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I wanted to share this list with you. Hope it brightens your day and perhaps inspires...Ana
Louisiana Doctor "Saves Lives"
One Haircut at a Time
Need some good
news? NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams now does a Friday segment called
"Making A Difference" that shares stories from viewers of "random
or regular acts of kindness" that offer you just that. Difficult
times have been known to bring communities together as people lean on one another
for support. At barbershops across the country, health care volunteers are "making
house calls" and giving men who drop by for a trim a FREE health screening: WATCH
THIS VIDEO AND MORE LIKE IT HERE
Pennsylvania Man Does 5 Good Deeds For Strangers On Craigslist
On
the eve of April Fools’ Day, a 29-year-old Pittsburgh man posted an ad on
Craigslist Chicago offering “help with something this weekend” to any
Chicagoans in need of an extra pair of hands for tasks small or large. His only
request to those asking for help was that they “pay it forward” by doing
a good deed to someone else. That
next weekend, the Samaritan drove nearly 1,200 miles to Chicago and back: (1)
He delivered a car battery (retail: $99) to an out-of-work man who was also out
of wheels; (2) gave a lift to a stranger who needed to pick up a truck in Des
Plaines; (3) cleared out a demolished bathroom; (4) dismantled an old wooden swing
set, a job that became even easier when the grateful truck owner from mission
#2 decided to help; and (5) delivered fresh clothing to the Chicago Homeless Sandwich
Run, which provides sandwiches, coffee, clothing and other personal items to over
800 homeless people every Sunday. And he did it all anonymously. READ
MORE HERE
6 Ways To Put Your Stimulus Money Where Your Heart Is
Economic
strategists argue that we are more likely to spend money if we consider it a bonus
rather than a steady income; we are less attached to what we see as “extra
money” and find it easier to spend on an impulse buy. But
not all spending has the same effect. Sure, you could go out and buy that HDTV
you’ve been eyeing, but wouldn’t you rather use your tax credits to
benefit your community and help your neighbors weather the economic crisis? If
the answer is yes, consider the following ways to put your stimulus money to work
for the greater good. READ
MORE HERE
California Town Declares "Random Acts Of Kindness" Week
Waterford,
a town of 8,100 people in Northern California, is celebrating "Random Acts
of Kindness Week." City officials are trying to remind residents of Waterford
that a nice deed can turn a stranger into a friend, which is an important message
in difficult times like these. READ
MORE HERE
Many Dry Cleaners Offering Free Services For Unemployed
Dry
cleaners around the country are offering their services at no cost to unemployed
customers who need their suit cleaned for an interview. It all began at New York's
First Professional Cleaners in the Bronx. A handwritten sign in their window reads,
"If you are unemployed and need an outfit clean for an interview, we will
clean it for free." According to the Daily News, its owner Carlos Vasquez's
way of giving a helping hand. And he's not alone. Cleaners in North Carolina and
Minnesota have generously followed suit. READ
MORE HERE
Alabama Coffee Shop Customers Pay It Forward
Some
customers at Starbucks shops around the Birmingham area have been getting an extra
ingredient with their coffee: Kindness. Customers at shops in eastern Birmingham,
Hoover and Vestavia Hills are paying it forward by anonymously picking up the
tabs of others. READ
MORE HERE
Angel in Montreal, Canada Gives the Gift of Cab Fare Home
Random
acts of kindness happen in all shapes and sizes all around the world. On April
18th, the Montreal Gazette reported a particularly poignant story involving a
woman at Saint Mary's Hospital who was undergoing tests for hip replacement. These
tests required her to keep returning to the hospital, even though the walk to
the Metro station was painful and taking a taxi was too expensive. READ
MORE HERE
How To Give When You Don't Have Money To Spare
Given
the current economic climate, it goes without saying that many people are having
to make very difficult decisions, cutting back on spending and going without anything
not strictly essential. ... The
good news is that there are a number of ways you can still make a real difference,
without much money. Even $1 Is Worth Giving. Foregoing a Starbucks latte
once a month could give you enough for this. Here are three ways that you could
put into practice today, WHATEVER your financial circumstances. Why not give one
a try? READ
MORE HERE
On
the act of serving: "People who love their country can change
it. ... That's the beauty of service: anybody can do it. You don't need to be
a community organizer, a senator, a Kennedy or even a president to bring changes
to people's lives."
On
his own experience: "I wouldn't be standing here today if
not for the service of others or for the purpose that service gave my own life.
... I wasn't just helping people, I was receiving something in return. Through
service I found a community that embraced me, citizenship that was meaningful,
the direction that I had been seeking."
And
finally, the story that says it all:
"An
old man walking along the beach at dawn sees a young man picking up the star fish
and throwing them out to sea. 'Why are you doing that?' The old man inquired.
The young man explained that the starfish had been stranded on the beech by a
receding tide. And would soon die in the daytime sun. 'But the beach goes on for
miles,' the old man said. 'And there're so many! How can your effort make any
difference?' The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and without hesitating
threw it to safety in the sea. He looked up at the old man, smiled and said, 'It
will make a difference to that one.'" (Read another
version of this story from Inspiration Line HERE .)
https://www.inspirationline.com/BEWorld/ADifference.htm