Negativity and selfishness gets great publicity in our social networking, indirect-contact society. You’d be led to believe the world’s running low on good people and that no one cares for or respects one another anymore. Their only concerns are themselves; and when they’re in need, no one is willing to lend them a hand without reward.
This is not the case. Kind, caring, selflessly-generous people still exist. Nikki Clarke is a shining example.
Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, the Jamaican born Clarke actively and passionately speaks to the hearts of those in her Ontario, Canada community. Regardless of language, the multiple award-winning educator, public speaker, author, and entrepreneur listens intently, then uses her vast resources, knowledge and caring spirit to take action.
President of the Ontario Black History Society, Clarke is also founder, producer and host of widely acclaimed The Nikki Clarke Show, the flagship broadcast of the Nikki Clarke Network. Part entertainment, part outreach, the outgoing “Inspirational Woman Award” winner is accessible on and off camera. While good at what she does, she’s also a good person and one who believes in helping others.
I asked Nikki Clarke to tell me about a time when she did something nice for someone she didn’t know. Here’s what she shared.
“I was canvassing in a shopping mall for my political campaign. I handed out candidate cards and greeted a number of people.
I approached an older woman sitting on a bench. She looked distressed. I gave her a card and told her what my interests were in helping in the community. She looked at me with tears in her eyes and replied ‘I have been living in this city for over 40 years. I have worked and given back. I am about to get kicked out of my home. Nikki what can you do for me?’
My heart sank as she sadly looked at me anticipating my answer. ‘I can promise you that I will find out who I can connect with you who could help,’ I told her. ‘Make sure you email me,’ I said.
I was haunted that whole day by our conversation at the mall. The following week I checked my emails and sure enough the older woman named Miss Doris contacted me. I did some research locating service providers for housing in her area and gave her the number for someone who could her. I followed up with her a few days later and discovered that she was able to find a suitable apartment.
I am grateful for being at the right place at the right time to help her.” |THIS.
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
“We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving.” – ‘We Are the World’
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