A positive surprise changes the feel of an ordinary shift. One hardworking team member at The Greene House in Scottsdale received our 98th $1,000 tip. The moment lands differently for everyone involved. The receiver gets a sudden lift of being seen. The givers feel the quiet high that comes from helping a stranger. That shared energy tends to travel outward.
Research on random acts of kindness shows measurable biological effects. The recipient often experiences a dopamine spike from the unexpected gift. Volunteers frequently report the helper’s high, linked to oxytocin and endorphins. Both sides walk away with a stronger memory of connection. Those small shifts can encourage others to create similar moments.
This particular tip is one of the many good things that have come from Anne Nevel’s Sleepover. By gathering powerful, interesting, and accomplished women, those gatherings have quietly led to quite a few of these $1,000 surprises over the years.
BIG FAT THANKS to our anonymous donor, who covered the full $1,000 and has supported several tips in the past. We are grateful for the steady trust. Huge thanks also to our volunteers of the day: Anne Nevel, Val Gordon, Cameron Curtis, Teri Carden, Angela Felts Gieras, Jody Johnson, and Carla Howard. Your willingness to step in made the surprise possible.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the happy news video. Kindness multiplies when it is seen.
