Shohab Rais

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[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

"My name's Arthur. I'm 72. I work at Second Chance Thrift Store on Maple Street. Been pricing donated clothes and organizing shelves for 9 years. Most people drop off bags without looking at me. I'm just the old man sorting through their leftovers.

But I notice everything.
Like the boy who came in last November, shivering in a torn hoodie. Couldn't be more than fourteen. He touched a winter coat on the rack, navy blue, barely worn, then checked the price tag. $12. His shoulders sagged.

He walked to the counter with a thin jacket instead. $3.
"That coat would fit you better," I said, nodding toward the navy one.
"Can't afford it," he mumbled.

After he left, I couldn't stop thinking about him. Minnesota winter was coming. That thin jacket wouldn't cut it.

Next week, he came back. Headed straight for the navy coat, touched it like it was gold, then walked away. This happened three more times.

Finally, I pulled the coat off the rack. Took it to the back room. Put a "SOLD" tag on it.
When he came in the following Tuesday, I was waiting. "Hey, kid. Someone bought this coat but never picked it up. Store policy, after two weeks, we have to discount it." I handed it to him. "It's $3 now."
His eyes went wide. "That's not... you're lying."
"You calling me a liar?" I said, pretending to be offended.

He bought it. His hands shook as he counted three dollar bills. Put it on right there in the store, zipped it up, and his whole face changed. Like he'd found armor.
"Thank you," he whispered.

I did that seventeen more times that winter. A single mom needing work shoes. An immigrant family needing blankets. A homeless woman needing socks. I'd move items to the back, mark them down, create "store policies" that didn't exist.

Then a customer caught me. Watched me do it.
Instead of reporting me, she donated $100. "For your store policies," she said with a knowing smile.
Word spread quietly. Regular customers started funding my "pricing errors." They'd buy $50 gift cards and leave them at the register. "For whoever needs it."

Last week, a young man walked in wearing that navy coat. But he wasn't fourteen anymore. He was in his twenties, college sweatshirt underneath.

"You're Arthur, right?" he said. "You gave me this coat seven years ago. Told me it was store policy." He smiled. "I knew you were lying. But you let me keep my pride."
He handed me an envelope. Inside was $500.

"I'm a social worker now," he said. "I help homeless youth. Because someone showed me that kindness doesn't have to be humiliating. It can look like a store policy."

I'm 72. I price used clothes that smell like other people's lives.

But I learned this, Dignity matters more than charity.
Help people without making them feel small.
Lie about the price. Bend the rules. Make up policies.
Let them walk out with their head up.
That's what changes lives."
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Let this story reach more hearts....
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Credit: Mary Nelson

[Anjuman-I-Islam @AnjumanIslam_HO]

Under the visionary leadership of Hon. President Dr. Zahir I. Kazi, Anjuman-I-Islam has signed multiple MOUs with Vanillakart to bring SEBI and LinkedIn programs to students, enhancing financial literacy, investment skills, and professional growth across our institutions.

[Dr. Zahir Kazi @ZahirKazi9]

Privileged to meet with Mr Erik Hällström today, alongside Mr Moiz Miyajiwala, Mr Shohab Rais, Ms Zulekha Siddiqui, Ms Fauzia Ansari and Dr Sana from Anjuman-I-Islam. We explored strategic collaborations to enhance educational standards and global reach. A promising future ahead.

[Shohab Rais @ShohabRais]

Looking forward to interacting with future Leaders.

[Dr. Zahir Kazi @ZahirKazi9]

India: A vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures. Witnessing our journey from a nascent nation to a global power fills us with profound pride. Let us cherish our heritage, honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, and uphold the values of our Constitution. #RepublicDay

[AAP Ka Mehta 🇮🇳 @DaaruBaazMehta]

BREAKING

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[Investment India 📚 @Invest_books_IN]

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[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

In 1977, @Nike executive Rob Strasser typed a list of 10 company “principles."

Sales was $29 million with less than 1,000 employees. It had yet to go public.

Dangers:
Bureaucracy
Personal ambition
Energy takers
Knowing our weaknesses
Don’t get too many things in the platter

[Jesse Pujji @jspujji]

Look at these eager interns.

I gave my new interns 4 important pieces of advice that everyone needs to know.

[Dr. Zahir Kazi @ZahirKazi9]

Felicitation program of Padmashri Dr. Zahir I Kazi (President, Anjuman-I-Islam) by Hon. Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Rameshji Bais on 19th February 2024 at Saboo Siddik College of Engineering

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | On being conferred the Padma Shri, educationist and the President of Anjuman-I-Islam, Dr Zahir Kazi says, "I had never aspired to get any award. it came as a big surprise. It has encouraged me to keep doing the social and educational work that I am doing, for the most marginalised sections of society... I have seen both- the privileged as well as the underprivileged children. The underprivileged children are just waiting for an opportunity, they have a fire in them... This award is not just for me, but also for my organisation... I am grateful to the Government and the Prime Minister of India for bestowing upon me this honour. It is truly encouraging."

[Dr. Zahir Kazi @ZahirKazi9]

Honored to host His Excellency, Ambassador Eric Garcetti,Consul Gen.Mike Hanky and US delegation at Anjuman-I-Islam on 16/01/24.Their visit highlighted our collaboration with MIT, Boston affirming our commitment to educational innovation. A landmark day for progress & excellence

[Dr. Zahir Kazi @ZahirKazi9]

Anjuman-I-Islam celebrating 150 years, It's Allana Institute of Mgmt Studies in association with BSE organised an International Finance Conclave on “ Role of Financial Markets in sustainable growth through ESG Investments “ at BSE International Conventional Hall on 9/11/23.

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Billionaires who donated their wealth to charity:

🇮🇳 Jamsetji Tata: $102.4 Billion donated
🇺🇲 Bill Gates: $75.8 Billion
🇺🇲 Warren Buffett: $32.1 Billion
🇺🇲 George Soros: $32 Billion
🇮🇳 Azim Premji: $21 Billion
🇺🇲 MacKenzie Scott: $14 Billion
🇺🇲 Michael Bloomberg: $12.7 Billion
🇭🇰 Li Ka-Shing: $10.7 Billion
🇺🇲 Andrew Carnegie: $9.5 Billion
🇺🇲 Elon Musk: $7.6 Billion
🇺🇲 Charles Francis Feeney: $6.8 Billion
🇷🇺 Alisher Usmanov: $5.8 Billion
🇬🇧 The Sainsbury Family: $5 Billion
🇬🇧 Christopher Hohn: $4.5 Billion
🇲🇽 Carlos Slim Helu: $4.2 Billion
🇸🇦 Alwaleed Philanthropies: $4 Billion
🇨🇦 The Weston Family: $2.3 Billion
🇺🇲 Phil Knight: $2 Billion
🇺🇲 James Stowers: $2 Billion
🇨🇭 Hansjoerg Wyss: $1.9 Billion
🇺🇲 Howard Hughes: $1.5 Billion
🇨🇭 Stephan Schmidheiny: $1.5 Billion
🇺🇲 Ted Turner: $1 Billion
🇷🇺🇨🇦 Vitalik Buterin: $1 Billion
🇺🇲 Boone Pickens: $500 Million

According to Edelgive Hurun Top 50 Philanthropist, Forbes, Bloomberg, Berkshire Hathaway, CNN, BBC News, The New York Times.

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

To begin soon.. 3rd Edition CII WR #LOGISTICS & #SUPPLYCHAIN #LEADERSHIP #CONCLAVE 2022
“Transforming India into Global Logistics Hub”

#logistics #supplychain #logisticshub #IndiaAt75

@FollowCII @CIIEvents

@AmbaniNiraj @ShohabRais @anshulsinghal29 @anay_shukla

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

Mr @ShohabRais, Chairman, CII WR Forum on Logistics & Supply Chain & COO, Tata Chemicals, gives the welcome address @ 3rd Edition of @CII4WR LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE 2022

"Transforming India into Global Logistics Hub"

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

"Last-mile customer delivery is smthng which needs to b improved as move along d journey of transforming India into a Global Logistics Hub"- Mr @ShohabRais, Chairman, CII WR Forum on Logistics & Supply Chain, COO, Tata Chemicals

[CII Western Region (WR) @CII4WR]

"Customer expectations have changed over time & the supply side needs to keep pace with it which can be achieved through a smooth logistics functioning with the help of efficient infra & latest tech" ~Mr @ShohabRais, Chairman, CII WR Forum on Logistics & Supply Chain

[Pankaj Gupta @im_guptap]

See you all on Wed, 13 Jul @ #President #Mumbai

@ShohabRais @AmbaniNiraj @anshulsinghal29 @liladharpasoo @WelspunOne @TheWelspunGroup @CII4WR @CIIEvents @FollowCII #CII4WR #CII