Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

My Last Year In This Neighborhood, So I Had To Make It Memorable

By A Friend on November 04, 2026 / 260 views

This is my fifth year of giving out full-size bars. I just bought a new house so it’s my last year in this neighborhood. I decided to do “Candy or Ramen?” I was expecting about 300 trick-or-treaters so I bought enough bars for about 3/4 of them, and one case of ramen. I ran out of ramen after 90 minutes. When the kids found out I had ramen, their faces lit up more than when they...

A Good Walk

By Joseph J. Mazzella on November 03, 2026 / 408 views

I have always loved a good walk. When I was a boy I used to walk in the woods and down the railroad tracks near my home. When I was in college I would explore the paths and roads around my campus. After I had children I would take them for walks with me on a trail around the local lake. Even through it was good exercise I didn’t walk mainly to stay fit. I walked to clear my head, calm my...

Thank You Trader Joe’s And Our Special Friend Nelson

By Bobby Smiley on November 02, 2026 / 563 views

There’s an employee at Trader Joe’s named Nelson who always makes my special needs son feel cool. Naturally my son wanted to be him for Halloween. When Nelson found out, he got us a name tag and a TJ’s shirt in my son’s size and wore a matching one all week. My son has been 3 times so far and is treated like a celebrity on every visit. Thank you Trader...

Helped A Mom And Son Celebrate Halloween After She Had Trouble Paying

By Brohimian on November 02, 2026 / 598 views

I (late 30s) went to a Spirit Halloween this morning to get a last-minute costume. The place wasn’t too busy so I wandered around for a few minutes before deciding on a Where’s Waldo costume. I went over to the check-out counter and was behind a woman, guessing 20-something, and her toddler-aged son. The cashier rang her up and she was trying to pay with a debit card. The...

My Little Brother Bought Me Flowers Today

By A Friend on October 30, 2026 / 949 views

My 10 year old brother gave me these today. There was no special occasion but he just wanted to do it. My mom told me that he got 10€ today at our grandparents' and the first thing he asked was if it's enough to buy flowers for me. It's so cute that I was the first person he thought of. I know he doesn't have any money at all because he always spends it on Roblox...

An Older Man Approached Me On Chuckanut Drive. I Almost Walked Away

By MichaelJDigitalNomad on October 29, 2026 / 1,372 views

I was on a solo road trip, visiting Chuckanut Drive in Washington to shoot the sunset, when a gentleman walked up and asked where I was from. I'm a pretty chatty guy, but I was cautious. I’ve seen plenty of movies where someone gets shoved into the back of a van, never to be heard from again, and I know the less-murdery-scams too. Turns out he just wanted to show me the best...

Each Day A Birthday

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 28, 2026 / 1,306 views

I turned 60 years old in September. That means I have lived a full sixty years here on this world. It felt wonderful but a bit strange too. In between the cake, ice cream, presents and birthday hugs I pondered that I certainly didn’t feel 60. While my body didn’t have the energy it had in my 20's it certainly didn’t feel old. Inside I felt like that young boy who used to ride his bike...

New Neighbor Making Sure I'm Okay After Not Seeing Me

By A Friend on October 27, 2026 / 1,552 views

Hi, this just happened to me and I just wanted to post about it because it was very very sweet and made me emotional. So I just moved countries a little over two months ago for a nursing job. I'm met these neighbors once when I was moving in, very sweet. Last Thursday I was taken to the hospital by ambulance for sepsis. I came home on Sunday. I'm 24, live by myself,...

When Opportunity Knocks

By Douglas D Partello on October 26, 2026 / 1,610 views

Today my neighbor was having his large hedge, in his backyard, trimmed by a landscaping company. One of the workers nicely asked if he may enter my property to clean up fallen branches in my yard from their work. Inside my yard he noticed the multitude of bikes there. He asked if I sell those. No, I get them from the community, to give to those in need in the community. He then said his co-worker...

I'm A School Bus Driver. I Had A Rough Day Yesterday With A Parent

By A Friend on October 26, 2026 / 1,573 views

I'm a school bus driver. I had a rough day yesterday with a parent, and a different parent gave me some arroz con leche and her phone number this morning. Bus drivers get so much grief over little things, even when it's simply because they are following district policy. The mom who went off on me did so because I wouldn't let her 1st and 3rd grade sons off the bus. In our district, there...

I'm 62 And Volunteer At A Food Bank. My Fellow Volunteers Have Helped Restore My Faith In Humanity

By Michael on October 24, 2026 / 1,701 views

For the past six months, I've volunteered at a food bank in Port Townsend, Washington. I recently wrote about what I've learned from the people we serve. My fellow volunteers have changed me just as much. The world, especially the U.S., often feels hostile and divided right now, and it's hard to feel optimistic. Working alongside these people has helped change...

A Small Town Laundromat

By A Friend on October 24, 2026 / 1,640 views

Went into a small town laundromat that already supplies free tide pods and dryer sheets. Saw this note and some extra quarters added today. I cashed $20 of quarters, did 2 loads, and added to the...

To The Woman At Whole Foods Last Night...

By A Friend on October 23, 2026 / 832 views

To the woman at Whole Foods in Asheville, NC, last night around 6:30 PM loading groceries. I blocked your car with our car while you were loading groceries. You responded with compassion. You RAN and opened the door to VEG (Emergency Room for pets) as I rushed holding my baby girl in her carrier. To the team at VEG who responded like it was their own beloved family member, I...

I Will Never Forget You Or What You Did For Us

By Xavier on October 22, 2026 / 1,938 views

I am writing to share my deepest appreciation for a beautiful stranger who was on the Sydney ferry. I was travelling with my 78-year-old father, who has early-stage dementia and uses a walking frame. It was his first trip out in months after his treatment, and he was extremely disoriented and anxious because of the crowd at Circular Quay. He suddenly panicked, refused to board, and kept saying he...

Complimented By A Stranger In My Local Area More Meaningful

By Tanya on October 21, 2026 / 1,915 views

I work on the reception of a large corporate building in the City and engage with clientele who speak the King's English. Last year, I suffered mild hair thinning, and I have been fortunate enough to get it growing again. At work, I wear my uniform, shoes, immaculate makeup, wear my hair up, watch my posture, and just generally have my 'work mode' switched on. Recently, my...

The Music You Share

By Joseph J. Mazzella on October 20, 2026 / 1,908 views

My two adult sons both have special needs and are on the Autism spectrum. My youngest son has a more severe type and doesn’t speak much. A few words when he wants something are the most we can get out of him. He does love listening to music, though, especially Christmas music. Well recently he discovered that on our cable television there is a music channel that only plays classic Christmas...

Was It A Random Act Of Kindness, Karma Or Maybe A Little Bit Of Both?

By A Friend on October 19, 2026 / 899 views

I was getting my car serviced and was chatting up a guy who was also waiting for his car to be ready. We were discussing how much our country is divided by politics, race, religion…everything. I put my hand next to his and said “even though our skin is a different color, we both have red blood.” His car was done before mine and he left. His service advisor came running...