Act #31: Double Act of Kindness

Two people were eating dinner at the Royal Oak in downtown Ottawa on the patio. I paid their bill to pay it forward and to my surprise they said this is the second time in a week this has happened. Looks like kindness is spreading! This is Déjà kindness!!

Act #21: Homeless Act of Kindness

I was in San Francisco and an internship had opened my eyes to what my art career would *really* be like (in a cubicle, no windows, no creative freedom…depressing!). I was distraught. I thought about how I wasted thousands on an education. My family, friends and...

Act #20: Pay It Forward With A Book

I am happy to report that I have been gifted with a pay it forward gesture, which made my whole day.  This occurred when I was assisting a family member of a patient at our local hospital, where I volunteer.  The woman noticed that I had a book on my desk, which she...

Act #18: Single Dad Act of Kindness

I met a recently divorced man who is installing hot water tanks in a condo . He tells me his ex had taken everything and he has to sell the house he loves so much. He has 3 kids and is struggling. I offered this man a prepaid meal with his kids. If I could have paid...

Act #16: Susan W’s Story

During the recent cold snap my husband and I came upon a stalled car along a country road with three elderly women in it. The driver said a tow truck was on it’s way, however my husband thought the gas line was frozen so he went to the local country store that...

Act #9: Erin’s Story

I was in line at the grocery store and a lady and her 5 year old daughter were in front of me and when it came time to pay she realized she had left her wallet in the car…I told her to go and get it and I would watch her daughter so that she didn’t need to...

Act #8: Laura’s Story

Last year at Christmas time my sister and I were in the Starbucks drive thru. When we got to the window to pay we found out that the person in front of us had paid for us. So we figured why not carry it on and pay for the person behind us. It made us feel good to have...

Act #7: The True Meaning of Boxing Day

A user submitted story: I was spoiled this year. I was given everything on my Christmas list (well, except for the Neon yellow heels, but apparently those are hard to find in winter). On top of that, I received some wonderful and thoughtful gifts that showed me how...