Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman: Service

Summary

In this segment of Kindness 101, Steve Hartman and his children explore the theme of service by showcasing Ruby Chitsey, an 11-year-old who brings joy to nursing home residents. Ruby started a charity, 'Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents,' where she fulfills simple wishes of the elderly, such as food items and basic needs. Her efforts bring emotional comfort and connection to the seniors. Ruby shares how serving others has helped her mental health, and her initiative has inspired kids across the country to join her in spreading kindness.

Takeaways

• 😊 Ruby, an 11-year-old girl, started a charity to fulfill the simple wishes of nursing home residents.
• 💖 Ruby's idea stemmed from curiosity about what elderly residents would want if they could have any three things.
• 🎁 Instead of extravagant requests, residents asked for basic items like electric razors, new shoes, and Vienna sausages.
• 💡 Ruby's charity, 'Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents,' was born to grant these small but meaningful requests.
• 📈 Ruby funds her initiative through a GoFundMe, and the costs are minimal due to the simple nature of the requests.
• 😊 The emotional impact on the residents is profound, as they feel remembered, cherished, and loved.
• ❤️ Ruby’s work not only fulfills basic material needs but also satisfies deeper emotional needs for connection and care.
• 🌟 Her initiative has grown, now involving kid helpers across the country, fulfilling 25,000 wishes and counting.
• 🙌 Ruby shares how volunteering has helped improve her mental health, giving her purpose and joy.
• 🚀 Ruby plans to continue her work for nursing home residents, who have become her close friends, for many years to come.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the special series 'Kindness 101'?

The main theme of 'Kindness 101' is sharing stories focused on kindness, character, and people who have mastered these qualities.

What is the specific topic of this episode of 'Kindness 101'?

The specific topic of this episode is 'service,' which refers to helping others with no expectation of payment.

Who is the main subject of the story shared in this episode, and what is her initiative?

The main subject is Ruby, an 11-year-old girl who started a charity called 'Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents,' granting simple wishes to nursing home residents.

How did Ruby come up with the idea for her charity?

Ruby got the idea while visiting nursing homes with her mother, a nurse. She started asking residents what three things they would wish for out of curiosity.

What kinds of items did the nursing home residents ask for when Ruby asked about their wishes?

The residents asked for simple and basic items like electric razors, new shoes, and Vienna sausage, rather than extravagant things like money or luxury cars.

How does Ruby fulfill the wishes of the nursing home residents?

Ruby collects the residents' wishes during her visits and then fulfills them with the help of donations through her GoFundMe page.

What impact has Ruby's charity work had on the residents of the nursing homes?

Ruby's work lifts the spirits of the residents, who feel remembered and cherished. Her actions provide more than just material gifts; they fulfill emotional needs.

How has Ruby’s charity work affected her personally?

Ruby mentioned that her involvement in community service has helped improve her mental health and given her a sense of purpose.

How has Ruby’s initiative grown since it began?

Ruby’s initiative has expanded to include kid helpers across the country, and together they have granted over 25,000 wishes.

What future plans does Ruby have for her charity work?

Ruby plans to continue her charity work, focusing on helping nursing home residents because she enjoys being around them and considers them her best friends.