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This week we bring you stories that inspire us to embrace the warmth of a community.
- A non-profit provides services that uplift youth facing homelessness
- An entrepreneur addresses poverty in rural areas – using coconuts
- A touching video of these siblings’ dance performance is spreading joy
- A youth retirement village offers a space for relaxation and rejuvenation
Positively Uplifting Stories | November 18 2024
A Non-profit hosts Thanksgiving dinner for young people in need.
Outreach Indiana recently hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for people experiencing homelessness. The non-profit organization empowers people in need to achieve stability by connecting them to the right resources.
Nearly one hundred people were present at the dinner.
Along with a warm meal, attendees also received winter clothing items.
Sharing a meal with others going through the same struggles fostered a sense of community among the attendees, encouraging them to keep the flame of hope alive.
“We could not do this without people donating funds, donating all kinds of items. We need every dollar, every bit of clothing,” said Andrew Neal, CEO of Outreach Indiana.
Entrepreneur’s coconut-based enterprise is empowering farmers in the Philippines.
Entrepreneur Mizui Yu is on a mission to create better opportunities for coconut farmers in the Philippines.
The Philippines is one of the largest producers of coconuts in the world. However, millions of Filipino farmers live in poverty.
Mizui first learned about the challenges faced by local coconut farmers while at a university in the Philippines. He started his business 20 years ago and so far, he has developed over 100 coconut products, which are sold in Japan.
His business is empowering farmers to earn a steady income and improve their standard of living.
“I want to spread the appeal of coconuts, and improve farmers’ lives. Coconuts are what I live for. They give me such hope,” said Mizui, CEO of Coconut specialty store.
An older brother helps his little sister with her father-daughter dance routine.
14-year-old Micah’s heartwarming gesture has won the hearts of millions of people around the world.
Micah stepped in to help his sister by attending the father-daughter dance at her dance studio. Their father couldn’t attend the event due to a work commitment, and Micah didn’t want his sister to miss out so he filled in.
Witnessing the close bond between the siblings left mom Patrice Thompson feeling emotional.
“I just feel great I feel like I did something positive I felt like she will remember that for a long time and that’s really what I wanted to do,” said Micah.
This youth-focused residential community allows people to disconnect from work mode.
The Guanye Youth Retirement Village in China welcomes anyone who wants to get away from the hectic urban grind and focus on their mental well-being.
At this facility, the young and able get to live out their dream retirement lifestyle and lay a foundation for a fresh start.
Burnt-out professionals from the city come here seeking a more slow-paced routine. The retreat offers a wide variety of activities in a natural environment such as meditation, hiking, farming, and sheep herding.
“This is a space where everyone can quieten their minds and open their hearts, share their problems openly and without any pressure”, said Li Bingxin, Co-founder of Guanye Youth Retirement Village.
Have a Great Week Everyone!
And that’s a wrap for another week. As always, if you have a delightful story of people helping each other, or making someone’s life a little easier, please reach out to us in the comments below, or send us a message on our Instagram page.
See you next week! Until then, take care of yourselves.
Photo by Min An
