On a cold evening, I bought shawarma and coffee for a homeless man and his dog. His gratitude moved me, and he handed me a note that read, “Thank you for saving my life. You don’t know this, but you’ve already saved it once before.”

I remembered a time three years earlier when I bought coffee for a man named Victor, who had been struggling after an accident and a lost family. He shared that my small act of kindness had given him hope when he was ready to give up. Now, after struggling again, our second meeting sparked a change in his life.

With my help, Victor found shelter, legal assistance, and a job. Within a month, he was rebuilding his life. The following year, he brought me a cake, thanking me for saving his life three times.

Victor’s journey reminded me how kindness, no matter how small, can change everything. Today, he’s reconnected with his daughter and continues to inspire me. I often tell my children: “Kindness costs nothing but can change everything.”