"We have the power to reshape our perspectives, uplift our homes, jobs, and schools, enrich our communities, and ultimately, impact the world POSITIVELY, through each small act of positivity we choose to embrace."
Welcome to our monthly
Do Something Positive initiative!
Each month, we feature a theme centered around spreading positivity and kindness. We invite you to join us in embracing these themes, sharing your experiences with us and others, and offering suggestions for positive actions to take each month. Let's make a difference together!
May: Do Something Generous Month
May is Do Something Generous Month, a time dedicated to encouraging individuals to engage in acts of kindness and generosity throughout the month. It’s a time to reflect on how small gestures can make a big difference in the lives of others, fostering a sense of community and compassion.
So, how can we actively be generous this month?
7 Suggestions for Generosity:
Volunteer at a Local Shelter: Spend a few hours helping at a homeless or animal shelter to provide support and companionship.
Donate Clothes or Household Items: Clear out your closet and give gently used items to those in need through local charities.
Cook a Meal for Someone: Prepare a homemade meal for a neighbor, friend, or family member who may be going through a tough time.
Write Thank-You Notes: Send heartfelt notes to teachers, healthcare workers, or anyone who has made a positive impact in your life.
Plant a Tree or Garden: Contribute to the environment by planting trees or starting a community garden that benefits everyone.
Pay for a Stranger’s Coffee: Brighten someone's day by covering the cost of their coffee or meal at a local café.
Offer Your Skills: Provide free tutoring, mentorship, or professional advice to someone who could benefit from your expertise.
What are you doing this month?
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DO SOMETHING POSITIVE.
A Generous Day at Ivy Leaf School
Washington Lane was buzzing like it always did on a May school morning. From a block away, you could spot the green-and-white uniforms as students gathered in the circle driveway, parents pulling up, doors opening, voices calling out—
“Have a good day!”
“Do your best!”
“Love you!”
The Ivy Leaf School had been a staple in the community since 1965, founded by William and Liller Green. A Black-owned, tuition-based school right in Philadelphia, it carried a reputation—strong academics, high expectations, and a community that truly believed in what was being built inside those walls.
That same morning, my son Ron Jr. leaned over and handed his daughter Jule a couple of dollars.
“Here you go, Jule,” he said with a smile. “It’s Wednesday—Pretzel Day. Don’t forget.”
Jule’s eyes lit up. “I won’t, Daddy!”
Now, if you know anything about Pretzel Day, you already know—that’s serious business. That warm, soft Philly pretzel wrapped in paper? That’s not just a snack… that’s a moment.
And this particular month was May—Do Something Generous Month. You could feel it in the air.
Inside one classroom, a teacher paused mid-lesson and looked out at her students.
“Class,” she said gently, “generosity isn’t always about money. Sometimes it’s your time, your kindness… or just thinking about someone else.”
A few students nodded right away. Others looked thoughtful, still figuring it out. But the idea was there—taking root.
Hours later ...
Ron drove up to take Jule home, her backpack bouncing lightly behind her. Calm as ever, she leaned over the front seat to her dad and placed the money right back in his hand.
Ron looked down, puzzled.
“Hey Jule… did you get your pretzel today?”
“Uh huh,” she said casually.
He blinked. “Wait—how’d you do that if you still have the money?”
Jule gave a small shrug, like it wasn’t even worth explaining.
“Oh,” she said, “a parent came in and told the teacher, ‘Since it’s Do Something Generous Month, I’m buying pretzels for the whole class.’”
Ron paused… then smiled slow.
“Well… how about that.”
You could almost see it—the surprise on the kids’ faces, the laughter, the little “thank yous” floating around the room. One simple act, but it filled the space in a way no lesson ever could.
Later that evening, Ron leaned back in his chair, shaking his head with a grin.
“You know,” he said, “that’s what it’s all about… teaching them early.”
And he was right.
Because at Ivy Leaf, generosity wasn’t just something they talked about—it was something they lived. Right alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic.
And somewhere in that classroom, with a little salt still on her fingers and a smile she couldn’t hide, Jule learned a lesson that would last a whole lot longer than a pretzel ever could.
-R.Lee Moore, Sr.
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