Has this ever happened to you? A stranger pays for your coffee or helps you carry something up the stairs. Did it catch you off guard and bring a smile to your face? In a world where everyone is on the go, kindness can be an afterthought. Today, we're talking about an organization working to change that. One random act of kindness at a time. We caught up with Ricky Smith, founder of Rake, or Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere, to see how he's traveling the country spreading kindness daily. But I started Rake to motivate inspire people to want to help people. And to me, that goes a long way. The sea keeps growing bigger and bigger. Rake's mission is to enrich lives, encourage kindness, and promote the act of paying it forward. Rake is simply caring about somebody or something else that you maybe wouldn't on a daily basis. Whether it's giving out umbrellas to strangers caught in the rain or paying for the coffee for the person behind you in line, every little act of kindness has the potential to lead to an incredible domino effect of positive energy. Rake was born when Ricky found himself in a low point in LA. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ricky was recently divorced and crashing on friends' couches. I was struggling a little bit and had 20 bucks left in my name. And I went and bought pizzas. And I simply just started handing out pizza to homeless people. And posted on Instagram with their permission about eight to nine other people did it. And I thought, how cool was this? Soon, people were all over social media, hashtagging their own random acts of kindness, and Ricky realized this could be a movement for change. How cool would it be if I used social media to inspire and motivate people to simply care about other people? Today, Rake is a nonprofit fully focused on that mission. Ricky regularly tours the country to spread kindness by organizing giving drives for people in need, giving out random hugs on the street, and spending time with people who are often neglected by society. We went to a retirement center and did a prom. What we didn't realize was a lot of the residents never have visitors. So here we are being lighthearted and being fond and silly, but a lot of them took it to heart. Six other cities, follows of minds and friends of mine have done those. And six other cities as well had the same experience. One act of kindness can brighten a day and maybe even save a life. But you don't have to throw an event to be kind. The next time you're walking down the street, just offer a simple hello and a smile. If you want to do more, check out hashtag Rake on social media for some ideas on how you can spread kindness daily. For UpRocks, I'm Frankie Greek.