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In March of this year, we asked you to help us “help the helpers” due to a rise in need thanks to COVID-19. We were — and still…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts is an organization built on the belief that there is power in kindness. As it says in our mission statement, we want to conquer the world…
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NovContinue ReadingName: Rachel Miner Role: Executive Director Location: New York, USA When asked how she wound up as our Executive Director, Rachel Miner answered with her signature positivity, “Plain…
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NovContinue ReadingCelebrating World Kindness Day!
On November 13, Random Acts celebrates World Kindness Day along with our friends across the globe! Evolution of World Kindness Day First introduced in 1998, World Kindness Day…
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NovContinue ReadingWe could not have completed nearly as many acts of kindness over the last ten years if it were not for the generous businesses and organizations that have…
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NovContinue ReadingShowing Our Support This Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It…
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NovContinue ReadingNicaragua Update: November 2020
We have loved looking back at the last decade of kindness as Random Acts celebrates our 10th anniversary this month, and our destination projects are no exception. For…
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NovContinue ReadingSpreading Kindness and Spending Donations
Random Acts’ mission is changing the world through small acts of kindness. While some kindness acts cost nothing — smiling at a stranger, holding a door for someone whose hands are full — other acts of kindness require funding. That’s where Random Acts comes in.
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts has a long-standing history of working closely with GISH, a scavenger hunt run by our co-founder and board president Misha Collins. GISH hosted a mini-hunt over…
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OctContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Support Spotlight: Helping Organizations Help Others
Random Acts partners with UpWest to help fund organizations committed to helping those in need receive essential resources during the coronavirus pandemic.
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OctContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Support Spotlight: Helping the Underserved
It spilled into our COVID-19 Support Network, an initiative where you helped raise funds to aid nominated international organizations.
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OctContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Support Spotlight: A Strong Community
Local organizations rallied their supporters and created new programs that made a big difference to those in need during the pandemic.
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OctContinue ReadingInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2020
On October 17, 1987, more than 100,000 people assembled at the Trocadéro in Paris, France. The group wanted to draw attention to the number of fellow humans suffering…
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OctContinue ReadingMeet the Team: David Antonelli
Name: David Antonelli Role: Director of Operations Location: Texas, USA Introducing one of our super-powered Executive Team members, David Antonelli. Since joining Random Acts back in 2015 as…
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OctContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Support Spotlight: Feeding the World
Back in March we asked you, our intrepid supporters, to join us in “helping the helpers” – and we were overwhelmed by your response! Not only did we…
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OctContinue ReadingDo not forget to celebrate a special holiday this season, one that adds to the spirit of goodwill. The world stood together to #BlueUp on Monday, October 5,…
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OctContinue ReadingInternational Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed every year on October 13th. This tradition was begun by the United Nations in 1989 in order to promote…
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OctContinue ReadingHelping Homeless in Dallas During COVID-19
As the situation with COVID-19 progresses around the world, many nonprofits are seeing unprecedented need in their own communities. When Random Acts partnered with UpWest to raise money…
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SepContinue ReadingSupporting Needy Kittens in The Great Lakes
Random Acts Regional Representative Holly Olsen and her family became an instant family to a small, three-day-old kitten who inspired her to pay it forward and serve other…
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SepContinue ReadingFamily Finds Strength in the Spirit of Community
In rural Australia, a dad and his two sons were seeking a fresh start through a recent move. Together, they found strength in the spirit of community thanks…
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SepContinue ReadingName: Iliana Habib Role: Graphic Designer Location: Tennessee, USA Meet Iliana Habib, one of our graphic designers. She and the rest of the creative arts team keep Random…
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AugContinue ReadingTogether, we can channel our kindness into making a difference for those affected by Hurricane Laura.
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AugContinue Reading#BeKind21: Random Acts Joins the Born This Way Foundation
At Random Acts, we believe that kindness is a verb. It is something you can demonstrate to others, a catalyst to lasting, positive change. So it seems more…
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AugContinue ReadingClass Act 2020: Honorable Mentions Spotlight
Random Acts recognizes the Class Act 2020 Honorable Mentions for their wonderful acts of kindness in their communities!
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AugContinue ReadingClass Act 2020 Runner-up Spotlight: Highland Avenue Elementary
Random Acts highlights one of the Class Act 2020 runners up, Highland Avenue Elementary, and their amazing Ms. Alnita Pettiway!
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AugContinue ReadingName: Holly Olsen Role: Regional Representative, US – Great Lakes Location: Brooklyn Park, MN, USA All over the world, our regional representatives are entrusted with seeking out ways…
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JulContinue ReadingClass Act 2020 Runner-up Spotlight: Ever Active Schools
The Class Acts Program receives amazing submissions. While a winner is selected every year, it is important to highlight the impact of all acts submitted.
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JulContinue ReadingMeet Our Team: Beverley Burrows-Pym
Name: Beverley Burrows-Pym Role: Fundraising Assistant Location: Collinsville, QLD, Australia Originally from the UK, Beverley and her family have been on the move for the past fifteen years,…
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JulContinue ReadingRead about this year’s Class Act 2020 winner and how they spread kindness in their community! Get inspired to spread kindness in your community!
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JulContinue ReadingStitches of Care for Essential Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in a way that we never could have imagined, but this crisis has been especially taxing for essential healthcare workers, who…
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JunContinue ReadingSupplies for Rose Haven Support Important Mission
Recently, Samara Cogan, Random Acts Regional Representative, planned to donate supplies to support Rose Haven’s mission. Operating on a model of equitability and inclusivity, Rose Haven is a…
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JunContinue ReadingSupporting Homeless Youth in Las Vegas #SPNLV
In years past, Random Acts has attended Supernatural conventions around the country and the globe. This year we were able to see many of our supporters in Las…
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JunContinue ReadingRandom Acts: Black Lives Matter
Random Acts is appalled and outraged by the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent police violence against protesters, and we feel it is our duty to speak…
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JunContinue ReadingOvercoming With Kindness: AMOK Recap 2020
Our recently completed Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK) came at a time when acts of kindness are more needed than ever. Though it was extremely challenging to find…
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JunContinue ReadingMeet the Team: Ann-Kathrin Bomkamp
Name: Ann-Kathrin Bomkamp Role: Copy Editor Location: Hamburg, Germany Ann-Kathrin started volunteering as a teenager by participating in church programs as a group leader for young girls and…
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JunContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Outbreak Affects At-Risk Communities
The COVID-19 outbreak is more likely to affect at risk communities experiencing poverty, food insecurity, isolation or some combination than the general population. Stacie Baldwin, Regional Representative with…
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JunContinue ReadingIf there is anything positive to come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the way groups of people have stepped up to help those in need. Often, these groups spring from concerned and committed citizens, not professional organizations. One such community is a sewing guild in Alberta, Canada. Random Acts Regional Representative Kristen Desjarlais-deKlerk stepped in to donate funds for materials the guild turned into masks for locals in need.
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MayContinue ReadingHealthy Snacks for Seattle’s Kids
Now more than ever, food insecurity has become a harsh reality for many families. Thankfully, there are organizations scattered in communities across the country that aim to help…
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MayContinue ReadingResponding to First Responders in Bransgore
Random Acts UK – South and ROI Regional Representative Jade Wardle donated to the Bransgore Community First Responders to aid them in purchasing PPE.
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MayContinue ReadingThe BlinkNow Foundation Continues to Help Families in Nepal
Due to COVID-19, individuals all over the world are having to quickly adjust to a new way of life. One nonprofit foundation serving families in Surkhet, Nepal, is…
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MayContinue ReadingMichael Vlamis’ Donation to COVID-19 Support Program
Michael Vlamis, star of Roswell, New Mexico, decided to donate all the profits from his new inclusive merchandise campaign to a nonprofit. Thanks to fans, Michael chose Random…
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MayContinue ReadingName: Rea Niessen Title: Destinations Manager Location: Alfter, Germany After becoming involved with the Random Acts mission in 2011, when she fundraised for our Hope2Haiti Project, Rea eventually…
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MayContinue ReadingRandom Acts and Subway® Restaurants: Feeding our Nurses
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Random Acts has been working diligently to make sure that we spread our message of kindness to make the most impact….
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AprContinue ReadingIt seems that everything we read about the current COVID-19 experience begins with an acknowledgment that these are unprecedented times—because they are. The struggles we are currently facing…
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AprContinue ReadingSupporting Native American Communities During COVID-19
Supporting Native American communities during COVID-19 is critical as they face an uphill battle against the outbreak. That is the motivation behind the little (Twitter) birdie that inspired…
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AprContinue ReadingWe would not be the organization we are today without our Random Acts supporters. Since we announced our Random Acts Support Program, many of you have contributed to…
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AprContinue ReadingOn Saturday, April 18, 2020, an active shooter held up Portapique, Nova Scotia. The shooter initially killed two people over what appeared to be a domestic dispute before…
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AprContinue ReadingRandom Acts and Americares: Hurricane Recovery in the Bahamas
Random Acts joins forces with Americares in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian to bring relief to the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas.
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AprContinue ReadingDestinations Update: Jacmel Children’s Center
In March, we told you of our plans to give you updates on each of our big projects every month. Unfortunately, those updates may sometimes include news that…
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AprContinue ReadingA Friendly Guide to Random Acts Online Auction
Random Acts is auctioning a number of items, including some Supernatural-related pieces. All proceeds will benefit The Random Acts Support Program for COVID-19 relief. You can make a…
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AprContinue ReadingMeet our team! Random Acts Regional Lead for the Americas, and Regional Representative, Canada – West Rowan Meredith is always ready for kindness!
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AprContinue ReadingClass Act Program Is Evolving To Better Serve Our Community
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, parents, children, and educators are being asked to adjust to working and learning from home. It is with determination, acceptance, and sometimes…
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AprContinue ReadingOnline Auction for Random Acts Support Program (COVID-19)
As our lives change during this COVID-19 pandemic, so does the need for kindness. You have probably seen all sorts of creative ways people are finding to help…
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MarContinue ReadingKeeping Kittens Cozy in Jacksonville
Caring for others often means providing for the smallest and most fragile. For Random Acts HR Recruiter Stephanie McCabe, this translates to tiny bundles of soft fur with…
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MarContinue ReadingCOVID-19 Support: Helping Nurses
Recently, Random Acts spoke with organizer Michael Bleau to talk about Feed Hero Nurses, a new charity created through GoFundMe in order to support those fighting in the…
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MarContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Feeding Children of All Ages in Louisiana
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged our supporters to take part in our annual Endure 4 Kindness (E4K) event. As always, you blew us away with your endurance…
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MarContinue ReadingReusable Bags for Beyond Hunger Food Bank
There is an app for just about everything nowadays! Thanks to one in particular, a local food bank was able to continue serving their community with kindness and…
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MarContinue ReadingAmericares Supports Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts
Random Acts partnered with Americares supporting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria providing solar energy resources, emergency preparedness, and mental health workshops.
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MarContinue ReadingUpWest and Random Acts: Partnering to Combat COVID-19
As we find ourselves amid the news of COVID-19, we are witnessing the world begin to perform more acts of kindness. Maybe you have seen a neighbor gift…
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MarContinue ReadingRuth Connell Campaign for The Random Acts Support Program (COVID-19)
During these challenging times, it’s important to look for the people trying to make a positive impact on others. In an act of remarkable kindness, actor Ruth Connell…
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MarContinue ReadingCreation Entertainment Auction for COVID-19 Relief
Here at Random Acts, we are strong believers in the power of kindness to provide hope during stressful times. Mister Rogers once shared a piece of advice that…
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MarContinue ReadingAnnouncing: The Random Acts Support Program (COVID-19)
As we learn more about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may feel like our communities and lives are overwhelmed with distressing news. During uncertain times, there…
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MarContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Asylum Seekers Centre Welcomes Everyone
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged all of our supporters to take part in our annual Endure4Kindness (E4K) event, and as always, you blew us away with your…
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MarContinue ReadingIn the News: COVID-19 and Virtual Kindness
On March 13th, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that COVID-19 (more commonly known as the “Coronavirus”) is a worldwide pandemic. As of this publishing (March 15th, 2020)…
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MarContinue ReadingName: Chuck Faustine Title: Executive Assistant Location: Virginia, USA After coming onboard in the spring of 2018, Executive Assistant Chuck Faustine is celebrating nearly two years of helping…
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MarContinue ReadingBack Pack Angels: Providing Kids With Hygiene Supplies
Regional Rep Emily Rivera-Jackson teamed up with Random Acts to help Backpack Angels carry out its mission to provide kids with hygiene supplies.
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MarContinue ReadingDestinations Updates: San Juan Del Sur
Editors Note: As Random Acts supporters, you have helped us change the lives of so many folks around the world. We want to keep you posted on how…
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MarContinue ReadingIn the News: Tornado in Nashville, TN
In the early morning hours of March 3, 2020, several powerful storms and at least one tornado ripped through the Nashville, Tennessee area. As of this writing, there…
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FebContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Changing Babies, Changing Lives
As we step into a new decade, the human population steadily increases with an estimate of 14 million births and counting. These babies immediately engage with the world…
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FebContinue ReadingName: Alex Vincent Role: Events Manager Location: Wigan, UK After joining Random Acts in 2018 as a regional representative for the Northern UK, Alex Vincent became our Events…
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FebContinue ReadingSummer Snacks: #RANoHungryChild in Australia
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged all of our supporters to take part in our annual Endure4Kindness (E4K) event, and as always, you blew us away with your…
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FebContinue ReadingWish Upon a Tree: Helping Needy Kids in Cologne, Germany
Rea Niessen, Random Acts Destinations Manager, provided struggling Cologne, Germany children with gifts for the holiday using a wish tree.
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JanContinue ReadingCamping for Hunger in Virginia
While many of us are looking ahead into 2020, we here at Random Acts continue to look back at the many acts of kindness demonstrated throughout 2019. This…
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JanContinue ReadingIn the News: Australian Bushfire
Australia is currently experiencing its worst bushfire on record. The fire stretches over the heavily populated southern and eastern coastline. As of this writing, more than four million…
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DecContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild Bakes Some Holiday Cheer
Do you ever think back upon your own holiday celebrations over the years? There is a delicate balance between the ones filled with magic and those that were…
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DecContinue ReadingFeeding Kids During The Holiday Break
#RANoHungryChild inspired so many members of the Random Acts staff, when tasked with completing a holiday act of kindness, many embodied the spirit of our year-long campaign to…
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DecContinue ReadingWinter Break Baskets for the River Trail Learning Center
Minnesota might be one of the coldest places in the United States at the moment, but it also has great warmth when it comes to kindness. This is…
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DecContinue ReadingTurkey and Toys: #RANoHungryChild Meets #RAHolidayKindness
Today, we have an extra special story that combines two of our favorite themes: holiday kindness and fighting food insecurity. As a refresher, in November 2018, Random Acts…
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DecContinue ReadingMeet Our Team: Jennifer Willis-Rivera
Name: Jennifer Willis-Rivera Role: Director of Operations Location: Wisconsin, USA As 2019 draws to a close, who better to reflect on their journey with Random Acts than Director…
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DecContinue ReadingGrowing Kindness for the Holidays
The holidays are an important time for fighting food insecurity, which leads us to Boise, Idaho, and the Idaho Food Bank.
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DecContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild New Jersey: Bountiful Backpacks
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged all of our supporters to take part in our annual Endure4Kindness (E4K) event, and as always, you blew us away with your…
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DecContinue ReadingA Kit Full of Kindness in Pennsylvania
Some of the best places to practice the art of random acts of kindness are within organizations you are already a part of. Can you think of one…
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DecContinue ReadingJess is a promising student who will attend James Cook University in Cairns, Australia. Despite having a challenging background, she became the only senior student from her village…
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DecContinue ReadingSharing Hot Meals: #RANoHungryChild Visits Brazil
When we think of Brazil, we often think of the luxuries of sandy beaches and fun football matches. What may not spring to mind is the issues the…
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DecContinue ReadingRiver of Kindness: #RANoHungryChild Stops by Hawaii
When we visualize Hawaii, the first thing that comes to mind is its beautiful shoreline as the waves echo against the grains of sand. It is the ideal…
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DecContinue ReadingGiving Tuesday: Thank You to Our Supporters!
The mission of Random Acts has always been to conquer the world, one random act of kindness at a time. We would not be able to accomplish this…
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DecContinue ReadingRandom Acts Thanks: California Pizza Kitchen
We have loved celebrating the holiday season the past couple of weeks by thanking our friends. Your generosity and creativity are what make all of our sponsored acts…
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DecContinue ReadingRandom Acts Thanks: Genevieve Padalecki
As we head into full-blown holiday mode here in the United States, we like to think about what we are grateful for in our Random Acts family. When…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts Thanks: Anonymous Haiti Donor
Here at Random Acts, we have been embracing the Thanksgiving spirit by trying to shine a light on those who have helped us make kindness magic possible. Thanksgiving…
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NovContinue ReadingInspiring People, Sharing Things: Jared, Jensen, and Misha
Today, we turn our attention to three people to whom we can never say “thank you” enough: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins.
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Stocking Shelves in Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be the smallest of the United States, but its capacity for kindness is as large as the ocean it borders. As part of our continued…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts Thanks: Coca-Cola and Peace Tea
Thanksgiving is a time to, obviously, give thanks for what you’ve been blessed with, but also a time to reflect on those who’ve helped you along the way….
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NovContinue ReadingEvery so often, it is important to sit down, catalog, honor, and thank everyone (or everything) that brings light and hope into your sphere. Our friends at GISH…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts Thanks: Danneel Ackles and Hilarie Burton
Dotted across America are various landmarks connected to the lives of characters being portrayed on our screens every week. A river court that bred two oppositional Raven brothers…
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NovContinue ReadingRecipe for Success: #RANoHungryChild in New Hampshire
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged all of our supporters to take part in our annual Endure4Kindness (E4K) event, and, as always, you blew us away with your…
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NovContinue ReadingIn our pursuit of changing the world, one act of kindness at a time, we have been fortunate to partner with several different companies whose philosophies match our…
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NovContinue ReadingIn the United States, it is almost time for Thanksgiving. It is a holiday where among all of the stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, rolls, and whatever your food…
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild UK: A Tale of Two Foodbanks
As we share #RANoHungryChild stories, we have been encouraging you to join the fight to end childhood hunger by supporting your local food banks. You can give that…
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NovContinue ReadingFeeding Immigrant Families: #RANoHungryChild Goes to Ohio
In November 2018, Random Acts encouraged all of our supporters to take part in our annual Endure4Kindness (E4K) event, and as always, you blew us away with your…
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NovContinue ReadingAs part of #RANoHungryChild, Random Acts provided a monetary donation to the Lowcountry Food Bank of South Carolina. These funds will be used in the food bank’s Fresh…
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NovContinue ReadingCOVID Support Program–Children
In March of this year, we asked you to help us “help the helpers” due to a rise in need thanks to COVID-19. We were — and still…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts is an organization built on the belief that there is power in kindness. As it says in our mission statement, we want to conquer the world…
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NovContinue ReadingName: Rachel Miner Role: Executive Director Location: New York, USA When asked how she wound up as our Executive Director, Rachel Miner answered with her signature positivity, “Plain…
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NovContinue ReadingCelebrating World Kindness Day!
On November 13, Random Acts celebrates World Kindness Day along with our friends across the globe! Evolution of World Kindness Day First introduced in 1998, World Kindness Day…
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NovContinue ReadingWe could not have completed nearly as many acts of kindness over the last ten years if it were not for the generous businesses and organizations that have…
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NovContinue ReadingShowing Our Support This Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It…
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NovContinue ReadingNicaragua Update: November 2020
We have loved looking back at the last decade of kindness as Random Acts celebrates our 10th anniversary this month, and our destination projects are no exception. For…
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NovContinue ReadingSpreading Kindness and Spending Donations
Random Acts’ mission is changing the world through small acts of kindness. While some kindness acts cost nothing — smiling at a stranger, holding a door for someone whose hands are full — other acts of kindness require funding. That’s where Random Acts comes in.
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts has a long-standing history of working closely with GISH, a scavenger hunt run by our co-founder and board president Misha Collins. GISH hosted a mini-hunt over…