-Blog post by Reed Sandridge, a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC Did you know arthritis affects an estimated 50 million (one in five) American adults and 300,000 children and is the nation’s most common cause of disability? Or that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? I didn’t until I volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation. They [...]
Archive for March, 2011
Week 10 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Arthritis Foundation
Posted in Volunteering, tagged art, Arthritis, auctions, Bethesda, events, gala, volunteering on March 28, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Day 63 – Judy
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, tagged book store, day 63, health care, judy, mother, nurse, sibyl, tenn on March 25, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. Today I needed something to read. I love book stores, I love perusing the different books to find the right one. Being unemployed I try very hard to stay away from them because I know what I’ll do. This trip I had meant to [...]
Day 62 – Ed
Posted in Donation, tagged $10, bucket list, charity, day 62, ed, sibyl, tenn, williamson county park, yachi on March 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. The Williamson County Park has a walking path that follows along a river on one side. There’s a hopscotch design painted on the path and a little further up you’ll see three different circles with a sign that says: Try this: Stand in the [...]
Day 61 – Pam
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged day 61, minister, pam, picnic, sibyl, tenn, walmart on March 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. Around lunch time, I ran out to do a bit of grocery shopping at Walmart because they seem to have the best prices. Getting out of my car I noticed an SUV with its back hatch open and several people eating and talking inside. [...]
Day 60 – Jeannie
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, tagged day 60, family, God, jeannie, sibyl, tenn on March 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. Today I met Jeannie, who is a total sweetheart. I was just getting out of my car when I saw her and just knew she was the one to be today’s recipient. Lucky for me she said yes. I wasn’t even ready and had [...]
Day 59 – Linda
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, Refusals, tagged alzheimers, borders, charity, college fund, day 59, linda, sibyl, tenn on March 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. After trying twice today and being turned down, I met Linda as she was coming out of a Borders that’s closing its doors. On this gorgeous day I asked Linda what she was doing and she shared that she was, “running errands, getting my [...]
Day 58 – Brian
Posted in Cigarettes, Food & Beverage, tagged brian, charity, day 58, hard work, homeless, newspaper, sibyl, tenn, the contributor on March 19, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. I noticed Brian several months ago, standing on a corner selling newspapers; I even bought a paper from him once. The paper, The Contributor, contains stories and poetry written by homeless or formerly homeless citizens. I thought he would be a great recipient of [...]
Day 57 – Michael B.
Posted in Laundry, tagged day 57, franklin tn, gold suit, Laundry, michael, second chances, sibyl on March 18, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Sibyl W, a Kindness Investor from Brentwood, Tenn. Two young men were wearing flashy gold suits and waving their arms at a busy intersection in Franklin, TN. I parked my car and walked over to them. I could see right away they were using their friendly, outgoing personalities to entice customers to [...]
Week 13 Kindness Investor: Sibyl W.
Posted in Kindness Investors, tagged big brothers/big sisters, family, horses, sibyl w, Tennessee, Week 9 on March 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Name: Sibyl W. Age? 59 (ouch!) Where do you live? Brentwood, Tenn. Where were you born? I was born in Asheville, NC What’s the highest level of education you have completed? Graduated high school and took some college courses (Business & Psychology) Do you have a family? I’m divorced, no children. But years [...]
Update from Day 250: Matt W.
Posted in Not recorded, tagged acting, arts, events, fundraising, holiday, live, nonprofits, Reed, st. patrick's day, Theater, theatre, update on March 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
By Reed Sandridge, a Kindness Investor and Founder of Year of Giving. I thought I would catch you up on a former recipient: Matt from Day 250. Although I met up with him in February, it somehow seemed appropriate to share this update with you this week since two days ago marked the Ides of [...]
Day 56 – Liz
Posted in Donation, tagged crossing guard, day 56, gregory, japan, liz, lunch aide, New Jersey, Stephanie on March 16, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. Today’s Intention ~ I am grateful. Meet Miss Liz. She is the hardworking friendly lunch aide and crossing guard at elementary school of my boyfriend’s son Gregory. This mother of three daughters is always concerned about the children’s safety and was surprised by my [...]
Day 55 – Tom
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, tagged childrens books, colleen, day 55, ice cream shop, newton pennsylvania, pa, Stephanie, the zebra striped whale, tom on March 15, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. I created an intention this morning ~ Today, I appreciate a kind heart! Meet Tom, who not only has a very kind heart but also sells something very sweet and tasty, namely ice cream. Tom and his wife Shari, opened The Zebra Striped-Whale in [...]
Week 9 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Posted in Volunteering, tagged DC, meditation, multiple sclerosis, photography, rosslyn, speakers, VA, volunteering, washington, Week 9, yoga on March 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Before I tell you about my amazing experience volunteering as a photographer – yep, a photographer – at a local event for individuals with multiple sclerosis, I want to do a shameless plug for two volunteering opportunities that are coming up…and I need you to come out and volunteer. Servathon DC – On Saturday April [...]
Day 54 – Beth
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, tagged beth, cancer survivor, day 54, eating right, healthy living, Stephanie on March 13, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. I created an intention this morning ~ Today, I honor healthy living and well being! I met Beth at Starbucks and we chatted over coffee. She is a mother of four and a breast cancer survivor with a great faith and zest for healthy [...]
Day 53 – Stephanie E.
Posted in Not recorded, tagged day 53, New Jersey, Stephanie, Stephanie E., talented child, volunteer on March 12, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. Day 4 Intention ~ Today, I Choose Greatness I had the great honor to meet 9 1/2 years old Stephanie E. at Indigo Moon, a yoga/massage and gift shop where her mom works. Stephanie is great not just because she shares a great name [...]
Day 52 – Liz
Posted in Food & Beverage, tagged college student, day 52, dog, family, liz, New Jersey, Stephanie, writer on March 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. Today’s Intention ~ Today, I Appreciate Joyful Living I met birthday girl Liz at Border’s Bookstore. She was working intently at her computer while listening to her iPod, the image of today’s college student. I approached her as she was packing up and she [...]
Day 51 – Carl B.
Posted in Donation, tagged carl b, day 51, history, New Jersey, Stephanie, teaching on March 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. I created an intention this morning ~ Today, I focus on listening. My next Year of Giving experience brought me to my local library, a place I hadn’t really been to since I was a kid. I was motivated to sign up for a [...]
Day 50 – Cheryl F.
Posted in Savings, tagged cheryl, children, Day 50. new jersey, elderly, random acts of kindness, Stephanie on March 9, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Blog post by Stephanie, a Kindness Investor from Mt. Laurel, NJ. I created an intention this morning ~ Today, I am open! I wrote up a certificate that said “I value you & your story” to give to today’s recipient. I eagerly left my house ready to meet my $10 recipient. I went to the [...]
Week 12 Kindness Investor: Stephanie
Posted in Food & Beverage, Kindness Investors, tagged childrens books, kindess investor, New Jersey, raw food, Stephanie, Week 8 on March 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Name: Stephanie Age? 35 Where do you live? Mt. Laurel, NJ Where were you born? Voorhees, NJ What’s the highest level of education you have completed? B.S. in Elementary Ed and Special Ed. Do you have a family? I have an AWESOME FAMILY, GREAT FRIENDS who are like family to me and a WONDERFUL [...]
Day 49 – John D.
Posted in Savings, tagged day 49. new york, john, Maria D, mental illness, veteran on March 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. A 6 foot 2, mid-forties man walks around the living room, adorned in tattered army fatigues and tennis shoes. He looks tired and antsy as his eyes quickly jet around the room. He just finished sweeping the floor and talks to the staff person [...]
Week 8 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Miriam’s Kitchen
Posted in Volunteering, tagged assistance, DC, helping others, homeless, homelessness, poverty, Reed, update, volunteering, washington, Week 8 on March 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Before I share with you my amazing volunteer experience at Miriam’s Kitchen here in Washington, DC, I want to introduce you to a very important person at the Year of Giving. His name is Kyle. Some of you might remember him from Day 311 last year when I gave him my $10 for the day [...]
Day 48 – Griffin
Posted in Savings, tagged 11 years old, day 48. long island, griffin, Maria D, responsibility, youth on March 5, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. Say hello to the ambitious and thrifty Griffin! He’s a young New Yorker who has called Long Island his home for eleven years of life. I got the chance to meet him while down at my Aunt’s local library and decided, why not give the [...]
Day 47 – Emma
Posted in Donation, tagged Day 47, Emma, health products, Maria D, Maryland, Takoma Park on March 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. Greetings to Emma, from Takoma Park, MD. She’s lived in the area her whole life and loves the community she shares with others. She had a big dose of skepticism though and declined to be photographed or exchange contact information. She decided to [...]
Day 46 – Jay
Posted in Transportation, tagged coast guard, day 46, DC, Jay, Maria D, mechanic, Metro, underemployed on March 3, 2011 | 10 Comments »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. Give a warm welcome to Jay. He’s a 22-year old born and raised in the District who currently works at Washington Sports Club. Jay considers himself to be currently underemployed, like so many of us, and has aspirations of being a mechanic. “I’m [...]
Day 45 – Asrat
Posted in Gave the money back, tagged Asrat, Day 45, DC, Ethiopia, hard work, Maria D, taxi on March 2, 2011 | 10 Comments »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. Tadiyass! (that means hello in Amharic) Well friends, I had the pleasure of meeting Asrat last weekend and would like to introduce him to you all. I have only taken a cab 3 or 4 times since moving to the DC area in October [...]
Day 44 – Marilyn J.
Posted in Gave the money back, tagged age, comedy, day 44, DC, Kathy Griffin, Maria D, Marilyn J, sense of humor, week 7 on March 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Blog post by Maria D., a Kindness Investor from Washington, DC. Say a big hello to Mrs. Marilyn J. If you’re going to sit down and chat with her, get ready to laugh your head off because Marilyn epitomizes what it’s like to be young, flirty and fresh at ANY age. This grandma had taken [...]
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