RAKtivist: Houston

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Kindness is a practice.

About 6 years ago, I was on a plane next to a woman who was relentlessly energetic and fidgety. I was tired and wanted to take a nap. But before I could go into “ignore mode,” she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself.

“Hi, my name is Helga!”

We got...

Raising Funds and Food

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For about a year now, I've been helping out a Philadelphia soup kitchen called Grace Cafe. It's run by the Arch Street United Methodist Church in central Philly. I found out about it through a Philadelphia volunteering website. I was hooked on it from the first time I went. They give out around 200 meals every Sunday to those who...

Who's Your One?

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My one is my best friend Brooke. She’s always been here for me when i was down, or needed a friend, or just wanted a friend to be with me. Sometimes she made me feel better and helped me even when she wasn’t aware that I was hurting and resend help. She makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, and...

Working For Free

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Mark was looking for work because he was down on his luck and was willing to work for any amount of payment. After I explained that I was unable to do it myself and didn't have money to pay him, he offered to do my yard work for free. I accepted his offer and let him get to work. When I...

Starting My Last Year Off Right

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This summer I decided to challenge myself. I decided to work on a project all by myself in hopes to spread kindness. With the help of two non-profit kindness organizations, I was able to spend my summer creating 670 goodie bags. Each bag consisted of candy, a pencil, a pack of gum, a motivational quote, and a kindness card. Anonymously, I...

Wake-Up Call

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A couple of years ago, I was introduced to a wonderfully great initiative called “Random Act of Kindness Week”. The name speaks for itself; it’s a call to action to show kindness, in some capacity, for 7 days. There is a foundation in Denver that spearheads this directive. Its charge is to take this week to step out of your...

Who's Your One?

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My best friend, Abby, from my swim team. Comforted me when I was really upset about missing a cut time by four tenths of a second.

A Good Deed

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I bought a stranger some food after she had moved here from Florida after hurricane Harvey.

Who's Your One?

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Dr. Haru Inouye, former CEO of the Shinnyo-en Foundation asked me, What do you need and how we can help you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPQiPIfRtLU. Then, he put the whole power of his organization to support my small actions through pinwheels for peace to raise awareness of the International Day of Peace. I was of no significance, but somewhat he focused on my...

My grandmother is Kind

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My grandmother and I were grocery shopping and We were paying for our groceries. A young woman next to us was crying and swiping her credit card which was not working. My grandmother paid for all her groceries and told her that everything will be fine. We never saw the girl again but we walked out of that store feeling...

Who's Your One?

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My life partner always acts as fuel when my fire seems to be dimming. He always keeps me motivated and encourage. I never knew how impactful words of encouragement could be until I meet him. My job role is one of which I am look upon to encourage others. His guidance and kind words has help me tremendously with my...

Who's Your One?

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My boyfriend. He inspires me everyday to be the best person i can be. He believes in me no matter how much i dont believe in myself. Thanks to him, i have accomplished so much. I’m so thankful to have someone so supportive by my side

Awaiting the Train

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I was waiting for the 11:52 train to Sandringham to see my doctor. I am an elderly bloke with a walking stick. I was trying to manage a very hot coffee, but wasn't successful and spilled it on my pants. A woman gave me a cute hand-towel with cup pictures, bowed, and smiled at me. She reinforced my faith in...

Who's Your One?

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His name is Midnight he's my dog . He makes me laugh all the time, and he does tons of stupid stuff. But my he's my dog.

Loving Through Illness

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I’ve been in and out of hospital since I was a kid because of chronic illness. My dad has always always dropped everything to help me. He has spent many late nights in emergency, up all night taking care of me, cooking for me when I couldn’t, and always making me laugh even when no one else can. My dad...

Who's Your One?

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my "one" is my mom. everybody loves her and everytime she walks into a room seh just lights it up with her attitude and even if she's mad at you or upset she will do anything in the world to make you smile.