Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Making a new kid feel at home

There is a boy who recently transferred from Texas to our high school. He seemed really nervous and didn't have many friends due to how late he moved. Me and my friends decided to make him feel at home. we compliment him daily, invite him to sit with us and ask him about his day. well, yesterday for English, there was a project to create art based off the book we were reading. At the end, we had to vote on who's art we liked most. His artwork was AMAZING, and almost the whole class voted for him! He won and got to hang his up on the golden post it. He was smiling the whole class.

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  • Posted by clarapetersik
  • Mar 1, 2026
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Egg Boxes

I've been carefully saving our family's empty egg boxes, and yesterday my partner dropped the huge pile off at the local market where a couple of egg sellers operate. The response was hugely positive, and I'm reminded of the saying 'one man's trash is another man's treasure.'

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Sharing hot cocoa during Snow cold weather

Looks like people in the US will be experiencing some cold weather and storms this weekend. KEEP WARM, cuddle up, be safe! 🤍💙🥶💙🤍

I am volunteering in the park visitor center tomorrow and I think it will be 8 degrees Fahrenheit when I arrive. I am assuming it will be a slow day. I bought some Hershey kisses hot cocoa flavor for the brave souls who venture out.

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A Dear Friend Brought Gifts

A dear friend brought me some gifts all the way from India 🫶🏽. These gorgeous cashews are processed by Persons with Disabilities. The calendar tells story of Vinoba and will be a daily reminder of the person I aspire to be❤️.

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Kindness Given And Received

Yesterday, was a beautiful day for me. First thing, I walked to the supermarket to pick up provisions for meals. As I walked back, I saw Alex who works at the local library on the opposite side of the street. When she saw me, she smiled and said, 'Hi Helen.' I responded with 'Hello to you and I'll see you this afternoon'. When I got to the library after my lunch, I opened my backpack and gave Catherine several items which might be useful for crafts. I used a computer to order a flask for a friend and then settled to do some knitting. I brought with me a basket I've knitted. I was able to cut 2 circles of card to make the bottom of it flat and some material to give it a lining. When I'd cut them out, I realised I'd forgotten my needles and threads so I ... Read Full Story >>

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  • Posted by Helenconnell2
  • Mar 1, 2026
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🥶 Baby It’s Cold Outside! 😉

🥶 For all those in the path of this polar vortex & heavy snow, stay safe & cozy 🙏🫶🏽

🍊 A BIG box of citrus fruit was delivered to us yesterday afternoon from our former neighbor who now lives in Florida. He sends it a few times a year to us, ever since he moved & has been doing this for a few years now.

It’s always way too much for us two so I always get to share it with a few neighbors.
So his gift always ripples out & I enjoy sharing as much as I enjoy the navel oranges and grapefruits he so generously sends 🙏

🥶 I will bundle up (it’s 11F degrees here in NYC this morning!);& get it over to a few neighbors before the predicted snowstorm arrives here later today. ⛄️

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Porch Box Appreciation


We live out in the country, pretty isolated, and are continually grateful for those unsung heroes - delivery persons, who connect us to the outside world; braving challenging weather conditions, gravel roads, rickety vehicles, early nightfall, etc…

So, when MisterM made a porch box for missed deliveries, we placed little holiday goodie bags inside for them. The delivery persons we have talked to have all expressed their thanks in return.

Looking forward to tailoring treats to match the seasons :))).


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I'm Far Away From Home

I'm far away from all family but never far away from opportunities for kindness :-)
I have a few guests and students staying this time of the year so I invited them for tea on Christmas Eve and we had a fabulous time! Everyone was so happy and grateful, it was a delight. We shared cooking and eating of course :-) and lots of stories and experiences shared. I made my grandma's famous 'flan' and they loved it!

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🎄 🕊️ For All Kind Friends

🎄 🕊️ For all of our kind friends, a copy of our Christmas card letter: “Peace on earth will come and stay when we live Christmas every day!” - Helen Steiner Rice In our small way, we try to live Christmas every day by making and sharing origami Peace Doves, along with supporting values and organizations that we believe to be important. Over 70,000 origami Peace Doves have been shared since 2013! They have “flown” to every continent on their mission of Peace. Here are a few examples of Peace Doves shares in 2025: A basket full for the stART Talking community event at the Custer Beacon, along with a display board of positive post-it notes. 150 orange Doves for Zonta’s “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence.” A much appreciated flock accompanying a donation to South Dakota Humanities Council. Included with over 400 origami turtles celebrating a turtle release at Padre Island National ... Read Full Story >>

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Holiday Power! 🎄 ...

Holiday Power! 🎄 Why is it when you do without, when you receive again, it’s with a new and deeper appreciation? That’s how Mr. Mindy and I feel about POWER!!! Windstorm came through Wednesday night and knocked trees and power lines down all over the Hills. We were without electricity, water, and internet/cell for about 2 ½ days! Thank goodness we had a propane fireplace that kept us, and our cabin hOMe, from rocking up with temps in the lower 20’s at night. Grateful for the crews that have been working non-stop to restore power to the over 11,000 customers without electricity, the delivery persons who still managed to get through with loved one’s treats, plus the offers of help and support. In a crisis, you sure are reminded about the goodness of people! During our days without power, we were busy helping load, move, assemble and give community holiday baskets - complete with fixings ... Read Full Story >>

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A Christmas Surprise On Our Porch

🎄 Look what a kindness elf couple left on our porch last night 😄

Thank you dear ones 🙏

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Wonderful Kindness JourneyI

Wonderful Kindness Journey I am grateful to my son and his wife who gave me a ride to the airport. My son checked my luggage and got my boarding pass. He waited until the wheelchair assistant came. Gave birthday cards and quote cards to flight desk clerk. She was surprised to receive them and thanked me with a smile and a namaste. Namaste meaning from the internet: Respect & Reverence: A traditional way to honor elders, teachers, or deities. Greeting/Farewell: Used for saying "hello" or "goodbye.” Equality & Unity: Recognizes the shared divine essence in everyone, fostering oneness. Gratitude: Expresses thanks and appreciation. Mindfulness: Promotes presence and introspection, common in yoga and spiritual practices. The Gesture (Añjali Mudra): “Hands pressed together, palms touching, fingers pointing up, held near the chest.“Accompanied by a slight bow.“Can be performed wordlessly, carrying the same meaning. Talked to the wheelchair assistant about positive thinking. Shared the story of a woman’s intense positive thinking that ... Read Full Story >>

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🕊 Peace Dove Joy!



🕊 Another peace dove share that made my day….

An adorable, young delivery fellow was so overjoyed to receive one of Mindy’s peace doves that his joy was palpable! It was a perfect end to my Saturday & my smile stayed in my heart for the rest of the evening 🥰

Thank you Mindy!! 🫶🏽

🕊 “In Mindy's words, “these doves are released to encourage smiles.” ~ from an old post I found online

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Some Neighbor Kindness.

=^..^=

Our neighbor shoveled our walk after the last snowfall. I texted him to thank him, and he said, "Well, it's a very short walk, and it's silly to do half. I'm not THAT guy." =) He's a very kind neighbor.

Our neighbor on the other side has a little boy, and we gave him the remainder of our Halloween candy. Then, a few weeks ago, he asked me to feed his beautiful outdoor cat while he was gone for a week, and I said I would be happy to. She is a black cat from nose to tail tip and has big green eyes, such a beauty. (I don't have her photo, so I'm sharing another you may enjoy.) =) She's very shy. I fed her daily, and she warmed up to me a bit. Plus, my neighbor appreciated it.

I'm grateful for my neighbors.
♥

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Chocolates

Recently, I purchased some dark chocolate snowman lollipops from a very good chocolate shop. I've handed them out to people I cross paths with when I take my walk. Two went to the crossing guards who take care of the elementary school that I pass. This week, one the crossing guards told me that he enjoyed his with his morning cup of coffee before he went on duty. Sweet!

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Running For Joy

Running for Joy 5k meets every year in Barnegat Light, NJ to honor my sister-in-law, who was killed by a drunk/high driver a few months after she graduated from MIT in 1984. She was 23 years old. I started Running for Joy in 2011. At the time of her death, her fiancé, John, was with her. They were doing a cross-country trip to California to begin their lives together. In 2012, John found Running for Joy and contacted me. He now runs the Facebook group since I left Facebook. (Facebook/runningforjoy5k). Every year in Joy's honor, we give a small loan via Kiva. But this morning I got a letter from Sister Lucy (Maher.org). She is having a Christmas festival for the "pavement dwellers" as she does every year, giving out food and gifts. So we sent a small loan in Joy's honor to Maher this year instead.

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Spreading Holiday Cheer (and Carbs)

Saw an old patient for the first time in a while in the gym this morning. Remembering he's Jewish I wished him a Happy Hanukkah. We were both in the middle of our respective workouts, so we spoke briefly. Always a treat running into him.

Baked a loaf of homemade sourdough for some neighbors and dropped it off yesterday morning. They're an older couple from England and invited me in for some tea and biscuits (cookies). Had the best time and we chatted for over an hour and a half! Lovely couple those two :)

Got a package sent off to Ukraine for my friend and his family. I told him Santa from the 'States will probably be late this year, but I'm excited to get more goodies and requested items sent their way <3

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⛄️ Snow Day Surprise

⛄️❤️ Sunday Snow Kindness Boomerang 🪃

❄️ It snowed in NYC this morning & hubby shoveled for us and for three neighbors close to our house. He likes to do that for others & it was his exercise for the day.

Later in the day our next door neighbors rang our bell and surprised us with a big box of good chocolates……Kindness boomerang 😊 ❤️

Although hubby did all the shoveling, guess who will get to share in these chocolates.😊

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I ❤️ To Crochet & Give Away

🧶 Crocheting for Friends….

🧶 As I was crocheting a “Hug” (prayer shawl) for an old friend I worked with decades ago , who I recently reunited with after 50 years (!) I learned that her sister took a bad fall and broke her leg 🦵🏻. So I decided to crochet one for her too, figuring she could make good use of it during her long rehabilitation.

I will surprise her with the two shawls when we get together again after the holidays,

Our other friend,  who we both worked with, will be coming again to our next reunion.   I had given her one years ago but 🧶 I want crochet a new one for her ,  as soon as I finish the one for the sister, which is almost done.

❤️I love to crochet and give away.  I better get to it! 😉

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Community Sports Program For children

Community sports program for children !

Children love sports . They are always ready to play on the field and win prizes. So we organized a sports program in the village ground. So many children participated in the program to show their talent and ability. All the children played very well and won prizes. The program guests were also very happy to see the children’s performance.

Children were honored by medals and trophies by the program guests.


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