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When we think of  random acts of kindness  we often think of individuals stepping up to help other individuals in our neighborhood. However, sometimes  acts of kindness  happen from businesses as well. Take a look at this  social responsible company  and how they used their product to impact thousands of people in their community. Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia owned by Mason Wartman, feeds the cities growing homeless population through the act of paying it forward. Rosa customers have the opportunity to pre-pay $1.00 for a sticky note. These post-its,with hand-written words of love and inspiration from customers, are then placed on the walls inside the shop where homeless community members are welcome to come in and redeem a note for a hot fresh slice of pizza at any time. "We don't always have a chance to come in and get fresh, hot food whenever we can. And for people to donate money towards slices of pizza for us really made a chan...

Random acts of kindness  can happen at any moment a person decides to seize the opportunity. This was the case for public safety officer Ben Hall in Emmett Township, Michigan. Hall pulled over young mother Alexis DeLorenzo after receiving a report of an unsecured child in the back of a moving vehicle. DeLorenzo apologized and explained she had fallen on hard times and could not afford to purchase a new booster seat after their original booster seat had been taken during the repossession of her car. Instead of a ticket, Hall requested DeLorenzo, her daughter, and their friend (whose vehicle they were in), meet him at WalMart. What happened next was completely unexpected. Hall helped DeLorenzo pick out and pay for a new car seat for her 5-year-old daughter. “A ticket doesn’t solve the situation,” said Hall. “I was in a spot where I could help her.” Hall also said he does not wish to be paid back and would be happy to do it again. DeLorenzo was so inspired by...

Paying it forward can happen at any time and for any reason. Perhaps you feel inspired to give spontaneously or perhaps you were given something meaningful and want to share the experience with someone else by doing the same. No matter your intention, paying it forward has a profound impact on those involved and those who witness. Take the following story from this months TrikleTrade Pay it Forward Stories Series: Mark Redmond is the director of a nonprofit organization caring for homeless and runaway teenagers in Burlington, Vermont. On one of Mark’s days off he dropped by his office to grab mail. When Mark arrived he saw a young man in the front entrance waiting for the receptionist to return. Although Mark was tempted to commit to his free time and continue on his way, he stopped to ask if the young man needed help. The young man said, “Yes, I would like to donate some clothing.” and lifted up a brown paper bag, revealing a young woman standing by the young man’s...

We’re still reeling from all the action on April 28th, Pay it Forward Day, with over 80 countries and over 100 state and cities who participated. Between everyone, that’s a lot of kind action rippling across the globe! In case you missed it, it’s not too late to participate. Do something positive in your community or offer something (a good or service) on TrikleTrade. If you don’t quite understand how TrikleTrade operates or need some simple acts of kindness ideas, check out the first of our Pay it Forward Stories Series below (more kindness stories coming soon): Emilia Flores owns The Taco Stop in Dallas, Texas, known for their delicious tacos. However, Emilia wanted to contribute more. She had noticed a few other locations around town offering community support to those in need and became inspired to get involved. Winter was just around the corner, so Emilia decided to place a coat rack outside her shop with a sign: ‘Are you cold? Take one. Do you want to help? Leave ...

We all intuitively know that being kind is a good thing. Holding the door for someone, helping someone with their items, or tipping the barista, they're all acts that make us feel a bit warm and fuzzy while doing them. Well some people believe the effects of being kind can have a greater impact than just the moment they're happening. According to Dan Harris of ABC News there are 6 ways being nice can boost your health. 1. It Feels Good As stated above, it's that warm feeling you get after giving. Acts of kindness boost the reward section of the brain which explains why it feels so darn good. 2. You'll Have a Longer Life Studies show all populations, including those with different types of health issues, live longer after giving their time. 3. More Money That's right, more money! Being kind changes your attitude, your energy, and the way people interact with you in and out of work. A positive shift makes you more popular and can increase t...

Lately when I pick up the newspaper to update myself about current events, the majority of them tend to trigger a negative mental spiral and I wonder what is happening to our world. Between wars, homelessness, and human trafficking to name a few, I also wonder if we have begun to loose connection to our humanity. My belief and faith in humanity lately has been easily shaken and sometimes I feel perhaps it’s broken. Then I stumble across random acts of kindness . The Internet has changed the speed in which we can access positive-based stories. While the Internet showcases the negative as well, it is also demonstrating that perhaps there are more positive events happening in the world than what we’re being shown through traditional outlets. The Internet has signified the importance of random acts of kindness , as more and more stories are shared from around the globe. These storiestell of people whose simple intention is to make another person happy. To me these people stand out from a...

In recent times, there has been a growing interest and curiosity in the concept of ‘socially responsible funds’.  This has lead investment companies offering mutual funds and similar financial products to grow their portfolios to better serve their clients. As a way to keep abreast of changing investment habits, as it relates to social values, investment companies recently surveyed potential clients.  The majority of the responses were from women and people under the age of forty-nine.  These responses indicate that investors believe having choices to be socially responsible in their investments is important.  Traditional core tenets still remain the standard, such as to increase long-term profits through positive customer experience, and incorporate high ethical standards.  However, the new socially responsible investor is looking for corporate social responsibility strategies that go beyond the standard.  Investors are looking for companies that hav...