A young woman was standing on the sidewalk in her finest clothes. Many others stopped to ask if she needed assistance or where her parents were. But no one appeared to notice or care when she stood in ragged and unclean clothes. It was a terrible truth that people judged her primarily on her outer looks and did not recognize her worth as a human being.

This behavior made it difficult to foresee a future where everyone would be treated equally, regardless of their financial standing or physical attractiveness. It was a sad reality that some people’s lives were judged more important than others merely because they had more money or were more attractive.

The homeless man in Dunkin’ Donuts was a prime example; he was struggling to make ends meet with only spare change and was completely disregarded by those around him until the woman approached him.

She then made the unselfish effort of buying him coffee and a bagel from her own wallet in exchange for his willingness to sit and talk with her for over an hour before leaving for class. He left her a message that she had no idea what it meant before she departed.

We should all strive to create an environment in which everyone, regardless of circumstance, is cherished and appreciated. This will help to make the world a better place for all of us. It demonstrates that no matter how little someone has, if given the chance, they can bring vital insight and dialogue.

Casey Fischer was going to Dunkin’ Donuts when she noticed a homeless man on the side of the road collecting pennies. Chris, the man, informed Fischer about his struggles with homelessness and past instances of harsh treatment due to his status. She was so taken with him that she asked him to her table and paid for his meal.

Before she had to leave for class, he also acknowledged using narcotics in the past. However, before she left, Chris handed her a crumpled piece of paper with something scribbled that profoundly impacted Fischer. According to the newspaper, he would commit himself until he met her; this simple compassion energized Chris and gave him hope.

We must recognize and thank this brave young woman for her incredible compassion and charity to those less fortunate than herself. Casey has demonstrated that even the smallest acts may have a huge influence on the lives of others by extending an invitation to have a cup of coffee with someone who has so little. This is precisely what the world requires: people with empathic and loving hearts who want to make a difference in the lives of others around them.

Inspiring stories like this remind us that not all is lost in our culture regarding compassion and understanding. This charitable deed restored someone’s hope and renewed their confidence in humanity. We must broadcast this beautiful story as much as possible to learn how modest gestures can significantly impact our communities worldwide.