crowdfunding campaign by ADI, which raised about half the cost of the transportation to get the lions to their new home at the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, the lions can look forward to rehabilitation and care while living in pristine bush land complete with drinking pools, toys and the company of fellow lions. Sounds like a pretty good retirement to me.

‘Largest ever lion airlift’ flies 33 big cats back to Africa https://t.co/3zX0cv8gs4 @guardian — ADI (@AnimalDefenders) April 27, 2016

A Manchester supermarket has introduced an hour of quiet time on a Saturday morning.

Genius. We heard about this one on Mamamia Out Loud this week. (Post continues after audio)

Chobani CEO gives away millions of dollars to his employees

Chobani CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya has given away shares in his company to his employees as a thank you for their hard work and an act of goodwill for future endeavours. The Yoghurt tycoon told his employees, “We used to work together, but now we are real partners,” in an act that will ensure many of the workers who built his business will become millionaires. Ulukaya, who migrated from Turkey to the U.S. in the 90’s, says the move was motivated by a desire to give back to the American community.  The move left many of the employees in tears, commenting that while they are grateful for the money, it’s knowing that they are appreciated that is most touching.

Starting today, I will have 2,000 partners at Chobani. This is one of the finest moments in my life! pic.twitter.com/ZaHayub8hV — Hamdi Ulukaya (@hamdiulukaya) April 26, 2016

Homeless man saves up and buys himself a house.

A homeless man from Nashville has managed to save up his earnings, create a business and finally buy a house. Mario Martinez became homeless six years ago after being laid off from his job and losing his house, and has since been living in an old caravan without running water and heating with his dogs. He began earning money by selling newspapers for the Contributor, a publication that employees homeless people as vendors, using a model similar to that of The Big News here in Australia. After saving enough money to buy an industrial lawn mower, Martinez began a gardening business, and eventually saved up enough money to qualify for a home loan. Martinez says he is looking forward to enjoying a bath and sleeping in his first real bed in over five years. We can’t think of anyone more deserving.

Looking forward to enjoying a bath and sleeping in his first real bed. Image via iStock.

High School students host a “Senior Prom” for nursing home residents.

While planning their own senior prom, high school students from the TERRA Environment Research Institute had the idea to host a version of the event for residents of a local nursing home. Taking place on the 21st of April, the event was attended by approx. 75 senior citizens- aged between 80-100 years of age, as well as their families. The student government planned all the activities on the night, and went all out with a photographer for prom portraits, flowers, food and music and dancing. 

Cute.