A very nice piece, below, by Evelio Contreras of CNN, features One Million Acts Of Kindness
http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/06/living/evc-man-spreads-kindness/index.html?hpt=hp_bn11

Living on a bus which measures 7′ x 12′ for nearly four years, without air conditioning, and without heat once the engine is off, has tested my resolve at times, to say the very least. The paybacks however, have been beyond any expectations I would have ever thought possible.
To be able to talk with people from all parts of the world about having an individual lifetime goal of One Million Acts Of Kindness has been the most rewarding to me. Knowing that by talking in person or to someone virtually, about something so important and that they are then spreading this message of kindness to family and friends in their country, inspires me to forge ahead with this ten year mission with increasing enthusiasm.
Introducing The Kindness Bicycle to my travels two years ago and riding for issues children have had to address at far too young an age, has offered comfort to those who have had to experience issues such as Bullying, Adolescent Suicide, Domestic Violence and Childhood Sexual Abuse. I also rode The Kindness Bicycle to honor Heroes: Wounded Warriors and Police & Fire Fighters killed in the line of duty. It is these Heroes who protect our liberties and freedoms and in most every case, serve as role models for our children. This Heroes ride culminated with the visiting of all 212 Firehouses, 76 Police Precincts, 4 Veterans Hospitals and many other First Responding Agencies, with over 1,300 miles alone, in the 5 boroughs of New York City.
In less than a year’s time, I will have ridden a distance of 25,000 miles for children, the very circumference of our beautiful earth.
Each and every one of us has a global reach with the Internet. I encourage you to help spread the goodness of your personal passion, as much as you can, to a world waiting to be comforted by its message.
Today’s photos show One Million Acts Of Kindness’ presence at McMurdo Station, Antarctica and on a home in Zimbabwe.

Tens of millions of kids across the country have a summer to celebrate being out of school in the very near future. What a great opportunity to play, travel or just relax. Three months of paradise for a child! Oftentimes, after a week or two of summer, children will be looking for structure to their daily routine.
There are opportunities for children, to round out their celebration of summer: volunteering.
Many of these opportunities can be great fun for your child, all of them are rewarding.
It’s up to you to inspire your children to spend part or all of their summer involving themselves in helping others. Make it fun! Help them find their passion at a young age. Have them get their friends involved or have parents of friends or classmates of your child help you to put together a team of kids. Great good will come to the child who pours his or her heart into a charity. This sort of activity will have long term benefit to every child who gives of them self. It is up to you to further inspire your child in creative ways, one of the best ways is to volunteer. It is also a great way for you to take stock of your own life and volunteer on your own or alongside your child. There is no greater role model for a child to witness, then a parent doing such beautiful service for others.
Check out www.compassionatekids.com for volunteer opportunities in your area.

Sitting on campuses across the country this year, anxiously awaiting their degrees, were nearly 1.8 million college students dressed in cap and gown.
A new beginning was ahead for all of them. A lifetime of opportunity for them, to help themselves and to help others.
The best time to start a new undertaking is when there is a defining juncture in one’s life. Partnering service along with a new career for these graduates can make huge impact in the lives of everyone concerned.
Congratulations to all of the individuals who are now headed out into the world to do great work.
A wonderful resource to find organizations in need of your expertise is, www.serve.gov