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WEEKLY BRIGHT SPOTS
Donation as a way of life
In Phoenix, Roger Wendt marked his 1,000th volunteer shift at St. Mary’s Food Bank. To celebrate, he didn’t expect a reward or recognition. Instead, he donated $1,000 of his own money to support their mission. That level of giving serves as a living love letter to his community.
Not a routine commute
On a Bengaluru bus, passengers encountered a new conductor on his very first day, nervous and unsure. Instead of grumbling, they offered smiles, patience, and encouragement—supporting a stranger in a moment of vulnerability. That kindness turned a routine commute into a heartfelt first day of work.
$20 kindness
Kristina Ulmer, an English teacher in Pennsylvania, gives each of her students $20 under one condition: spend it on kindness. Over the years, students have tipped workers, donated to shelters, and made small gestures of care. This has grown into a ripple of generosity, showing young people that kindness is a gift you can pay forward.
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