Just look at the way it has stepped up to support people in Ukraine with donations to charities.
But South Tyneside is no stranger to helping others as these archive photos show. You have helped in charity shops, a hospice, on a litter pick and at a beach clean-up.
So let’s give these people a pat on the back as the borough steps up and helps others yet again.
5. Rowing back to 2012
Nicola Boyer, Rebecca Telford and Kaci Vacher were pictured with volunteers from the Fellgate Fitness Centre 10 years ago as they took part in a rowing challenge in aid of Help for Heroes. Photo: Tim Richardson
6. A big anniversary in 2012
The 25th anniversary for St Clare's Hospice with volunteers Susan Clouston, Nancy Tribe, Beryl Marshall, Dot Patterson and Kathleen Todd in the picture. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Back from the games
Stagecoach bus drivers Kosta Isakau, Paul Maddison and Mark McCann, were back to their duties after volunteering at the Olympics and Paralympics a decade ago. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Award-winning in 2011
Our Cafe volunteers Dana O'Hara, Elaine Musleh, and Kelianne Broome, with staff members who all received awards 11 years ago. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON