Habitat for Humanity International

Acting in Kindness Together

A random act of kindness by definition is understood to be unsystematically acting in goodwill without any expectation of return or benefit to oneself. According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAKF), there is a “kindness movement” in progress. The main goal of this movement is to help create a better world by increasing awareness and spreading acts of kindness. (Random) Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, proclaims not to believe that an act of kindness could ever be too small. Adams points out that every act of kindness creates a ripple without end. (Random) Adams’ point of view coincidently corresponds with Newton’s third law of motion. Which according to, Tom Henderson creator of the Physics Classroom website, Newton’s third law states: “a force is a push or a pull that acts upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object. Forces result from interactions!” (Henderson) In other words for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; whether good or bad. Therefore, the act of kindness when put into motion is the “force” that starts a chain reaction with immeasurable positive bearing; encouragement that consumes the recipient(s) and then spreads back to the originator of the benevolent action(s); including any and all participates. For this random act of kindness project the requirements specified for a group to first choose an organization. Next, conduct research to provide a brief history and an explanation of the services provided. Then, volunteer at the location and interview staff and those being served; to help identify a need the agency is currently facing. Finally, collaboratively compile a proposal for a solution for the identified need. First ...

... middle of paper ...

...ifference. In closing, this proposal is identifying the overwhelming need for volunteers at the local RM HHI ReStore. It has been concluded to be the least invasive, yet most effective solution for all involved. It only takes one visit to NCC to see the scope of age, talent, specialties and resources available on campus. This is a multifaceted plan to inspire civic mindedness on campus at NCC and in the community at large. This is also a great opportunity for the NCC student body to make an effective difference for not only the RM HHI ReStore but also to help start a continuum of volunteers that has the potential to perpetuate for many years.

Works cited

Habitat,. 'Habitat For Humanity Int'l'. N. p., 2014. Web. 10 Mar. 2014.

Henderson, Tom. 'The Physics Classroom'. N. p., 2014. Web. 2 May. 2014.

Random,. 'Random Acts Of Kindness'. N. p., 2014. Web. 15 Mar. 2014.