Sometimes the acts of ordinary people can have an extraordinary effect. As Poverty Awareness Month draws to a close, we bring you 7 videos that showcase the power each one of us has to create positive change. We hope that you are inspired to “pay it forward” in your own community!

1. This man builds houses for the homeless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DVwUR0lAo

2. These stylists gave free haircuts to the homeless

3. This police officer helped a mother and child in need

4. This teenager helped a stranger in the cold

5. This father and daughter performed 39 acts of kindness together

6. This volunteer brightens up the lives of seniors living in her community

7. This man honored his friend by making drivers smile