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Camping 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 ReadingComing Together in West Virginia
What makes the Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project, or CCAP, so admirable is that it is not run by just one church or organization working on its…
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NovContinue ReadingThe next stop for Random Acts and the #RANoHungryChild movement is Vancouver, Canada. The monetary donation Random Acts provided for this community is particularly meaningful because, as you…
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Fighting Hunger in Utah
Childhood hunger is an issue impacting communities around the world. To continue doing our part to help, the #RANoHungryChild campaign heads out to the western United States. There…
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NovContinue ReadingName: Shawna Kathleen Abston Role: Acts Proposal Officer Location: Washington DC, USA Shawna, in her newly created role of Acts Proposal Officer, is a relatively recent addition to…
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Funding Foodbanks in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country known for its picturesque views and stunning landscapes. Its natural beauty inspires awe in those lucky enough to see it, either through real-life…
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NovContinue ReadingOur #RANoHungryChild campaign has lead us through many different avenues to make strides towards eradicating childhood hunger. We thank you for your support, and we genuinely hope these…
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NovContinue ReadingEnriching Experiences at Dashain Camp
Here at Random Acts, we love learning about and working with amazing organizations from around the world. Each of these organizations is dedicated to making the world a…
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NovContinue ReadingStocking Stewpot: #RANoHungryChild Goes to Mississippi
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 ReadingCollecting Food and Giving Hydration at the Amica Seattle Marathon
It is that time of year again –there is a chill to the air, the leaves are fading to shades of golds and auburn, and folks are gearing…
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NovContinue ReadingA Bounty of Kindness in Burbank
Is there anything better than having fun and making a difference? For us here at Random Acts, it ranks pretty high on our favorite things to do. For…
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NovContinue ReadingE4K 2019 Recap: A Virtual Marathon of Kindness
E4K 2019 was another wonderful weekend of challenging ourselves to go the distance with kind acts, all while raising money to fund even more kindness.
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild Fuels Roadrunner Food Bank
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 ReadingRandom Acts and UpWest Bring Comfort and Kindness Together in Four-City Tour
Because we know the value of acts of kindness that also provide comfort, Random Acts is pleased to celebrate the launch of UpWest with its Comfort Cabins.
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NovContinue ReadingNew Choices for Hungry Families: #RANoHungryChild Lends Support in Guam
Not all food banks are the same. The Client Choice Food Program in Guam helps families regain a sense of dignity while feeding their children.
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NovContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Making It Easier to Be Green in Canada
As we discovered in our #RANoHungryChild initiative, there are many ways to feed hungry children. Gleaners in Ontario takes feeding kids to a new level!
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OctContinue ReadingSpurting into Greenery: #RANoHungryChild Visits Philadelphia
When we are wandering the aisles of grocery stores with a variety of items lined up like toy soldiers, we may not take time to think about each…
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OctContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild: Family Meals in Northern Mariana Islands
When we think of struggling families, we might imagine a noisy city where people easily fall through the cracks. But the truth is, there is need everywhere.
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OctContinue ReadingName: Holli DeWees Role: Communications Officer – Inventory Location: Missouri, USA Coming on board in June 2018 as a Regional Representative for our US – Central activities, Holli…
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OctContinue ReadingAnnouncing: Random Acts Partnership with UpWest
At Random Acts, we are always on the hunt for like-minded folks and organizations, and we have been so fortunate to be able to work with some of…
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OctContinue ReadingComing Together at Rockwood Music Hall
Update 11-30-19: We would not be the organization we are today without the continued support of Random Acts supporters like Jason Manns, Ron Benedict, Billy Moran, and the…
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OctContinue Reading‘Roswell, New Mexico’ star Michael Vlamis’ New Campaign to Benefit Random Acts
In an act of notable kindness, actor Michael Vlamis, star of Roswell, New Mexico decided to donate all the profits from his new merchandise campaign to charity. (His…
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OctContinue ReadingSt. Mary’s: The First Food Bank is Still Working Hard in Arizona
Random Acts’ next stop for #RaNoHungryChild was Phoenix, Arizona at St. Mary’s Food Bank, where they are “determined to end hunger in Arizona.” This organization is a member…
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OctContinue ReadingRunning for Mental Health in Denver
Recently, Random Acts’ officer Holli DeWees volunteered her time at the Brain Run 5K mental health expo at Sloane’s Lake Park in Denver, Colorado. She met some…
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OctContinue ReadingHot Topic Aids Hurricane Relief
Update 11-22-19: Since it is that time of year where we want to say how thankful we are for our partners, we wanted to take a moment to…
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OctContinue ReadingSummer Snacks with Samaritan House
The countdown to summer is often a time of excitement for children who look forward to several months of sleeping in, playing outside, and relaxing. But for some…
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OctContinue ReadingKindness is not a one-and-done sort of thing. E4K, our annual endurance event, is one of a number of ways to kick-start your kindness habit!
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OctContinue ReadingFighting Hunger in Southern Nevada
As part of the #RANoHungryChild program, our next move against hunger teamed Random Acts with Three Square, southern Nevada’s only food bank. With the admirable goal of eradicating…
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OctContinue ReadingFood In Pounds: #RANoHungryChild Visits Merrimack Valley
Whether it may be a tornado, a hurricane or even a flash flood, sometimes disasters seem to wait purposefully in the distance until showing up unannounced. Recently, it…
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SepContinue ReadingMore Than Just Meals: #RANoHungryChild Makes A Difference in North Dakota
Our new friends at the Hi Liner Pantry show us what else feeding hungry children does beyond alleviating hunger. #RANoHungryChild
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SepContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild Lands in the Virgin Islands
From over a thousand miles away, our #RANoHungryChild initiative connected with families still rebuilding from natural disasters in the Virgin Islands.
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SepContinue ReadingSandwiches 101: #RANoHungryChild Stops By Australia
To Australians, there is nothing more illustrious than the high school cafeteria. It has been painted as the peak of hierarchy in teen films. A meeting place where…
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SepContinue ReadingName: Jade Wardle Role: Regional Representative, UK – South Location: Gloucestershire, UK As one of our Regional Representatives in the southern parts of the UK, Jade has helped…
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SepContinue ReadingDragon Con: Cosplay Repairs and Kindness!
We came, we saw, and we repaired! At the end of August, Random Acts staffers attended one of the largest multi-genre conventions in the country, Dragon Con. Shawna,…
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SepContinue Reading#Vancon: A ‘Supernatural’ Legacy
For someone who resides in Australia, one would think that the balmy country would be considered home. Yet nothing quite matches the magnetism I have to Vancouver: the…
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SepContinue ReadingContinuing our focus on child hunger (#RANoHungryChild), Random Acts teamed up with Foodbank for the Heartland by providing a monetary donation to their BackPack program. This program, which is…
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SepContinue ReadingSpreading Kindness is a Class Act: Meet Our 2019 Winners!
Our Class Act program rewards a school or student-led organization which takes the task of spreading kindness to heart in a meaningful way.
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SepContinue ReadingFunding Meals in American Samoa
As part of Random Acts’ ongoing efforts to reduce childhood hunger through our #RANoHungryChild initiative, we’re on a world tour of kindness. Our next stop is American Samoa…
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SepContinue ReadingSouthern Hospitality: #RANoHungryChild In Alabama
From its southern twang to the thinly arched leaves on their infamous longleaf pine, sweet Alabama is a homey state. However, according to the nonprofit Hunger Free America,…
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SepContinue ReadingRockwood Music Hall Rocks for Random Acts
Rockwood Music Hall is the place to be on September 30! Jason Manns has gathered a fantastic group of performers in a benefit concert for Random Acts.
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SepContinue ReadingSpreading Kindness at Manchester Pride
While people often refer to Manchester as the “Rainy City,” a sea of rainbows swarmed the area during Pride. Manchester Pride has been going strong since 1985, and…
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SepContinue ReadingEmpowering Hungry Families in Delaware
Random Acts’ #RANoHungryChild campaign to end childhood hunger has reached struggling families in Delaware. We have teamed up with the Food Bank of Delaware (FBD) to assist families…
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AugContinue ReadingHurricane Dorian is rapidly approaching Florida and is due to make landfall sometime this weekend. Here are some ways to stay safe, and to help others.
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AugContinue ReadingAs part of our continued efforts to combat childhood hunger, the #RANoHungryChild campaign headed to Vermont to partner with the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf (CEFS). This organization supplies…
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AugContinue ReadingFilling Pantries in Lawrence, Kansas
Random Acts is fighting childhood hunger, one local organization at a time, with funds and food to help food-insecure families. Our next stop on the #RANoHungryChild kindness tour…
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AugContinue ReadingFrom RA to LA: #RANoHungryChild in California
In November, 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 creativity…
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AugContinue ReadingKind Gestures at the Kansas City Water Lantern Festival
Lanterns were lit and kindness was spread at the Kansas City Water Lantern Festival during the last weekend of July. Earlier, we wrote to let you know that…
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AugContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild Heads to Alaska
Get comfy and settle in to read about our continued efforts to fight childhood hunger through #RANoHungryChild. In case you need a hashtag refresher, we have spread kindness…
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AugContinue ReadingStruggling Families Receive Healthy Groceries in Indiana
This year, Random Acts took on childhood hunger through the #RANoHungryChild movement. The mission continues with our latest endeavor, this time in Indiana with the agency, Horizon House….
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AugContinue ReadingFeeding Schoolchildren in Wigan
Along with educating children, schools often assist in meeting a child’s physical needs. But families often lose that support over summer breaks.
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AugContinue ReadingIn November, 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 creativity…
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AugContinue ReadingBackpacks in NC – Interview with Kay Carter of Second Harvest
Our efforts to fight childhood hunger through #RANoHungryChild continue, this time in North Carolina with Second Harvest. Using Random Acts funds, we were able to donate to their…
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AugContinue ReadingIn the News: Recent Mass Shootings in the United States
Tragedies such as the recent mass shootings. can leave us feeling helpless and scared, but there are ways you can help those affected.
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AugContinue ReadingChange a Life Initative – The Children of Laos
There is nothing we love more than having fun while spreading kindness and promoting big changes. GISH – the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt – has been serving up…
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JulContinue ReadingHelping Hands in Harlan, Kentucky
We’re continuing our quest to tackle childhood hunger in Harlan, Kentucky. Our latest act partners us with Christ’s Hands’ food bank and meal delivery.
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JulContinue ReadingTackling Food Deserts in Missouri
As part of our ongoing effort to fight childhood hunger (#RANoHungryChild) Random Acts is embarking on a world tour of kindness acts. You have seen some of them…
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JunContinue ReadingName: Jason Manns Role: Patron of Random Acts Location: Bowling Green, Virginia Musician Jason Manns prides himself on being an “early adopter” of Random Acts. As a part…
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JunContinue ReadingFighting Food Insecurity in Melbourne
In late May, Random Acts joined the Supernatural cast – including executive director Rachel Miner – at All Hell Breaks Loose 10 in Melbourne, Australia. Food insecurity is…
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JunContinue ReadingMake a Splash at the Kansas City Water Lantern Festival
As summer draws near, the days get longer, and the nights get hotter. What better way to enjoy the weather than to sit by the water and watch…
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JunContinue Reading#RANoHungryChild Goes to Germany!
In November, 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 creativity…
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JunContinue ReadingRepaired Costumes and Comradery at MomoCon
Fans came from all over the southern part of the United States to attend MomoCon in Atlanta, GA at the end of May. Random Acts was in attendance…
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JunContinue ReadingInspired by Your Kindness: A Recap of AMOK 2019
We recently completed our Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK) and we are so thrilled to see all of the kindness you have put into your communities, both during…
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JunContinue ReadingHelping our Friends in Pine Ridge
In March, severe flooding raged through the Pine Ridge Reservation, devastating homes and displacing families in the process. In South Dakota, the area around the reservation is generally…
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MayContinue ReadingMaking Sunnier Days for Hungry Kids in Florida
You may recall last November during E4K that we announced our focus for the coming year, which is addressing childhood hunger. This week we share another story of…
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MayContinue ReadingName: Eloisa Armini Role: Social Media Co-Manager Location: Madrid, Spain Our Social Media Co-Manager Eloisa is originally from Rome, Italy, and her journey to joining us here at…
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MayContinue ReadingWe are packing up our cowboy hats and boots and heading to Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural Convention in Dallas, Texas June 21-23. You will find some of our Random…
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MayContinue ReadingFighting Hunger in the Philippines
As part of our global initiative to reduce childhood hunger through #RANoHungryChild, our Regional Representatives have been tasked with finding local solutions where we can make the biggest…
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MayContinue ReadingJason Manns Performs at Food Drive
The sunshine came out for the #RANoHungryChild Food Drive in Milford, Virginia on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers came from surrounding states to lend a helping hand, and in…
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MayContinue ReadingKim Rhodes Campaign Leads to New Facilities in Nicaragua
*Please note: Author makes no apologies for the number of toilet related puns in this article. In 2018, a group comprised of intrepid Random Acts supporters, thespian friends…
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MayContinue ReadingOur Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK) has wrapped up for another year. And what a melee it was! Supporters around the globe came together in an amazing show…
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MayContinue ReadingCelebrating Fandom at Sci-Fi Valley Con
Here at Random Acts, we love to celebrate the fandom community. And what better way to celebrate fandom culture and community than meeting our supporters at conventions? Random…
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MayContinue ReadingThankful for Family Dinners: Providing Thanksgiving Meals for Families
As part of our #RANoHungryChild initiative, one of our supporters connected with a local organization that provides Thanksgiving dinners for families.
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MayContinue ReadingSometimes at Random Acts, we are able to help with Kindness Acts that serve in memory of someone we lost. Our Board Member, Michelle Henning, details below what…
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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…