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News

  • 10
    Jan

    #GetKind Themes for 2021

    We are pleased to announce our new #GetKind themes for 2021. #GetKind is a program where we focus on particular themes to inspire people to be kind within…

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  • a photograph of a black iron fire bowl with a lit fire inside.

    1
    Jan

    Creating a Warm Circle of Trust for Bransgore School

    COVID-19 has raised the importance of outdoor spaces for children. Jade Wardle helped provide a fire circle for Bransgore students.

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  • 14
    Dec

    Meet the Team: Dreana Ferguson

    Name: Dreana Ferguson Role: Senior Staff Writer Location: Upstate New York, USA As one of our staff writers, Dreana loves helping to share stories of kindness that Random…

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  • Celebrating 10 Years of Kindness

    14
    Dec

    Random Acts: A Decade in the Books

    Thank you to everyone who celebrated our 10th anniversary with us in November. We loved seeing everyone in their 10-year merchandise and sharing Random Acts with their friends…

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  • 25
    Nov

    COVID 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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  • People at sunset making hearts with their hands

    17
    Nov

    The Science Behind Kindness

    Random 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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  • 14
    Nov

    Meet the Team: Rachel Miner

    Name: 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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  • 13
    Nov

    Celebrating 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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  • Cartoon style gears, lightbulbs, graphs, and puzzle pieces

    10
    Nov

    Partners in Kindness

    We 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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  • 9
    Nov

    Showing 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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  • Fallen tree on the EcoLatrine building

    9
    Nov

    Nicaragua 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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  • 9
    Nov

    Spreading 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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  • 1
    Nov

    Change a Life: Thank You GISH

    Random 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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  • 25
    Oct

    COVID-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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  • 22
    Oct

    COVID-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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  • 20
    Oct

    COVID-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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  • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Graphic

    16
    Oct

    International 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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  • 12
    Oct

    Meet 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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  • 11
    Oct

    COVID-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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  • 11
    Oct

    #BlueUp to Defeat Bullying

    Do 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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  • 11
    Oct

    International 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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  • 9
    Oct

    Helping 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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  • 21
    Sep

    Supporting 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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  • Photo of a grey backpack with notebooks, pencils and other school supplies lying next to it over a black background.

    13
    Sep

    Family 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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  • 11
    Sep

    Meet our Team: Iliana Habib

    Name: 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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  • Hurricane Clip Art

    31
    Aug

    In the News: Hurricane Laura

    Together, we can channel our kindness into making a difference for those affected by Hurricane Laura. 

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  • 28
    Aug

    #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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  • 25
    Aug

    Class 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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  • 21
    Aug

    Class 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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  • 14
    Aug

    Meet the Team: Holly Olsen

    Name: 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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  • The Joy4All Project logo

    23
    Jul

    Class 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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  • 8
    Jul

    Meet 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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  • Milk Bag Mat Club

    7
    Jul

    Our Class Act 2020 Winner

    Read 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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  • 6
    Jul

    Stitches 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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  • Image of shopping cart full of dry and cnaned goods

    25
    Jun

    Supplies 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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  • 25
    Jun

    Supporting 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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  • 14
    Jun

    Random 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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  • 12
    Jun

    Overcoming 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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  • 10
    Jun

    Meet 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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  • Image of grocery cart full of boxed, canned and dry goods.

    6
    Jun

    COVID-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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  • a stack of fabric meant to be made into masks

    1
    Jun

    Masking the Vulnerable

    If 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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  • 22
    May

    Healthy 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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  • 16
    May

    Responding 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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  • 10
    May

    The 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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  • 10
    May

    Michael 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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  • 8
    May

    Meet the Team: Rea Niessen

    Name: 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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  • 6
    May

    Random 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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  • 29
    Apr

    COVID-19: Tools for Coping

    It 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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  • 29
    Apr

    Supporting 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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  • 27
    Apr

    Beyond an Auction

    We 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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  • 22
    Apr

    In the News: Nova Scotia

    On 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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  • 16
    Apr

    Random 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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  • 11
    Apr

    Destinations 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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  • 10
    Apr

    A 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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  • 8
    Apr

    Meet the Team: Rowan Meredith

    Meet 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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  • Image of a child sitting at a table and writing with colored pencils.

    4
    Apr

    Class 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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  • 2
    Apr

    Online 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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  • 31
    Mar

    Keeping 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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  • 28
    Mar

    COVID-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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  • 28
    Mar

    #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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  • 27
    Mar

    Reusable 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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  • Image of classroom workshop in progress.

    27
    Mar

    Americares 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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  • 26
    Mar

    UpWest 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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  • 22
    Mar

    Ruth 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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  • 22
    Mar

    Creation 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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  • 22
    Mar

    Announcing: 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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  • Asylum Seekers Centre free food store

    19
    Mar

    #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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  • 15
    Mar

    In 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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  • 12
    Mar

    Meet the Team: Chuck Faustine

    Name: 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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  • 8
    Mar

    Back 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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  • 5
    Mar

    Destinations 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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  • 5
    Mar

    In 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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  • 20
    Feb

    #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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  • 20
    Feb

    Meet Our Team: Alex Vincent

    Name: 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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  • Groceries at register

    13
    Feb

    Summer 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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  • 12
    Feb

    Wish 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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  • 18
    Jan

    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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  • 4
    Jan

    In 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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  • 24
    Dec

    #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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  • 23
    Dec

    Feeding 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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  • 23
    Dec

    Winter 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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  • 23
    Dec

    Turkey 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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  • 22
    Dec

    Meet 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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  • 21
    Dec

    Growing 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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  • 17
    Dec

    #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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  • 15
    Dec

    A 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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  • 13
    Dec

    Kindness in Queensland

    Jess 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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  • 13
    Dec

    Sharing 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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  • 7
    Dec

    River 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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  • 3
    Dec

    Giving 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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  • California Pizza Kitchen Logo

    2
    Dec

    Random 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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  • 1
    Dec

    Random 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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  • 29
    Nov

    Random 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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  • 28
    Nov

    Inspiring 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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  • 27
    Nov

    #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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  • 27
    Nov

    Random 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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  • 26
    Nov

    Random Acts Thanks: GISH

    Every 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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  • 25
    Nov

    Random 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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  • New Hampshire Food Bank staff with our donation

    23
    Nov

    Recipe 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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  • 23
    Nov

    Random Acts Thanks: UpWest

    In 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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  • 10
    Jan

    #GetKind Themes for 2021

    We are pleased to announce our new #GetKind themes for 2021. #GetKind is a program where we focus on particular themes to inspire people to be kind within…

    Continue Reading
    a photograph of a black iron fire bowl with a lit fire inside.

    1
    Jan

    Creating a Warm Circle of Trust for Bransgore School

    COVID-19 has raised the importance of outdoor spaces for children. Jade Wardle helped provide a fire circle for Bransgore students.

    Continue Reading

    14
    Dec

    Meet the Team: Dreana Ferguson

    Name: Dreana Ferguson Role: Senior Staff Writer Location: Upstate New York, USA As one of our staff writers, Dreana loves helping to share stories of kindness that Random…

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  • Celebrating 10 Years of Kindness

    14
    Dec

    Random Acts: A Decade in the Books

    Thank you to everyone who celebrated our 10th anniversary with us in November. We loved seeing everyone in their 10-year merchandise and sharing Random Acts with their friends…

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    25
    Nov

    COVID 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…

    Continue Reading
    People at sunset making hearts with their hands

    17
    Nov

    The Science Behind Kindness

    Random 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…

    Continue Reading
  • 14
    Nov

    Meet the Team: Rachel Miner

    Name: 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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    13
    Nov

    Celebrating 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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    Cartoon style gears, lightbulbs, graphs, and puzzle pieces

    10
    Nov

    Partners in Kindness

    We 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…

    Continue Reading

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation Launches Third Annual #BeKind21 Campaign

Originally posted by Broadway World on August 18, 2020. View original article.

Change a Life: Thank You GISH

Random 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...

COVID-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.

Random Acts spread kindness in schools with contest for $8,000

Originally posted by WTXL on October 22, 2020. View original article.

COVID-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.

COVID-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.

News Archive

In the Press

We’re occasionally mentioned in the media. Below you’ll find links to stories about us.

August 18, 2020
Broadway World

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December 11, 2019
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"‘Tis the Season of Giving: Allatoona High to Host Annual Shop with a Buc"

March 5, 2018
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February 15, 2018
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"Adult Institute Opens Modern Auditorium"

January 28, 2018
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"Donors and Stars Open the Free High School for Adults 2018"

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