The knock-on effects of your actions can spread kindness more widely as people read the positive news of what you have done.
“A team of volunteers completed its monthly giveaway of toiletries and other items to the homeless on a cold Sunday morning.” Thank you to Joe who shared this with us on Mastodon and allowed us to share it even further. Want to read about even more kindness? We have stories for you: Scottish man helps […]
“I was waiting for the bus in Bournemouth Town Centre when a bus pulled up & an elderly lady got off with her zimmer frame. She was obviously disorientated and had missed her stop because she can’t see in the dark. Luckily there was a lovely young lady in her mid 20s who helped. She phoned
I overheard a couple at the train station being given the wrong advice about tickets and trains so I stepped in and gave them the right information. How have you been kind this week? Discover more kindness happening in the world every day with these stories: Malaga storms show kindness of community. Stranger reaches Brazil
I went to my Dad’s dementia group as his plus one. While I was talking to another of the plus ones, I mentioned that we had bought Dad some puzzles made with bigger pieces and less complicated pictures, for people with dementia. He was interested to find out more as they might suit his wife.
What small kindness did you spot this week? Kim told us that “People sharing other children’s’ achievements post a class assembly. Small, but big things :-)” Over to you, let us know what you’ve spotted ⬇️ . Need inspiration? Here’s some stories to help: Preschool saved by community volunteers. Cat with ataxia and sister adopted
“I was in the supermarket and noticed a short, elderly lady doing her best to reach some Brazil nuts on the top shelf but not being able to. I offered to reach them for her and she gratefully accepted and was able to buy the last two boxes.” This is such a great example of
“I always tip my drivers and this one was buzzing. Had a big grin on his face and is the first one who has ever thanked me – bless him.” We strongly believe no kindness is too small and stories like this show it is true! These other stories of kindness show the same: Surprise almond croissant for colleague.
My neighbour had her 6-year-old grandson staying with her during half-term. He made some bracelets and pictures from beads and asked his Nanny to offer them for sale to the neighbours. I bought one, after listening carefully to his earnest explanations about them all. She later told me that it had made his day and
“I was sick with covid and the guy delivering my Pets At Home parcel of heavy dog food put it inside the door so I didn’t have to lift it over the doorstep. I left him a 5 star review and checked all the ways he was amazing in the hopes it does some good
We had a wonderful time at the Kindness Unites summit, a big thank you to Helen Rimmer for organising such an excellent event. It was a truly great way to celebrate World Kindness Day. The speakers Sarah enjoyed most were Gabi Nudelman who spoke about the power of kindness in higher education, an area close
