Kindness begets kindness. So, wanted to create a space to share and amplify stories of kindness with the hope that it inspires a chain reaction.

Martha Ryan

I was determined to forge my business. Doing so meant operating in weather, frying under a tent on the backside of my food trailer. I lost many tents and struggled in heat, cold, rain, and winds. My best friend surprised me by “donating” a hood vent that would transform my business, ultimately boosting my menu that would exponentially increase productivity, efficiency, and profit. I was the only house in the neighborhood that ever had an 18-wheeler roll up and deliver freight! I will never forget her kindness. The best part was it was a surprise. Read more>>

Sharon Dorotov

As a Jewish girl who eats Kosher style, I know how important Kosher certified food is to many Jewish people. I wanted to share my desserts with as many people as possible but knew that would be difficult as my kitchen is not Kosher certified. When two very important mentors in my life, my Rabbi and Rebbetzin, saw my work and how passionate I was about it, they offered an amazing opportunity to me. They wanted to invest in a new set of all baking supplies I would need to create and share my sweets with my local Jewish community. I was so honored to hear that they wanted to do this for me, and accepting their kind offer was a big step in expanding my clientele. Out of the kindness of their heart, they trusted me to use their kitchen and create their sons birthday cake before ever trying my desserts as I previously didn’t make certified Kosher desserts. Ever since then, I have been able to take on orders that need to be specifically Kosher certified and create them at my Rabbi and Rebbetzin’s house. I can not thank them enough for this and will be forever grateful for this kind gesture that allows me to share my creations with everyone. Read more>>

Barney Smith

The most compassionate act I’ve experienced was when my high school English teacher placed their unwavering faith in me, affording me the opportunity to design an autonomous course and craft comic books. This pivotal moment bolstered my self-assurance in my artistic aptitude and planted the seed that venturing into unexplored realms and surpassing my comfort boundaries was not only acceptable but pivotal for personal evolution. Read more>>

Misha Safran

I am extremely grateful to have been and still be the recipient of much kindness in my life which makes this question hard to answer because it means I have to pick one! Love and togetherness are what makes the world a better place. I recognize that kindness comes in many different shapes and sizes; people offering a smile when I am down, a neighbor bringing us lemons from their tree, another person driving my kids to school when I was ill, and even me just using loving words with myself, and more… Read more>>

Mikey Qubti

Back in 2018 of 2019 my friend Paul Valle who used to live in Arizona, helped book us a show out there. He made sure we had bands to play with, and, even made sure we got paid. We had never met in person, only over the internet, but we liked each other’s music a lot and so he wanted to help us out by booking an out of state show for us. We ended up playing at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe, AZ (which is a rite of passage for unsigned rock bands) and we thoroughly enjoyed our first show out in that state. Many thanks to Paul for believing in us, and for being so kind as to facilitate the show and making it happen! He’s got some great music with a project called King Chiefs everyone should listen to. Read more>>

Anisa Butt

There isn’t one specific event which comes into my mind. But what does is the power words have and what people say. As a creative we often need that support, not necessarily financial or the obvious kind of support but even words of encouragement, for someone to speak life into us and remind us that even if we pick a path less travelled, its going to all come together. Read more>>

Michelle Turner

My grandmother was my hero. When I think about the kindest thing someone has ever done for me, I think about the times my grandmother stood up to my father when he was angry and took it out on me, his 6–7-year-old daughter. I grew up in a patriarchal household where what my father said set the rules for others to follow. He was a good man and I believe that he did the best he could to take care of his family, but he did not know how to be a good father. I remember times when I was beaten for reasons that my brain could not comprehend. I remember my younger self avoiding my father or being alone with him so I would not get in trouble and get hit. It was difficult for my mother and other adults to recognize that physical abuse was serious and detrimental to a child or to anyone who suffers from it. The adults did not understand that it was their duty not to ignore or to tolerate the abuse by “minding their own business.” My hero- the little, skinny, 4 foot 1 woman stood firm and fierce to my father to protect me from his wrath. Even though she could not stop my father from hurting me, her efforts were more than enough. As a child, I did not know why I felt so safe when I was with her when I did not feel safe in my own home. As an adult, I realized that she was my guardian/protector at heart. People say when you have a person whom you know will look out for you no matter what, it makes the journey of battling abuse and trauma less scary and lonely. Read more>>

Angela Cochran

The kindest thing anyone has ever did for me was my agent Sharon Tucci, asking me to work with her. She is someone I am forever thankful for and if she needs anything, I try my best to drop things and be there. Sharon, is the woman responsible for giving me an opportunity to be signed to Talent Plus Agency, as a production makeup artist. Read more>>

Guri Stark

Whether you are an artist, a musician or an author – the best thing people can do for you is to recognize the beauty of your art or your creations. More than actual payment – acknowledgement and recognition is what makes me drive my art forward. And when it came to my art lectures – it was fantastic when, so many times, people came to me and told me how my lectures changed their life or their understanding of art or their willingness to go to museums – this is the best “return on investment” Read more>>