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.
Chemine Sharpe
I think true kindness is a lasting kindness. A kindness that enriches and changes and cannot be easily forgotten over time. A kindness that leads up to joy and internal peace. A kindness that is brought to mind every single day and influences your life in a thousand different ways. A kindness that can be distributed without taking anything away from the giver. Read more>>
Deborah Lansing
As an artist, I feel blessed to have such strong support from family and friends. I was introduced to John Pelico who is an incredible artist. John has taken me under his wing as my mentor. I’ve learned valuable lessons spending time with him. His expertise and guidance has taken me to a higher level. Another talented artist who has always believed in me and my Moongoons is Debra Britton. Debra collaborated with me on my picture book “Meet The Moongoons”. Britton continues to offer her time and knowledge. Read more>>
Jd
When I lived in Japan, a lot of people–business owners, farmers, cooks, etcetera–would give an additional item and call it “service” or a thank-you gift along with a purchase. Those moments always amazed me because living in the U.S., businesses don’t do that. Read more>>
Jeremiah Woodard
The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was compliment my work and having someone tell me that I’ve inspired to even want to get into photography. To me personally, that really says a lot and it shows that all it takes is one person to brighten your day, to never give up and keep moving forward Read more>>
Brian Jones
The kindest thing ever done for me comes from the kindest person I have ever known was Dr. Kay Pace, Choir Director and Educator for the ages. She is the type of person to split her last dollar with you. I was always the type of student to be shy, and uninterested at times, but Dr. Pace always poured into her students with every class! Whether it was in choir, music theory, or just passing in the hallway she was such a positive role model as a fellow black musician and carried herself with pride and humility all at once. When I needed money for an audition, she provided. When I outgrew the tuxedo I had as an underclassmen, she bought me a new one. When I struggled to handle all my emotions, she cried with me. Read more>>
Ingrid Lung
My first exposure to the fashion world and its creativity was when I was a child during my Primary School years. My dad was very tall with a stocky build. Imagine a Bavarian lumberjack with the shoulders of a semi-professional swimmer. He looked like a gentle giant to me. He truly was the rock (or mountain) of our family! But it was difficult for him to find clothes or shoes that would fit him from standard read-to-wear shops. He also loved very nice fabrics. My dad never wore denim, not even a single day in his life. But he would get overly passionate about what he would see as “noble” fabrics such as beautiful velvet, tweed, or wool. For work, he would have suits made to measure by tailors especially for him. Read more>>
Trina Chan
Aside from my parents’ continuous support, I would say my middle school drama teacher did one of the kindest things for me- he believed in me before I believed in myself. His generous praise and constant encouragement of my work made me feel capable and valued, which had a powerful impact during my formative years. It enabled me to express myself more freely and authentically, to let my imagination run wild, and to develop greater confidence and courage. Read more>>
Allie Lee
It wasn’t necessarily one monumental instance, but constant support from my parents. They’ve always fostered any goals/dreams I’ve had, but since starting this business venture they’ve been my biggest cheerleaders. Social media shares and comments, creative and design advice, referrals, not to mention being consistent customers. I am so fortunate for all the ways in which they show their support and love. Read more>>
Michelle McCown-Luster
As I sit here and think about the kindness thing, someone has ever done for me the owner and CEO of the Dock Ellis Foundation pops in mine. At the time I met the CEO, Jasmine Lee Ellis , the Dock Ellis Foundation. I was at a broken moment in life, my sister, Niqui, Mccown, who has been a missing person for 22 years was still missing and everything that I worked to achieve to find her and bring her home was making me feel like it was all for nothing, because she still was missing. Then I met the Dock Ellis Foundation, I told my story to them, and all that I had tried to do to find my sister and to bring her home . From talking to Podcaster to newspapers news. Reporters, being on national TV shows joining organizations, becoming a missing person, advocate for years and helping other families. Read more>>
Dominick Barlow
Just last year, my wife and I were kicked out of a place owned by family and were homeless, but a friend of ours was gracious enough to take us in for a time until we found our own place. I’ll never forget that, and it always feels great to think about and motivates me to always be kind to others no matter the situation. Read more>>