Jimmy Darts

Today I met a grandpa named Herman at Walmart. I asked him if he could help me get some baby food and if he had just $1 dollar. Without hesitation, he said, “I got you,” and instead of just giving me a dollar, he bought the whole item for me. To reward his kindness, I surprised him with $500 dollars outside… He immediately broke down in tears. Herman shared with me that the woman he had been with for the last 9 years had just passed away. In the midst of that he also found out he has stage 4 cancer. Herman has nowhere to call home and temporarily living at a friend’s place. He told me he really needed this and was pretty behind on bills. Herman spent 12 years in prison before he was exonerated for a crime he did not commit and has since gone around the country speaking on judicial reform. He then shared his dream with me. He said his dream is to just have a place to live and have his health so he can be there for his grandson, his only joy in life. That moment absolutely broke me. Even with everything Herman is going through, he still chose to help a complete stranger. In a moment where he didn’t have to give anything, he gave anyway. A grandfather walking through this much pain should not have to do it alone. Let’s help Herman get a home so he can have the stability, peace, and more time with his grandson that he deserves.

Today I met a single mom and grandma named Amanda in Walmart. I asked her if she had dropped $100, and she was honest and told me no even though she really could have used it. To reward her honesty, I gave her $1500. She immediately broke down in tears. Amanda shared with me that she is only a month away from homelessness. She has no car, no money for groceries, and is doing everything she can to care for her children and grandchildren. Her son Cody was with her, and through tears he shared that he’s been bullied at school, but still said that God has been good to him. That moment absolutely broke me. Even with all the weight Amanda is carrying, she still chose honesty. In a moment where she could have taken the money, she told the truth. A single mom and grandma fighting this hard for her family should not have to carry this alone. Let’s rally around Amanda and help her get a home so she and her precious family can have a safe, stable place to stay. Do your thing, internet ❤️

Today I met a single mom named Sierra who was working at Family Dollar. I asked her to help me wrap a gift, and even while she was working, she took the time to stop and help me because she saw I needed it. Little did she know the gift was actually for her and there was $1,000 dollars inside. She immediately broke down in tears. Sierra shared with me that she makes $10 an hour and is trying her best just to survive. Recently she and her child were homeless, living in her mom’s car. Her child was actually standing right behind her at work when she told me this. To make things even harder, she was recently scammed out of the last $3,000 she had while trying to buy a car so she could rebuild her life in a new city. Even with everything she’s going through, she was still kind to a stranger. A mom trying this hard shouldn’t have to carry this alone. Let’s rally around Sierra and help her get a safe place to live and a reliable car so she and her child can finally have stability. Do your thing, internet. ❤️

Today I met a beautiful family in Walmart, Danny & Kassie (Katherine). I approached Danny with my wallet and asked if it was his as an honesty test. Without hesitation, he told the truth that it wasn’t his. To honor his integrity, I gave Danny $1,000, and he began to weep. That’s when I heard their heartbreaking story. Danny is battling terminal brain cancer. The medical bills have piled up as they were denied medical assistance, the pressure is overwhelming, and their family is now facing the terrifying reality of becoming homeless because of this diagnosis. They’re trying to hold their family together while walking through unimaginable pain and uncertainty. And yet, even carrying that weight, Danny still chose honesty. This family shouldn’t have to fight this battle alone. Let’s come together to help cover their medical costs and give them a safe home where they don’t have to live in fear of eviction. If this story moves you, please give and share. Let’s remind them there’s still hope. ❤️

Today I met a woman named Beverly at Walmart. I walked up to her and asked if she could help me get some food because I was hungry. Without hesitation without even knowing who I was she reached into her cart and pulled out a snack and a drink to help me. To reward her kindness I gave her $500… and she instantly began to weep. As we talked more, I learned about the weight she’s been quietly carrying. Beverly is a mother of three beautiful kids. She’s behind on bills and living with the fear that her power could be shut off. She’s doing everything she can just to keep going, all while holding onto a dream of becoming a Registered Nurse a dream that feels almost impossible right now because of the cost of school. And yet, even in the middle of her own struggle… she still chose to give. Let’s rally around her. Let’s help her catch up on bills, keep stability for her kids, and take real steps toward becoming the nurse she dreams of being. Together, we can remind Beverly that the kindness she gives to the world can come back to her in a powerful way. Do your thing, internet ❤️

Today, I met Vincente and his son. I walked up and asked if they wanted to try catching my mystery football. His son caught it, so I handed them $1,000. What I didn’t expect was what came next. Vincente opened up about how heavy life has been lately. He’s a veteran, a former cop who worked in the prison system. He was stabbed on the job, and the injuries have made it incredibly hard to find work again. He’s fallen behind on his mortgage and bills. And then he shared something no parent should ever have to say out loud… He recently lost his second son to SIDS. Still grieving. Still fighting. Still showing up for the child standing right next to him. In the middle of unimaginable loss and hardship, Vincente keeps going—for his family, for his son, for hope. Let’s come together and help lift this family back onto their feet. Let’s remind Vincente that he’s not alone—and that his story isn’t over. ❤️

Today, I walked into a Walmart and met Dolores. I approached her and asked if she could help me buy food for my baby. Without hesitation, she said yes. To honor her kindness, I gave Dolores $500. She immediately began to weep in the arms of her daughter and then she shared her story. Dolores is 86 years old. She recently lost her entire family including her husband and now it’s just her and her daughter trying to get by. Her husband passed away, and with him went his Social Security income. Now she’s fallen behind on her bills, and at her age, she’s no longer able to work to make ends meet. Yet even in the middle of her grief, loneliness, and financial struggle, she was still willing to help a complete stranger. That kind of heart shouldn’t be met with silence. Let’s come together and rally around Dolores so she doesn’t have to carry this season alone, and so she can be cared for in the midst of unimaginable loss. ❤️

Today, I walked into a Walmart and met Ana. I asked her if she could help me wrap a gift for a birthday, and without hesitation, she stopped what she was doing and helped me, no questions asked, with her two daughters. To thank her for her kindness, I told her that the gift was actually for her and it had $1000 in it. She broke down in tears and began to share her story. Ana is currently homeless after she was evicted in April and is caring for her two children who are on the autism spectrum. She works hard driving Uber, but because she has to rent a car for it, it’s been nearly impossible for her to get ahead and find stable housing. Even in the middle of her own struggle, Ana chose kindness toward a stranger. That kind of heart deserves to be met with support. Let’s come together, rally around Ana, and help her and her children get off the streets and into a safe, stable home. ❤️