Kindness Starts With One®

One smile. One hug. One cup of coffee. One person...

Do you have someone in your life who inspired you to be a better person? Did you witness an act of kindness that left an impression? Share your kindness story with the world.

Tell Us Your Kindness Story

Maclin and the donuts

So Maclin wanted donuts so bad so I saved him a donut!!!

Trash run pick up

I was just at Disney for vacation this past week, during the time there our group worked out together in the mornings to support one another. While out on our runs we would pick up the trash we would see along the way. This encouraged other runners/walkers to do the same. We did the same throughout the parks too! It...

lost dog

I found a dog on its own running around so I told my mother and she took a photo of it put it on Facebook and we took the dog back to its owner

I helped my sister study because she was about to take regions,and she didn't understand anything she was doing so we sat down, and made flash cards together to review for her regions, and she passed now we help each other study whenever we needed help.

Offering hugs in town

Some friends in our market town in Suffolk, UK, are getting together every year around valentines since 2022 to offer hugs to passers-by. Even if people do not take us up on our offer, our signs make them smile and lights up their day.
Especially in 2022 we had so many comments from people that they haven't had close contact...

My BFF

He and I met a few years back at a local Starbucks where I've been a regular for many years. Over time we got to know each other and got to be good friends, with him, as I recall, taking the first step in inviting my son and me to a full night of country concerts, free of charge, VIP...

A Ripple of Kindness

I was in a cafe, a server accidentally spilled hot coffee on my lap, causing a scene. Instead of berating the server I calmly reassured her that it was an accident. Touched by the kindness the server apologized profusely and I graciously accepted , diffusing the tension with understanding and empathy.
In that moment of chaos, compassion prevailed. It left...

Elderly man

I was in the grocery story and needed to get some shredded cheese. An elderly man stood there in front of the cheese section studying every selection. He finally moved a bit and I was able to get to what I needed. He struck up a conversation with me, telling me how much prices have gone up and that he...

Old woman.

I was walking out of the supermarket and I saw an old women had split her shopping bag.
I went inside the shop explained the problem and they fully refunded any broken or damaged items. I saved the woman at least £50.00 on broken items.