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.

Lekeith Jones

So many people have shown me kindness over the years, but one memory that stands out is when Justin Hillian, the showrunner of The Chi on Showtime, took time to meet with me right after I moved to LA. At the time, I was a black writer navigating the grind of a terrible job, feeling disconnected from the dream I had moved here to chase. His gesture was profoundly meaningful—it came at a moment when I needed hope and inspiration the most. Read more>>

Rodney Lyles

Love is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me. I’ve spent years working with hungry children, seeing both the darkest and brightest sides of humanity, but nothing has shaped me more than experiencing unconditional love when I least deserved it. This experience fundamentally changed how I view kindness and love. It’s what ultimately led me to start Feeding Kids by Faith. What I have learned through love is that sometimes the kindest thing we can do for someone is to believe in them, when they’ve stopped believing in themselves. Every child we feed through our program isn’t just receiving a meal – they’re receiving a message that someone cares, that someone believes they deserve to be cared for, regardless of their circumstances. Read more>>

Hannah Copeskey

I have a few examples, one which is from my clients who continue to show me by surprising me with my favorite teas, bringing snacks or presents for me, hold space for me as much as I do for them to share stories together while tattooing, for great reviews, recommendations, sharing my work, and the MVPs who continue to get tattooed from me from the very beginning. It’s always an honor and I am so grateful for them. Read more>>

Lucille Coleman

This moment made me take a second look at myself and appreciate who I was. I worked in Florida at the OCCD for about 6 months. When I decided to leave, I was floored to walk into a room to a surprise party for me leaving. To hear the things being said in the room about me and it was genuine was a turning point for me. This was huge for me because I realized that I did matter and offered something and it was valued. Sometimes you take the biggest chance in your life and it pays off. I was not there long, but I remain friends with the people who I worked with. I took a chance on myself and that experience taught me so much about myself. Read more>>

Iwona Golińska

I start my career as a painter by coincidence. As far as I remember I used to be a dancer so I met a lot of people doing sport. After I stop dancing I start to be an architect, because I always wanted to. One day my friend, who is also a dancer ask me to go with her for some art exhibition of the person she knows. I met there a lot of people and also the painter, who was an owner of all paintings there. After 2 weeks my friend told me, that the painter asked about me. Painter told her that she feels that I have good energy and she wants to invite me to painting workshop that she leads. I was really surprised because in the bottom of my heart I always dreamed about it. Read more>>

Veronica Mossed

When I started to advance in my photography skills, I planned on upgrading my camera and gifting it to myself for my 20th birthday. My mom and I went to Best Buy together on my birthday and I picked out the camera and lens I’ve been wanting. The sales associate gets the equipment and brings it over to the register and when it was time to pay, my mom pulls out her card and pays for it and tells me “This is my gift to you. Happy Birthday.” This was the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me. Not only was she gifting me this camera, but this was her way of investing in me because she knew I was extremely passionate about photography. I’ll never forget that day. Read more>>

Sean Abrusci

The kindest thing someone has done for me is nominate me for the SBCA Carrey Foundation Congressional Humanitarian of the year. This is something that I never in 1 million years thought I would be in the running for. Especially within the first year of business. However, the kindest part wasn’t being nominated or winning the award itself, it was the self reflection that occurred after being nominated. It was reflecting on how I got to the point, how the people to my left and right not only influenced but helped me along the way. Without the support system of friends and family none of this would be possible. So in essence, my support system is the kindest thing that has ever happened to me. Read more>>

 

 

Sami Ellis

Before my book’s publication, I had a Young Adult novel fail. It was a grueling process, where I received many rejections about something I had a lot of faith in. It was still early on in my writing journey, but I had a hard time keeping that faith up while the rejections poured in. So, I got really frustrated. Then I got a brilliant idea that would solve all of my issues–what if I switched my book to adult audiences? Read more>>

Zainab D Mansary

As an African, the kindness I receive from friends, family, or close relatives signifies God’s guidance towards my destiny. This concept of kindness, which I associate with humanity, has profoundly influenced my life and career choices, shaping me into the entrepreneur and humanitarian I am today. A pivotal moment occurred in 2015 when a simple invitation to dinner, initially thought to involve just a few friends, turned into an engaging gathering of eight people eager for adventure, challenges, and opportunities. Read more>>

Sumaiya Khalique

There are so many people who have been kind to me, but there is one person who I will always remember, as the person who set me on the path to achieve my dreams. During the summer between junior and senior year of high school, I took a summer literature class at a college with this Professor, who had a passion for Shakespeare and theater. Once school started again, I took the SATS so I could apply for college. My SAT score was lower than what I needed to go into the colleges I wanted to attend. I was an “A” student and I was devastated. As a high school student, I couldn’t afford a prep class, and I didn’t want to ask my parents. I felt like I hit a wall that I didn’t know how to break down. I was the first woman in my family thinking about attending college in the U.S., and I had big dreams of attending these prestigious colleges that no one else in my community at that time was considering. I just knew that I wanted more from my life but I didn’t have the resources to figure out how to overcome this. Read more>>