Every Kind Act Counts
Looking for inspiration for your daily act of kindness? Discover hundreds of ways you can put a smile on someone's face today. Save your favorites for later, or share them with your social channels.
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Give An Unexpected Hug
Sometimes simpler is better. Give someone you care about a random hug to show you care.
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Buy From Local Businesses
Whether you’re buying a gift or just grocery shopping, support small businesses and purchase from a local boutique or farmers market when you can.
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Ask For Donations In Lieu Of Gifts
Got a birthday coming up? Consider asking your friends and family to make donations to an organization of your choice instead of gifting material items.
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Read To Someone Who Cannot
Whether it’s a young child or someone visually impaired, giving the gift of a good story is always a great idea.
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Give A Generous Tip
Remember how much servers and baristas do to make our lives enjoyable and convenient. Give a generous tip next time you go out.
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Take A Photo For Someone
Everyone wants a good photo. If you’re out and about or on vacation, offer to take a photo for a couple or group.
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Give A High Five
Show a friend or coworker they did an awesome job with a simple high five.
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Send Someone Flowers
It doesn’t need to be a holiday or birthday to send someone flowers. Send a bouquet or create your own to make someone’s day.
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Send A Friend Money For A Treat
Use Venmo or another app to send a friend some money for a coffee or treat on you. No occasion needed.
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Acknowledge An Act Of Kindness
See someone else doing something selfless? Acknowledge it! It’s all about paying it forward.
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Compliment A Stranger
If you like a stranger’s outfit, makeup, shoes, or hairstyle, tell them! It’s a simple way to give someone a confidence boost.
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Add Books To A Little Free Library
Have you seen the little library boxes around your neighborhood? Donate books you’ve already read or no logner want.
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“Adopt” A Wild Animal
While we can’t raise lions or whales in our house, “adopting” one provides funds to help endangered species.
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Call Your Parent(s)/Grandparent(s) To Say Hi
Texting is easy, but a phone call will always mean more to your parents or grandparents. Give them a ring just to say hello.
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Make Eco-Friendly Swaps
We can all do a kind act a day for the planet. Easy ways to do this include recycling, reusable bags, cups, and silverware, and not idling in cars.
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Adopt A Shelter Pet
Want to add a furry friend to your family? Adopt, don’t shop. Animal shelters are full of sweet dogs and cats who need a loving forever home.
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Buy Donuts or Bagels For The Office
Mornings at the office can be tough. Surprise your coworkers with donuts or bagels for a pick-me-up to start the day.
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Reconnect With An Old Friend
It’s easy to loose touch with friends but it’s also easy to reconnect. Send a text or message on social media to an old friend to say hello.
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Let Someone Help You
We all need help sometimes. Have the grace to accept help from someone who is willing to give it.
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Bring a Meal To A Friend Or Neighbor
Have a friend who’s sick or maybe just had a baby? Cook (or order) them a meal and drop it off for an easy way to lend a hand.