Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Joy Given And Received


--by AnnC, posted Jul 14, 2017

The time share where we stayed while on vacation had a box in the guest lobby where you could donate your unopened food, soap, etc. to be donated to the local food bank. We were happy to do this, but we also  had some opened items which we did not want to throw away, but also did not want to haul on the plane. After talking to the receptionist, we learned that we could leave these items for the cleaning and maintenance crews. This was a wonderful way to help others while also practicing 0 waste.


We found out that the local high school kids were doing a clothing drive for the homeless and as luck would have it, we came across a store that was having a closeout sale and were able to purchase several brand new, quality clothing items at a  very good price. We were happy to help out in a community that had been so kind and welcoming while we were on vacation.


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Rajni wrote: Very good idea to stop waste and make someone happy. Thanks for this inspiring ost.
Helenconnell2 wrote: How wonderful. I am really impressed by this. As you say it's wonderful to do when you have been cared for. X
kjoyw wrote: Wonderful giving and kindness!
newdayvow wrote: Yes! Great you went the extra step to talk to the receptionist instead of just giving up.
AndiCas wrote: I love that the time share had this initiative. For you, a wonderful way to recognise the community.
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for being a kindness force while on vacay :))))))
Mish wrote: Thank you for raising the "kindness vibrations" there, Ann. Well done!!!
leoladyc728 wrote: really great end to your vacation. thanks for always helping others
autumnsky38 wrote: Wonderful!! Love it and thanks for the inspiration!

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