Making the World a Better Place - One Person at a Time



Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

by Randy DeVaul

What could I use $100 to make the world a better place?

Knowing that change takes plac
e one person at a time, I would deliver to a family in need within my community $100 worth of grocery or infant products (diapers, formula, food, etc). That way I know the immediate need(s) would be met while giving that family opportunity to use its expendable cash in other ways, such as utilities, etc. Included with that delivery would be a greeting card with 'God bless you!' and "Your in our thoughts and prayers" on the inside.

It would be my prayer that doing that one act for someone facing hardship would provide some immediate relief while expressing to the family that someone cares about them, instilling a little more hope or a smile to them. The gift would remain anonymous as I would not want to suggest a need for payback or obligation on behalf of the receiving family.

This, in fact, is something we have been able to do in varying amounts in the past. It is rewarding for us when we are in a position to do such things while practicing compassion and goodwill to others who may be in need of help at that moment in time.
Randy DeVaul is a 30-year safety professional/consultant, writer, and author.  He founded the first and only on-line general membership home safety website (www.safeathomeonline.com).  He and his wife also own/operate the Brick House Bed & Breakfast (www.brickhousebnb.com).
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