Part Two: Random Acts of Kindness Ideas

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By kims3003

* Make care packages containing items such as a toothbrush, tooth paste, soap, calling card, some quarters, and things like this to hand out to homeless people. 

Gather friends or co-workers to help out. Place all of the items in a small back pack for easy carrying and storing.

* Return a shopping cart the next time you see one that's wandered away from where it belongs.

* Write a thoughtful letter to someone who has made a difference in your life or who had a profound impact on you.

* Send a friend or a loved one an E-card.

* Offer someone who can't or doesn't drive a ride to where they need to go.

* Next time someone moves into your neighborhood be sure to introduce yourself and welcome them to the community.

* Bring a treat to work to share with co-workers.

* Why not adopt a soldier for a pen-pal?

* Consider becoming an organ donor.

* Send flowers to someone.

* Hand out Popsicles on a hot summer day to children on your block.

* Share produce from your home garden.

* Volunteer with "Habitat for Humanity" and be a part in building a home for someone who really needs one.

* Offer your seat to someone on the bus or other public place.

* Help make someones wish come true.

* Find a family or someone in need. Then get to know them and find out how you can help.

* Try to make it a point to complain less.

* Help a co-worker meet a deadline.

* Thank your boss.

* Next time you have to borrow someones car, bring it back with a full tank of gas and/or washed.

* Ride your bike to work and leave the car at home.

* Pay someone a compliment. Give everyone a compliment for one full day.

* Praise a parent for how well they raised their child. This could be a child who is well-mannered or behaves nicely out in a public place

* Make and give homemade coupons to family and friends to redeem for things such as childcare, pet-sitting, etc.

* Make a list of all the positive things about a person and give it to them.

* Volunteer with the "Special Olympics."

* Next time you have a vehicle to sell, consider donating it to a charity of your choice. Better yet, give the vehicle to someone you know could use it.

* Help a pregnant teenage mother or a single parent.

* Volunteer to coach a kids sports team.

* Try just "listening" to someone more.

* Inquire about someone's situation and ask how you can make it better.



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freecampingaussie Level 5 Commenter 7 months ago

I enjoyed your hub !Some good ideas .There are so many ways of helping without giving money ,voting you up .

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Justsilvie Level 4 Commenter 8 months ago

This is a great Hub! Have shared it on Facebook!

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