We asked entrepreneurs, artists, creatives and folks from every walk of life to share stories of kindness with us because we believe that hearing about kindness inspires more kindness. Our world needs more kindness.

Laura Sweeney

I had a great friend who I met while doing a theater project at The NYC Fringe Festival. I told her I had written a Television Pilot and she hosted a reading in her home. We had a great reading and afterwards she said to me, “you have to make this project and do it the way you want to do it.” Read more>>

Karla Rodas

One of kindest things anyone has ever done for me was to invite me to a yoga class. It was a simple gesture, sure, but also a profound one looking back on it. I’m sure that my former neighbor would be surprised to know that her kind invitation to a local yoga studio would have such a positive impact on my life. Read more>>

julie Moreno

When I opemed Jewel’s Bakery and Cafe, I never thought my restaurant would have such a positive impact on the community. My customers just happen to be the most appreciative and supportive I have ever come across. Read more>>

Alondra Biberos

After I graduated from the University of Idaho in 2019 with a BFA in Ceramics and Sculpture I knew I wanted to keep the ball rolling. The idea of doing my art as a hobby wasn’t satisfying enough for me. Read more>>

Hope Ramales

I think this questions kind of ties into WHY I chose to open my own practice, so I’ll discuss a bit about my health journey and who was able to help me. I was losing patches of hair on my head starting at the age of 6 that my parents and I had to find ways to try and hide so that I wouldn’t be made fun of at school.  Read more>>

Alejandra Ramirez Tafur

I’m an Audiovisual Producer from Colombia, living in NYC since 7 years ago. and I feel like all my experience here has been filled out for the kindest people around me as Emigran Profesional. My First job here was with a Medical Company Located in Queens. At that point 7 years ago to be exact, I was applying for a working visa ( the one that I have right now ) so finding a nice job with that process was easy.  Read more>>

Roe Warren

When I decided to open my first store & atelier on Melrose Ave in front of the bungalow I was renting. I asked my landlady if I could rent the tiny store in front & upstairs room to start up my business. It was a very neglected space & she new this! She said why Roe would u want to use that space ? Read more>>

Karen Belton

The most profound kindness I’ve experienced is the unwavering belief my family has in me, even when my own confidence falters. This support has not been a one-time gesture but a continuous presence in my life, reinforcing my belief that I can achieve my goals. Read more>>

Terrell Washington

It is something I’d never forget as it came in a “package” of three. When I was seventeen/eighteen, I worked at a retirement home. I adored the residents and truly enjoyed being in their midst and being treated like a long lost grandchild. Oftentimes, I would bring my painting materials and paint on my long breaks.  Read more>>

Shel Scott

When I was a youth I struggled with mental health challenges. My parents were doing their best to help me but it was putting a strain on their relationship too. I have an aunt who came and took me to her farm where she lived to give my parents some space and to connect with me and help me connect with nature. Read more>>

Sunny Liu

During the production of my first feature film, Pianoman, I experienced a remarkable outpouring of kindness from those around me. When a family emergency forced me to return to China amidst the lockdown, my friend Zhaowei Hu made an extraordinary gesture. Read more>>

Naomi Griffin Self

When my children were ages 7, 2, and 1 I was homeschooling, juggling all the tasks of running a household, and trying to hold together a very unsatisfying marriage, I have a vivid memory of being at the grocery store and seeing an elderly friend there having coffee with someone. Read more>>