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Helping 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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AprContinue ReadingNot-So-Impossible Mission: AMOK Training Mission at SPNCHI
It’s almost here – the 2019 Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK)! Your mission, should you choose to accept it: pick a random act of kindness and spread it…
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AprContinue ReadingBy now you should have a pretty good idea of what AMOK is — namely, our Annual Melee of Kindness — although you may still be asking yourself,…
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AprContinue ReadingMeet Our Team: Gerardo Sotelo-Espinoza
Name: Gerardo Sotelo-Espinoza Role: IT Officer Location: Aguascalientes, Mexico Meet Gerardo! As an IT Officer here at Random Acts, he is responsible for helping to keep the technological…
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AprContinue ReadingJason Manns to Perform for #RANoHungryChild Food Drive
Random Acts is committed to helping eradicate hunger around the globe, and we are doing so by effecting change, one community at a time. On May 4 from…
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AprContinue ReadingKindness Bloomed at Daffodil Festival
Two weeks ago (April 6 & 7) the citizens of Gloucester, Virginia came out to the Daffodil Festival to #getkind! South East Regional Representative April Vian was there…
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AprContinue ReadingWe celebrated, we partied, but mostly we #gotkind for youth experiencing homelessness in Nevada at the Supernatural convention in Vegas. With the recent announcement of the upcoming end…
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AprContinue ReadingAre you going to be in or near Atlanta, Georgia in May? We are, and we’d love to meet you! Writing Manager Becky Houseman will be at MomoCon May…
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AprContinue ReadingBy now, you probably have heard something about AMOK, and you might even know that it will be happening soon. But what the heck is it? How do…
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MarContinue ReadingFandom for Social Good: Getting Kind at Emerald City Comic Con
It may mostly be based in fiction, but the real life impact of fandom is anything but fantasy. That was the topic of Emerald City Comic Con’s panel…
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MarContinue ReadingMeet our Team: Laura Hewitt Hales
Name: Laura Hewitt Hales Role: Acts Manager Location: Somerset, United Kingdom We can’t very well call ourselves “Random Acts” without the “Acts” part of the whole message, so…
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MarContinue ReadingIn the News: Mosque Shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand
On March 15, the weekly Jumu’ah (Islamic midday prayers that occur on Fridays) were interrupted by mass shootings at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch,…
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MarContinue ReadingFighting Homelessness in Vegas
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas – unless it is #SPNLV! We are headed to the Entertainment Capital of the World March 28-31 for Creation’s Supernatural Convention…
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MarContinue ReadingRandom Acts is Heading to PAX East!
Here at Random Acts, we are not-so secretly huge gaming fans. That’s why we are excited to be attending PAX East March 28-31 at the Boston Convention and…
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MarContinue ReadingButton up your flannels and your trenchcoats, folks, because we are on our way to the Windy City! We will be at #SPNCHI – Creation Entertainment’s Salute to…
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MarContinue ReadingLend A Helping Hand in Nashville
We are putting on our cowboy boots and heading to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee for the Supernatural Convention this weekend, March 8-10. Regional Representative Alan…
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FebContinue ReadingMeet Our Team: Kristin Lindsay
Name: Kristin Lindsay Role: Outreach Manager Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Outreach is one of the newer departments here at Random Acts, and Kristin’s job as Outreach Manager involves…
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FebContinue ReadingJoin Us For Food and Fun in Seattle
We’re starting off 2019 with a trip to the frosty pacific northwest of the United States. Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural Convention happens this weekend (February 8-10, 2019) in Seattle,…
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JanContinue ReadingNo Quarter to Rock Out for Hurricane Relief on Feb 2
In October, we told you about the #CapeFearlessChallenge, a fundraising partnership between Random Acts and the ladies from One Tree Hill. With your help, we raised over $60,000…
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JanContinue ReadingSongs for Kindness:
A Change is Gonna ComeWe’re excited to announce the release of a very special musical offering from Justin Guarini and Jason Manns, to benefit the Jacmel Children’s Center in Haiti.
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DecContinue ReadingIn 1994, conflict between two warring parties escalated into the massacre of over 800,000 Rwandans, devastating thousands of families. During this crisis, Olive was in the hospital giving…
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DecContinue ReadingAssistance for Syrian Refugee Families
The impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria is felt in countries all across the world, and especially those that neighbor their border. In 2016, Giles Duley brought…
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DecContinue ReadingThe Road So Far: Highlights from the Giving Back Tour
Supernatural creator Eric Kripke recently tweeted about the show’s milestone of 300 episodes: “I’m proud of the kindness, generosity, charity, love & community that has come out of…
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DecContinue ReadingWe’re Heading to Jacksonville!
What better way to wrap up another fantastic year of conventions than by spending it in sunny Florida for #SPNJAX? It might not be “sand between our toes”…
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NovContinue Reading2018 Class Act Winner: CharacterStrong Program Creates a Culture of Kindness
Enterprise Middle School (EMS), located in Richland, Washington, has branded itself as “Wildcat Nation.” EMS won our 2017-2018 Class Act Award for their CharacterStrong Servant Leadership Program, which…
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NovContinue ReadingIn the News: Camp Fire in California
The state of California is currently experiencing the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. The massive Camp Fire began on Thursday evening near Camp Creek Road near…
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NovContinue ReadingIn the News: Shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA
During the night of November 7, there was a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. At the time, the bar was open…
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OctContinue ReadingCalling all Supernatural Family! We are hitching a ride in the Impala and headed to Minneapolis for the Official Supernatural Convention. On November 2-4, you can find our…
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OctContinue ReadingIn the News: Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue Attacked
On October 27th, there was a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This shooting was a hate-based…
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OctContinue ReadingWe are on our way to Vancouver!
Calling all fans of Sam, Dean, and that quirky trenchcoated angel! Random Acts is hitting the road and heading to Vancouver, BC. Random Acts Regional Representatives Jean and Rowan are…
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OctContinue ReadingIn the News: Hurricane Michael
As you may have seen in the news, Hurricane Michael has roared into Florida and is making its way steadily north. It first made landfall on Wednesday afternoon…
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OctContinue ReadingWe are Rolling into Cleveland!
Random Acts will be rolling into town this weekend for Creation Entertainment’s “Giving Back Tour”! We’re amped up to announce that we’re partnering with Family Promise of Greater…
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OctContinue Reading#CapeFearlessChallenge to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Florence continues to wreak havoc across the eastern coast of the United States. We first reported that the Category 1 storm hit North Carolina the hardest last…
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SepContinue ReadingIn the News: Earthquake in Indonesia
On Friday, September 28, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This earthquake triggered a tsunami, with waves as high as 6 meters (20 feet),…
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SepContinue ReadingHeading to the Supernatural convention in Secaucus? Random Acts is too! Our staff will be at the convention all weekend long, and we can not wait to meet…
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SepContinue ReadingWe’re Heading to Indianapolis!
In just a few days’ time, Random Acts will be in Indianapolis! From September 21-23, we will be taking part in the first-ever Supernatural “The Giving Back Tour”…
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SepContinue ReadingIn the News: Hurricane Florence
As you may have seen in the news, Hurricane Florence has made it to the United States. It made landfall on Friday near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina–a Category…
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AugContinue ReadingWe’re Celebrating Fandom Giving at PAX West!
Are you going to PAX West? So are some of our staff members! Random Acts Executive Director Rachel Miner and Outreach Manager Kristin Lindsay will be chatting with…
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AugContinue ReadingWe’re packing our flannel and headed to Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural Convention in Charlotte, NC! Random Acts will be in attendance at the Embassy Suites Charlotte August 24-26. You…
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JulContinue ReadingA little over a month ago, we kicked off one of our favorite events: the Annual Melee of Kindness (AMOK). While in past years, AMOK was a special…
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JunContinue ReadingCalling all “Supernatural” fans! Random Acts is headed to Chicago, IL for Creation Entertainment’s latest Supernatural Official Convention. From Friday July 12th through Sunday July 15th, you’ll find our…
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JunContinue ReadingCome Meet Random Acts In Australia!
G’day, “Supernatural” fans! Exciting news: we’re headed to the ninth edition of the All Hell Breaks Loose convention in Australia. Hosted by The Hub Productions, #AHBL9 will take place in…
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JunContinue Reading#GetKind With Us At Sci-Fi Valley Con!
What’s better than going to a convention? Going to two conventions, of course! The upcoming weekend of Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 is a busy one…
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JunContinue ReadingGreetings, Supernatural fans! Random Acts is headed to Pittsburgh, PA for the upcoming Official Supernatural Convention and we can’t wait to see all of you there. According to Creation Entertainment,…
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AprContinue ReadingRandom Acts Is Headed To Birmingham!
Calling all Supernatural fans! For the first time ever, Creation Entertainment is bringing its Supernatural Official Convention to Birmingham, United Kingdom — and Random Acts is coming too! From May 4th-6th, Random…
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AprContinue ReadingHelp Us #GetKind For Furry Friends In Nashville!
Already excited for Creation Entertainment’s latest Supernatural Official Convention in Nashville, TN? We definitely are — Random Acts will be at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel for the whole…
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MarContinue ReadingGaming For Kindness with Penny Arcade
Written by Paulina Abaunza of Nerds And Beyond: Have you ever wanted to watch your faves battle it out on Mario Kart or enter a far-out galaxy and…
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MarContinue ReadingRandom Acts is headed to Seattle, Washington for Creation Entertainment’s latest Supernatural Official Convention and we can’t wait to see you there! Regional Representative Jessica Parker and Development Assistant Hope…
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MarContinue ReadingDreams to Acts: Nicaragua — How Far We’ve Come
Last month, a group of Dreams to Acts fundraisers, celebrity supporters, Random Acts staffers, and Child’s Play representatives traveled to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua to celebrate a…
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JanContinue ReadingThe new year is now well underway, and here at Random Acts we’re looking forward to filling 2018 with amazing acts of kindness. But before we plunge into this…
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DecContinue ReadingThe Holidays Are Here — And So Is #HolidayKindness
The holidays are well and truly here, and what better way to celebrate than with an extra dose of kindness? This December, Random Acts tasked its staff with one…
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NovContinue ReadingFree High School Update: Child’s Play Grant
At Random Acts, we’re privileged to partner with some amazing organizations — and now it’s our turn to celebrate one of them. Please join us in saying a huge…
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NovContinue ReadingCome Meet Random Acts In San Francisco!
Greetings, dear Supernatural fans! Random Acts is headed to the Bay Area for Creation Entertainment’s Official Supernatural Convention and we can’t wait to see you there. From December 1st through 3rd,…
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OctContinue ReadingRandom Acts Is Headed To #SPNDC
Great news, Supernatural lovers! The next big convention is right around the corner, and Random Acts will be there too. We’re packing our bags and heading to Creation…
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OctContinue ReadingHere at Random Acts we’re fortunate to have the support of some amazing sponsors, and today we’d like to say a huge thanks to the lovely folks over…
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OctContinue ReadingCalling all Supernatural fans: Creation Entertainment’s Official Supernatural Convention is coming to Canada—and Random Acts will be there too! Staffers Natalie and Jessica are packing their bags and…
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OctContinue ReadingBy now many of you will have heard about the horrific shooting in Las Vegas. At times like these, our natural instinct is to jump in and help,…
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SepContinue ReadingWe’re on our way to #SPNNJ… are you?
The next big Supernatural convention is right around the corner… and we can’t wait to meet you there! From Sept. 22-24, Creation Entertainment’s Official Supernatural Convention will be…
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SepContinue ReadingCome Meet Random Acts in Pittsburgh!
Dearest Supernatural fans: the Random Acts team is headed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for Creation Entertainment’s Official Supernatural Convention (#SPNPitt) from Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10, and we’re…
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AugContinue ReadingMeet Our 2016-2017 Class Act Winners!
This year Random Acts received a huge number of submissions to its annual Class Act award program. The program inspires schools around the world to carry out acts…
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AugContinue ReadingRandom Acts Responds To The Charlottesville Protests
On Friday Aug. 11, 2017, a group of white supremacists, KKK members, and Nazi-sympathizers descended on Charlottesville, Virginia, torches in hand, to protest the removal of a Confederate…
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AugContinue ReadingAttention ‘Supernatural’ Fans: Come Meet Us In Minneapolis!
We’re back! Headed to Creation Entertainment’s Official Supernatural Convention in Minneapolis this month? So are we, and we can’t wait to see you! As usual, we’re partnering with…
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JunContinue ReadingRandom Acts Is Headed To Chicago!
We’re headed to the Windy City for this year’s Official Supernatural Convention. Come help us #GetKind! Start packing those angel blades and plaid shirts now, because Random Acts is…
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AprContinue ReadingCome Say Hello at All Hell Breaks Loose!
Attention Australian “Supernatural” fans! We’re packing up our suitcases and travel pillows and will be at attendance at the upcoming Hub Productions All Hell Breaks Loose “Supernatural” convention in Melbourne…
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AprContinue ReadingOur CITA 2016 Public Vote Winner Is…
We know, we know. You’re all still fresh off a weekend of rambunctious kindness revelry and exhausting efforke-ing, (or “E4K-ing”, if you don’t speak Sergei), but we have another…
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MarContinue ReadingAbout Our CITA Public Vote Nominees
Looking to read up on all our 2016 Caught in the Act (CITA) public vote nominees before you cast your ballot? We’ve got your back! Below, you’ll find…
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MarContinue ReadingRandom Acts’ 2016 CITA Staff Vote Winner Is…
For the past few years, Random Acts has made it an annual tradition to highlight the efforts of a few inspiring individuals changing the world for the better…
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FebContinue ReadingYes, you read that correctly — Endure4Kindness 2017 (or E4K, as we’ve lovingly hashtagged it) is nearly upon us, and we’re hoping you’ll join in on all the…
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JanContinue ReadingAct Global: Wish of a Lifetime
Random Acts is shaking things up in a big way in 2017! Starting next month, as the kickoff event for our new Act Global campaign, we’ll be joining…
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JanContinue Reading2016 was a big year for the Random Acts family. From providing funds for a number of incredible supporter acts to working with our cousins at GISHWHES to…
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JanContinue ReadingIt’s a new year and we’re ready to kick things off in a big way! Random Acts is pleased to announce a partnership with the city of Juneau, Alaska for…
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DecContinue ReadingSaturday Night Special & Nicaragua Fundraiser Concert
Love listening to live music? Attending Supernatural conventions with your friends and staying up too late, singing along with your favorite classics? Mark your calendars — come January, you’ll be…
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DecContinue ReadingDecember #GetKind: Hospitality, Retail & Service Industry Workers
With the holiday season well underway, Random Acts is taking the time this month to focus its efforts on those who often spend the busy season doing more…
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NovContinue ReadingRandom Acts Is Headed To San Francisco!
Attention all Supernatural fans! Are you obsessed with all things Sam, Dean, Castiel, and Crowley? Want to spend a weekend with your favorite show and help us #GetKind at the same…
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NovContinue ReadingNovember #GetKind: Celebrating Diversity Around The Globe
This month, we’re stepping away from the usual #GetKind festivities in order to celebrate a theme that we think is becoming more crucial to today’s dialogue than ever:…
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OctContinue ReadingOctober #GetKind: Helping the Homeless
Forget spiced lattes and the mountains of candy corn guaranteed to pile up in your cupboard this month — October is the perfect time to pop on a…
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SepContinue ReadingSeptember #GetKind: Teaching Kindness With Words
The leaves are changing and the seasons are shifting — which means one thing for students everywhere: It’s time to head back to school! While the homework and…
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AugContinue ReadingDreams to Acts: Nicaragua 2016 – A Look Back
It’s hard to believe that just eight weeks ago we were in San Juan del Sur with our dedicated volunteer fundraisers. We witnessed the stunning progress made on…
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AugContinue ReadingCalling all runners, aspiring athletes, and kindness heroes! Are you ready to #GetKind and pass some mile-markers of your own? We are too! This October, we’ll be launching our…
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AugContinue ReadingLet’s Boldly Go… To #KindnessTrek!
Kindness: the final frontier. These are the voyages of Random Acts and our supporters. Our timeless mission: to seek out new opportunities to conquer the world with kindness,…
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AugContinue ReadingCome Help Our Furry Friends At #SPNCHI!
Pack those suitcases and make a little room for some donations… Random Acts is headed back to the Windy City! From September 9-11, staffers Jennifer, Julie, and Melanie will be…
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AugContinue ReadingAn Update & Message From IMAlive
We’re happy to bring you this special guest message from our partners at the online crisis support network, IMAlive, regarding donations and funding to its volunteer counselor program:…
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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…