Beverly, MA
United States
Reading with Syrian refugee children.
Beverly, MA
United States
Reading with Syrian refugee children.
Worcester, MA
United States
I am a passionate advocate for the unheard, the unknown, the under-represented, and the misunderstood. I seek to foster an environment of inclusivity in every corner of my life through honest conversation and compassionate curiosity.
Because I am committed to creating a world that is inclusive and equitable for all people through the power of storytelling, art, history, horticulture, and celebration - all keys to better understanding each other.
Worcester, MA
United States
HIV work and advocacy
To be my full self
RI
United States
I tithe - not to a church, but 5% to the local shelter, and 5% to the local food bank.
There is always a spot at my table, for companionship or for food.
Waltham, MA
United States
I support foster youth so they know that they aren't alone and that they are worthy of love.
Because this is awesome!
I like to go hiking or just for walks with a trash bag. People leave a lot of things on the trails. Sometimes you can find some treasures picking up their trash and even when I don't, at least it leaves nature back in its natural state.
Woonsocket, RI
United States
Whenever I’m present during a conflict I try to mediate and help each side understand the others so they can reach a peaceful resolution.
I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. I’ve always believed that though people sometimes do terrible things and hurt one another there are no evil people, only evil acts. My heroes are people who believe and promote this truth.
Worcester, MA
United States
Everyday, I try to do at least one thing to make someone smile. This ranges from getting my roommate stressing about homework some candy from the grocery store to telling someone on the street how lovely their outfit is to holding the door for 5 people. Sometimes, even the smallest deeds like holding the door surprises people. It’s almost as if people don’t expect others they don’t know to be nice to them. I try to encourage everyone to just be genuine and nice to others, and it will help make this world a better, more loving place. Just start by holding the door.
People always ask me, “Zack, why are you so nice? Why do you care so much about me?” And it’s always so uncomfortable for me. There’s so much evil in this world, that people are genuinely shocked by my acts of kindness and caring. And it’s literally just who I am.
Worcester, MA
United States
I try to be a good person in my life, whether that’s as simple as holding the door for someone or as complicated as listening to someone’s life story because they need someone to talk to.
I want to show people that there are other aspects of me as opposed to what you see on the surface
Rochester, NY
United States
Being a vegetarian for two years now, and committing myself to protecting our big, beautiful planet, and the animals that live within it.
It's important for other people to know that defining beauty is not a neat and tidy set of labels. It can be love and kindness; it can be queer, or straight; it can be the rainbow and everything in-between.