I organized a small community fundraising event to support a local shelter. I coordinated volunteers, managed logistics, and promoted the event through social media and local outreach. The event exceeded our fundraising goal and helped the shelter cover several months of supplies. One impact that really stood out was meeting a shelter coordinator afterward who shared that the funds allowed them to keep a family together rather than separating them due to lack of resources. That made the effort feel meaningful beyond just running a successful event—it directly affected someone’s life in a positive way.

A few months ago, I noticed an older woman at the grocery store struggling to pay because her card kept getting declined. The line was backing up, everyone was pretending not to notice (very on-brand for humanity), and she was clearly embarrassed. I paid for her groceries and helped her carry them to her car. I didn’t know her, and there was no expectation of anything in return—it just felt like the right thing to do. She was incredibly grateful, and honestly, it reminded me how small gestures can make a big difference, especially for someone having a rough day.