Post #12 – Kindness is an Organization

Hello everyone,

Earlier, I told you about a plumbing company who helped a family in need.  Now, I’ve decided to change things up a bit and tell you about a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to promote and help complete random acts of kindness all across the world.  In 2009, Misha Collins, star of the CW’s Supernatural, reached out to his Twitter followers and they came up with an idea to help nonprofit initiatives.  After several changes and some careful planning, the team eventually came up with the name Random Acts.  The basic goal of this organization is to encourage individual acts of kindness whenever and wherever possible.  Not only does the organization help fund individual projects by letting you submit your idea, but they will also provide volunteers who may help you complete the act of kindness.

The organization’s mission statement is as follows: “At Random Acts, it’s our mission to conquer the world one random act of kindness at a time.  We are here to inspire acts of kindness around the world both big and small.  We provide a vast network of caring people with the encouragement and support they need to change lives for the better.”

The organization also has a list of five key values which are listed below:

• ·         Every individual can be a catalyst for positive change in the world and in his/her own life.
• ·         Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
• ·         Each person can make a positive impact with his/her own social network and community.
• ·         Kindness breeds kindness
• ·         Being kind is fun!

I hope that sharing this with you inspires you to check out their website and see the many videos posted which give an up close and personal view of individual random acts of kindness.  This organization can do a lot for many people around the world.  If you have a random fact that you would like to complete, don’t be afraid to ask for help, because anything can be accomplished.  I hope that you enjoyed reading about this organization, and I also have posted a video below.  I hope that you enjoy the rest of your evening, and that is all until next time.

Dallas Hathaway

http://www.therandomact.org

Post #11-Kindness is Donations

Hello everyone,                                                                   

Last week, I shared a story with you about an amazing couple who gave money away on the side of the road.  This week, I’m going to tell you about a plumbing company from Arizona to fix the needs of a desperate family in their time of need.  For about a year, the McComb family has been dealing with the terrible stress of their seven-year-old daughter’s Sarcoma cancer.  At the same time, the family had also been dealing with terrible plumbing leaks throughout the year.  Mrs. McComb suggested to her husband that he should call Pioneer Plumbing to see if they could get the problem resolved.  Soon after, two employees came out and fixed all of the leaks.  After the plumbers returned to work, they shared the family’s story in a weekly meeting.  That is when the owner of the store, Mike Motzkin, decided he could make a difference.  He is quoted in the article saying, “look, these guys have got bigger things to worry about.  We just gotta help them out.”  He decided to donate all materials, and employees worked for free.  Soon after the work was done, Mr. McComb decided to nominate Mike Motzkin for a local award called “Ben’s Bell.”  This award is for “those among us who make our community better, [and a] kinder place to live.”  I hope that these services help the McComb family get through their difficult times.  I also hope that this story inspires you to do a kind act.  Things like these don’t happen very often, and when they do it makes us want to do something kind in return.  I hope you enjoyed reading this story, and this is all until next time.  Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Dallas Hathaway

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/tucson-business-owner-believes-kind-acts-should-be-the-norm/article_3443c08f-7735-59bd-822d-ff5022b575c5.html

Post # 10 - Kindness is...Panhandling in Reverse

Hello everyone,

Today, I’m going to tell you about a story of a very remarkable couple, and this couple just happens to be retired.  They decided to take their idea to the streets.  Instead of panhandling and asking people for money, the couple decided to take their own money and give it away to the people who drove by.  The couple decided that they were going to take $100 of their own money and give it away.  You can think of it as “panhandling in reverse.”  The driver of each vehicle that passed them that day received one dollar.  In addition, the couple held up a sign saying “no, I am not homeless, and I am not hungry.  Can I give you a dollar?”  Although this act is small, it shows that the couple has a kind heart and wants to bring good to the community.  No matter how small the act is, kindness can always make a positive difference in someone’s life.  So please remember, when you see that piece of trash on the sidewalk, pick it up.  Or when you’re standing behind someone in line, and they don’t have enough money to pay for their bill, pay for the difference.  Doing good deeds will bring good deeds back to you.  I hope that you enjoyed reading this post, and until next time please stay kind.  Thank you for reading.

Dallas Hathaway