HELPIS Declares May a Month of Celebration of Those Who Promote Generosity and Kindness

May 22, 2012 - PRLog -- Burlington, MA -- When so many people are struggling with major life difficulties, like job loss or financial troubles, it is important to remind ourselves that as a community, we have responsibility for each other. Sharing others’ burdens, whether large or small, makes those burdens feel less heavy for everyone. With that in mind, HELPIS is declaring May a month of celebration. This month, HELPIS is challenging people to help someone in need without asking for anything in return as a reminder that even simple acts of kindness can heal, uplift, inspire, and improve the lives of others.

Joyce Deliyiannis, founder of HELPIS, had the perfect opportunity to help those in need as a Master Stylist at D’Spa by Dellaria. When newly unemployed clients came in for a haircut, she would provide those haircuts free of charge. “I wanted nothing in return from my clients,” said Deliyiannis. “I simply wanted them to leave my chair feeling good about themselves. My hope was that their positive attitude would help them take those first steps into a new phase of life and eventually, spread to others.” Often, their positive attitude, along with their new look and a little help from Deliyiannis’ extensive network of friends, family, and business contacts, helped her clients land new jobs. “When people know they are cared for, they are empowered to move forward,” Deliyiannis said.

Deliyiannis believes that kindness has the power to bring hope to those searching for it and by extension, change lives. She started HELPIS to work toward building a community of equals, providing whatever kindnesses they are able to the people they encounter. We hear so much in the news about Americans who are struggling, but we don’t always know who they are. When you look for opportunities to help, you might realize that your neighbor is one of those struggling Americans. When those wrestling with adversity have a face, turning away becomes impossible and responsibility to the community grows. Deliyiannis explains, “My hope is that when people help others respectfully with no expectations, they will feel good about doing the right thing, which will inspire them to do more. A few generous people can build a dynamic network of kindness if they keep in mind that together, anything is possible.”      

About HELPIS, Help Me Help Someone
HELPIS is a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting good and charitable deeds by groups and individuals for the purpose of helping someone needing help. For more information, please visit us at http://www.helpis.org.

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Joyce Deliyiannis
Founder, HELPIS