Category Archives: Generosity

Haircuts For A Hug

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

(Source: Forever Awezome) This story made me smile and gave my heart a warm hug. Anthony Cymerys is an 82-year old barber who gives haircuts to the homeless every Wednesday. Outdoors. He uses a car battery to power his clippers. … Continue reading →

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The Harmonica Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

He’s 77 years old, has had 10 heart surgeries, quit taking all 15 of the medicines he was given, and then he decided to make a difference in the world for thousands of children. You’ll be amazed at what he … Continue reading →

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They Chose To Give It To You

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

“When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. It might be the only thing they have to give, and they chose you to give it to.” –Unknown I believe … Continue reading →

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A Pizza Shop With A Great Big Heart–And a Bunch Of Smaller Ones Too!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/pizza-chain-makes-special-delivery-soldier-afghanistan-035216851–abc-news-topstories.html This story touched me and I think will touch you too. Russ

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To Know Him Is To Love Him

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Three high school nominees for Homecoming King decided that no matter which one of them won, they would give the crown to a young man with special needs. This was no prank or way to embarrass him. It was an … Continue reading →

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A Better World Indeed

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Below are snippets from, and a link to, a story that I believe is a shining example of world-class generosity. A man has loaned his only home rent free to a family a family of five for a year. Russ … Continue reading →

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The Goofiest Christmas Tree and Beach You Ever Saw

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree. … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Present These Employees Will Never Forget

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

When company employees gathered to help him to celebrate his 81st birthday, Bob Moore a co-founder of Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods gave a present to them instead. The entire company! http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2011111010_birthdaygift18.html Russ

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Kindness Multiplied

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Some neighborhood stores do amazing things for their community. In the clip linked below, a community returns the favor with a surprise cash mob. http://screen.yahoo.com/episode-5-cash-mob-surprise-30909947.html Russ

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Pennies From Everywhere

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

I just read a post by Dan Lewis at Now I Know that I found interesting and thought you might too. It has been edited for brevity. To subscribe to receive daily posts from Dan: http://nowiknow.com/ Russ http://www.hopeshinesforshannon.com/Donations.html —– Forwarded … Continue reading →

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