Our Kindness Stories
If you could do a random act of kindness for someone in your life today, what what you do?
This question has been answered by hundreds of our staff and supporters throughout the years. From creating kits for victims of domestic violence, buying school supplies for teachers and students in need or building a bird house for a senior citizen community; these stories touch upon the wide range of causes that people have supported with funds from our Acts program.
Over 90% of donations to Random Acts go directly into this program, which has sponsored over 1,000 acts of kindness worldwide since its inception.
Read more about our Acts program and how you can apply for funding to do your own act of kindness here.
Beating the Heat in Missouri
Random Acts supporter April took a group of unhoused veterans to a fast food restaurant in Missouri for food and relief from the heat.
Backpacks for Foster Kids
A member of the community steps forward for her third act of kindness with Random Acts, this time to help foster kids.
More Than an Xbox
A device crucial for accessibility gets a swift and vital upgrade.
Providing Food and Support for a Victim of Gender Violence and Systemic Inequity
Random Acts Argentina Regional Representative Macarena Acosta donated a month's worth of food to Anahí, a migrant trans woman and victim of gender violence in Argentina.
Tea for Trees – Supporting Indigenous Filipino Communities
To support indigenous communities, Ruth Barcelona teamed up with Mad Travel and donated new teacups and teapots with help from Random Acts.
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Making Banned Books Accessible to All
Book bans are especially harmful to underrepresented groups. Little Free Libraries get books into the hands of the people who need them most.
After-Surgery Support in West Flanders, Belgium
Dealing with a serious medical diagnosis is a scary thing to face. But with the support and kindness of loved ones, it can be more bearable. Random Acts supporter Magalie Deconynck wanted to help her friend’s mother prepare for brain surgery, so she reached out to...
Kindness + Winter = Holiday Warmth
Kayla Schneider provided a cold-weather clothing donation to help people in need of warmth as winter moved in to New York.
Calling on Education
Senior Global DEI Specialist Purna Parasuraman provides a much-needed phone to support two girls' education in Mumbai, India.
Helping Build a Locker Room in Buenos Aires
Mac, Regional Representative for Argentina, helps a local foundation build a locker room for a girls’s hockey team.
Support for a Substance Abuse Clinic
When Susan Mickelsen heard about a substance abuse clinic needing some new equipment, she decided to support the program with an act of kindness.
Reusable Period Packs for Unsheltered Populations
Random Acts supporters Rebecca Xu and Aqsa Owais donated reusable period pads for unsheltered populations in New Jersey.
Lending a Paw to Our Inner-child Through Wild Ken Hill Conservative
No matter what age you are, sometimes all it takes to revisit your childhood is picking up a nostalgic hobby. Random Acts Regional Representative for UK South Tobias Palfrey has always felt a connection to wildlife.
A Birthday Party for Every Child
Teachers and young students in Wisconsin collaborate to restore birthday celebrations missed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rock On! Music for a Creative Community
A community rehearsal and creative space receives equipment and supplies to help local young people grow as musicians and artists.