When I was 16, I worked at a law firm downtown as a summer intern. Every day, I’d go get lunch from this row of
Tag: Poverty
This Sweet Little Old Lady Puts Out Food Everyday to Feed Those That Are Hungry.
Tammy Beasley wrote: “This sweet little old lady puts out food everyday to feed those that are hungry.” “Things like this show me there are
This Teenager’s Sweet 16th Birthday is NOT All About Her
An Antioch teenager’s Sweet 16 birthday won’t be a celebration of excess or even focus on her. Instead, it will be used to help orphans
Breaking Barriers With the Homeless – by Nick Peterson
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to start helping more people, especially the homeless. However, I had trouble doing this because it’s like an
Man Leaves Job on Wall Street to Start Up a Pizza Business. The Result is all Kinds of Good.
Meet Mason Wartman. Mason left his job on Wall Street to start up his pizza business in Philly. Formerly on Wall Street, Wartman, 27, saw
This Bringer of Shoes Makes a Huge Difference in the Lives of The Homeless
It’s difficult to walk even a block in New York City without coming across some poor soul that is plainly in desperate need. One inspiring
Painting Homeless People’s Dreams
Those who say graffiti doesn’t accomplish much haven’t seen the work of Skid Robot, an anonymous street artist in Los Angeles who uses his medium
Begging for Change from a Smartphone – by Simona Asinovski
Judging a homeless person’s story in San Francisco “Hey, do you want an orange?” I ask. She’s sitting on a street corner with a backpack.
The Man Behind the Shadow
‘Jeniece Higgins wrote: “When we were in CA, I was taking a pic of the kids by a Christmas tree and a homeless man came
How My Son Wanted to Spend the $120 He Saved This Year.
“Saturday morning, my son walked into my room and said he wanted to use his money to help the homeless. I asked him what he
The Kindness in Your Smile – by Kim Scaravelli
By its simplest definition, “kindness” is just a synonym for friendliness and I like to believe that I am a friendly and therefore “kind” person (also funny, lovable,
This Random Act of Kindness Just Won Christmas
The Pothole Gardener wrote: “I was standing outside Liverpool St. Station the other day, and I witnessed one of the most moving things I’ve seen
Kinship With A Homeless Veteran – by Mia Bentley
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war,
Eyes of Judgement – by Sue Jones
I see you looking at me with judgement in your eyes. I don’t mind you looking at me, but must you show your feelings so
See a Need, Fill a Need by Sybil Brun
Medical bills were mounting. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost upon us so
How to Kill It With Kindness – The Layperson’s Guide to Living Like Mandela by Vidya Kaipa
(Article written – 5 December 2013) Nelson Mandela died today. It didn’t come as much of a shock, being that he was an impressive 95
Random Acts of Pasta – Man Feeds 125 People, Including the Homeless
A full stomach makes a happy heart, the saying goes. But one Utah man is taking some hits from doubters on the Internet over his
The World Is Starving And I Am Stuffed (A Thankful Lament) by Ron Clinton Smith
I like having enough to eat, don’t you? And as an American growing up in the middle class I’ve never known hunger. Just the opposite.
The Coffee Shop Tax That Everyone Should Pay by Michael Kilcoyne
In the world, there are over 21,000 Starbucks locations alone. According to Glassdoor, the average Starbucks barista — the person that makes your Venti Double-whipped
A ‘Lonely’ Homeless Man is Invited To Thanksgiving Dinner So He Can Have the Holiday He Deserves
This year, one man has two people to be thankful for. Neal Shytles of Norfolk, Virginia, usually spends his holidays by himself as he is
Luna the Dog Went Through Hard Times Before Finding a Family to Love Her
Tracey Buyce, CANDi International photographer, came across a special dog named Luna in Bonfil, Mexico. Tracey found the poor dog to be nothing but bones and skin.
The $5 Rule – Creating Guiding Principles for Random Acts of Kindness by Michael Kilcoyne
There’s a new rule — or guiding principle — in my life that I’m pretty excited about. Let’s call it the $5 Rule for now. Here’s how it works:
The Green Team
Hi my name is Ashley Benton, I created The Green Team. The Green Team feeds, clothes and cares for the homeless. Without organizations like mine,
How $2 Changed My Life — What a Homeless Man Taught Me About Love, Judgment, and Oneness by Mark Wyner
My perspective on the homeless has seen many vantage points over the years. I have always had compassion for the misfortune of others, but today
Kindness Blog 