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

Who's Your One?

This is my grandfather. He was a physician working with the Coast Guard and almost became an admiral. He taught me so many things, and set an example for who I want to be. He taught me everything I know about science.

Who's Your One?

My Dad, M. Hochman He has always been supportive of me and my dreams. My dad will also go out of his way to make my dreams come true.

Who's Your One?

I admire my mom because she is always kind to my sister and me. She shows empathy for us when something goes wrong and tries to help us in any way. When someone is sad or hurt, she always has a way to help them feel better. She has taught my sister and me how to treat other people with...

Who's Your One?

The person that inspires me is my dad. His name is Erik Kreutner and he is the principal of Mason Preparatory School. He inspires me by setting a good example for me and teaching me not to judge or stereotype people among many other things. One very important lesson he taught me was to treat others how you would like...

Who's Your One?

I admire my mom because she is always kind to my sister and me. She shows empathy for us when something goes wrong and tries to help us in any way. When someone is sad or hurt, she always has a way to help them feel better. She has taught my sister and me how to treat other people with...

Who's Your One?

I admire a family friend because she always puts other people before her. She has had many surgeries but asks if people need help while she is in pain. Every Christmas she sends me a gift card and calls my mother for an hour because she thinks of my mother as her daughter and me as one of her many...

Who's Your One?

This is DS and she is about the strongest person I know. She has been through so much and stayed brave and strong through it all. She has taught me so much about how to stay positive and happy during bad days and “rough patches” in life. She has never failed to make me laugh and she inspires me every...

Who's Your One?

I admire my school volleyball coach because she always believed in me. During the volleyball season she would be encouraging and tell me ways that I could improve. She should me how to be a great team player and to never give up on myself or my team. She has such a kind and caring heart and always wants to...

Who's Your One?

This is my grandma, Nanu, she inspires me to be a better person every day. She has been through a lot but stays positive and happy and never fails at making me laugh. She always tells me live every moment because you don’t know how long you have. She volunteers at her local food bank and gives every day...