Kindness News & Articles
It's always fun to read about kindness on campuses, in schools, in business and in communities across the country. We consolidate the kindness news for you to peruse every day-read the latest here.
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Judyth Piazza interviews Mythica von Griffyn, Poet, Chalk Artist, Body PainterSource: The Student Operated Press
...the arms and legs of the divine, speaking with love, on worthiness, beauty, hope, & forgiveness. But most of all, unconditional love in daily action. I am who I am. Poet, Chalk Artist, Body Painter, Event Guru, Reiki Master, Spiritual Mistress, Certified Hypnotherapist,...
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SunPass giveaway at Dolphin toll plaza on FridaySource: Miami Herald
...passing through a Dolphin Expressway toll plaza. The first 1,000 motorists passing the 97th Avenue toll plaza on SR 836/Dolphin Expressway will receive a free SunPass Mini and voucher to activate a new account with $15 worth of credits, courtesy of the Miami-Dade...
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ROMULUS: Drivers, pedestrians get gift cards for being safeSource: The News Herald
...Zalewski with a $10 Subway gift card. “I knew I was doing the speed limit,” Zalewski said. “It was a pleasant surprise. It’s pretty nice of the police officers of Romulus to do that.” Capt. John Leacher said: “People don’t usually leave a contact with a police...
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Essay: Spare change, spare kindnessSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
...with HIV/AIDS, chronic substance abusers, severely mentally ill people and veterans. According to a recent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report, the number of homeless in Allegheny County has declined by 8.3 percent from 2007 to 2010. This...
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Essay: Spare change, spare kindness
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
...with HIV/AIDS, chronic substance abusers, severely mentally ill people and veterans. According to a recent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report, the number of homeless in Allegheny County has declined by 8.3 percent from 2007 to 2010. This...
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Essay: Spare change, spare kindness
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
...with HIV/AIDS, chronic substance abusers, severely mentally ill people and veterans. According to a recent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report, the number of homeless in Allegheny County has declined by 8.3 percent from 2007 to 2010. This...
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Kindness and care for old folkSource: The Star Malaysia
...happy to be helping the residents. We brought along two hairdressers to give the residents a haircut, she said. The Mercy group is made up of residents from Bayan Lepas, Jalan Mesjid Negri, Batu Maung and Taman Tun Sardon in Penang. The oldest member of the...
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Some do-gooders get kudos from a national campaignSource: Louisville Courier-Journal
...winners will be showcased in videos, produced by a group of journalists called Storytellers for Good, posted on the foundations website. Steiner, whose video debuted first on Feb. 13, has donated more than 150 pairs of shoes to kids in 30 states since launching...
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Jill Wyatt: Spilled milk prompts kindnessSource: Redding.com
...She recalled the days of juggling kids, groceries, etc., and so she turned around, went to the store and here she was. Thank you, Linda Fitzgerald, for your kindness and reminding us how heartwarming and wonderfully refreshing it is when someone is kind....
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amy emerson joined Laurie B's group
Source: Her Future
...are in the Washington, DC area. Adams Morgan is hosting this awesome event where people will be doing random acts of kindness all over the neighborhood on February 15th, there will also be plenty of entertainment and even raffle giveaways! Next week (2/13...
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Elementary school group spreading message of kindnessSource: NCB-WCNC Charlotte
...feel happy,” said Connor-Barringer. © 2009-2012 WCNC-TV, Inc., a subsidiary of Belo Corp. All Rights Reserved. You may need to allow pop up window for this step of registration Please take a moment to review the available e-mail newsletters has to offer. Place...
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Thankful to all for kindness and generositySource: NJ.com
...husband ran into her room and was able to remove her from her bed which was beginning to smolder and carry her out of the house as I, and my 11-year-old son, Colin exited the front door. Fortunately my husband was able to return inside and bring out our 1-year-old...
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Elementary school group spreading message of kindness
Source: NCB-WCNC Charlotte
...feel happy,” said Connor-Barringer. © 2009-2012 WCNC-TV, Inc., a subsidiary of Belo Corp. All Rights Reserved. You may need to allow pop up window for this step of registration Please take a moment to review the available e-mail newsletters has to offer. Place...
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'Brother' showed kindness during Elsinore show
Source: Salem Statesman-Journal
...legal battle, a dispute about a failed attempt to launch a franchising business...- 9:00 pm Salem Area Young Professionals is focused on showcasing Salem as a choice destination for young...- 9:00 pm "The pace of job creation remains glacial."- 9:00 pm Known...
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Video: A farewell to Whitney HoustonSource: CBS News
The U.S. teams for this summer's London Olympics are taking shape. Michelle Miller reports on a young fencer who might make history as the first American athlete to compete wearing her hijab -- the traditional Muslim head covering. The need for more prim
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Valley woman 'pays it forward' for her 30th birthdaySource: WAFF
...30th birthday. The group dropped off items at the downtown rescue mission, paid for strangers' car washes and fast food meals, and even brought breakfast to a fire station. "I didn't want it to be a sad day because so many people act like 30 is a huge deal...
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Check out the books at library book saleSource: Belleville News-Democrat
...through Sunday, by handing out free gifts. Retailers that might bring a smile to your face include, Bare Escentuals at Macy's, Casa Gallardo, Charley's Grilled Subs, Chick-fil-A, Crocs, Francesca's Collections, Gymboree, Mastercuts, maurices, Max & Erma's,...
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On the Road: Kindness - "Pass it Forward"Source: Albequerque Express
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman tells the story of Bob Hoffman and his "Pass it Forward" mission to inspire Americans to perform random acts of kindness. ... Read the full story at CBS News
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Mich. man encourages others to "Pass it Forward"
Source: Albequerque Express
...to pass on that good deed to others. "So here's what you do: You go out in the community, you do random acts of kindness and ask them to pass it forward," Hoffman instructed people at one of his bi-annual eve... ... Read the full story at CBS News...
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Random Acts of Kindness WeekSource: Dr Deborah Serani Blog
...of Kindness™ Foundation is international, with kindness days and weeks sponsored around the globe. They provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to promote kindness. Research shows that tiny acts of kindness ripple exponentially...
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Stores, Shoppers Take Part In Random Acts of Kindness Day
Source: WTAE Pittsburgh
Friday marks Random Acts of Kindness Day, and people across the Pittsburgh region are taking part. The views expressed are not those of WTAE.com, WTAE or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our Terms of Use.
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Mich. man encourages others to "Pass it Forward"
Source: CBS News
...that one day "Pass it Forward" could become a national, or even world, holiday. "Wouldn't it be awesome if we had a day, all across America or the world (to) do random acts of kindness or just be kind for somebody else and say spread it on?" he asked....
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Kindness contagious during Kindness WeekSource: Ottawa Sun
...people to make generous efforts in their own lives to better someone else’s. One person who is repeating her effort from last year is interior designer Sonya Kinkade. Along with countless other services and vendors who also donated their time in the Extreme...
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Hooray For KindnessSource: The Wedding Chicks
...I wish you all the best in raising money for this great cause x Please be kind and courteous in your comments! We reserve the right to delete comments that we deem inappropriate, negative, distracting, or rude. If you have a problem with the content of the...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day is Today - PostChronicle.comSource: The Post Chronicle
...local organizations, events and efforts. It is really common in schools. So, you know what to do today...perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any kind deed will do. And, we highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many folks as you can....
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ROMULUS: Police to hand out Subway gift cards for drivers obeying traffic laws today
Source: The News Herald
...is today, and Random Acts of Kindness Week, which runs through Sunday. “Unfortunately, many times citizen interactions with police officers are a result of a traffic violation, so on Random Acts of Kindness Day, we want our interactions to be positive and...
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It's Frosty Fest -- let's celebrate!
Source: Brantford Expositor
...the downtown on Random Acts of Kindness blitzes as part of Freedom House's Kindness Project. Monday's pancake breakfast is available for a toonie. Freedom House has distributed 20,000 free midway ride coupons and 40,000 free pancake coupons to local elementary...
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#502: How Can You Pay It Forward?
Source: Wonderopolis
...of Kindness Day? There’s no better way to get the ball rolling than to pay it forward. Grab a friend or family member and brainstorm some ways you could pay it forward. If you’re having trouble thinking of ideas, here are a few ideas of simple things you can...
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Retail: Brides' changing tastes prompt shop's moveSource: Omaha.com
...From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., employees will randomly hand out thousands of gift cards to inspire people to do something kind for others. Burlington Coat Factory, 12303 West Center Road, will continue to collect gently used coats for those in need through Monday....
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"14 Days of Neighborly Love" Spreads KindnessSource: NBC Miami
...state of the economy, people are finding less to smile about. "They're mad. They have issues, very serious issues [like] losing their homes. They don’t have a job or lost a job," said the District 12 commissioner. He wanted to change that. On V-day, it wasn’t...
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Retailers buying into Gamecock baseball maniaSource: The State
...the day in an effort to encourage others to do something kind in turn. We encourage an open and civil exchange of affirming and dissenting opinions on our stories. We invite you to respectfully comment on our content as part of our interactive community....
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Kindness Campaign Days - Take Action Day Aims to Pay it Forward (TrendHunter.com)Source: Trend Hunter
Not many people really go around telling each other about how much they appreciate a stranger’s helping hand, or how great it feels to just do something nice for someone else without expecting anything in return. Take Action Day captures these stories th
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Random Acts of Kindness DaySource: FOX Sports
...17th is actually and I thought I would … Feb 13, 2012 · “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of ... While yesterday was Do a Grouch a Favor Day, today...
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Stars Laud Michael Kors’s Fall Collection … and KindnessSource: People
...“I love his clothing, but what I really love is his heart,” Patton shared. “He’s one of the kindest men, so humble, and has treated me so well from the beginning of my career.” –With reporting by Jeffrey Slonim GET THE FINAL WRAP-UP FROM FASHION WEEK HERE...
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Dion's Daily Deals | Free pizza, chips and queso
Source: NCB-WCNC Charlotte
...Friday, Feb. 17, and to celebrate Michaels will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards at its 1,060+ stores and on its Facebook page. Call your local store ahead of time to get all the details.” Expectant mothers can get their free subscription of Baby...
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Dion's Daily Deals | Free pizza, chips and queso
Source: NCB-WCNC Charlotte
...Friday, Feb. 17, and to celebrate Michaels will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards at its 1,060+ stores and on its Facebook page. Call your local store ahead of time to get all the details.” Expectant mothers can get their free subscription of Baby...
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17
Source: Ottawa Sun
...of the world, I hope this strikes a chord with my fellow readers because we’re all role models and everything we do has a cause and effect, giving us the power to change ourselves and our surroundings. For although we be but grains of sand in this sandbox...
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OTTAWA CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF KINDNESS WEEKSource: Ottawa Start News
...on the Kind Ottawa Facebook page. WHAT: 2012 Kindness Week Launch WHEN: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Program Highlights: 11:00 a.m. Peter Joynt kicks of Kindness Week with his song "Capcity" 11:15 a.m. Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches presents...
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Michaels to give away more than $100,000 in gift cards on FridaySource: KHOU.com
...inspire our customers throughout the year.” The unofficial holiday falls during Random Acts of Kindness Week, founded by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a nonprofit organization based upon the belief in kindness, and dedicated to providing resources...
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Random Gift Card Giveaway Planned At Major Retailer
Source: CBS-WSPA News Channel 7
...an arts and crafts chain, will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards at more than 1000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. A release from the company says, the store will randomly hand out the gift cards to customers at it stores and through its Facebook page....
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