I know it’s been awhile since I have shared a Random Act of Kindness but International Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 9-15, 2015. While I haven’t stopped doing Random Acts of Kindness, I just haven’t shared them since they didn’t seem extraordinary enough to share. However this past week I came across a post while experiencing the rabbit hole that is Facebook last Saturday.
It lead me to the website Donors Choose where teachers can ask for certain supplies like books, technology or for field trips. You can also choose to find a class near you to help which was what I did.
As a very avid reader I couldn’t imagine my life without reading everyday. For kids it can open up their imagination, offer them an escape, or just show them different ways life could be. For kids in a high poverty area that could possibly be overlooked, one teacher decided to find them books that are easier to read for their reading level but wasn’t childish. What a gift for those kids.
Thanks to the Kernels of Kindness grant I received I was able to make a decent sized donation to the cause. A few hours later they reached their goal. What an amazing feeling to be able to help those kids find the joy in reading.
It is so evident how much this teacher cares from the comments and posts she provided to each donor. Such a great cause.
Do you plan on doing a Random Act of Kindness this week?
Are you considering doing your own Act of Kindness? If not, what is stopping you? Grab a button if you would like to spread the word. The change that we seek in others has to first come from within. This year I hope you decide to Be the Change You Seek.
That’s awesome Kerry! Way to go!!!
Thanks! She seems like an awesome teacher so was glad to help.
Great ideas. Keep sending out the love and light and positive energy. I like to randomly give people a $20. Like a good server in addition to their tip. A girl I know at a deli who works hard and has done so for years. It’s not a lot but it is always welcome.
Happy Friday Eve!
Love, SMD’s Monma
Thank you. That is so nice of you, I am sure they really appreciate it. Every bit counts! Happy Friday Eve!
you are just precious! and such a delight. the world is better with you in it!
Thank you so, so much. You are too kind!
oh, i did my random act of kindness on my last day of work. i legit skipped into my regular tim hortons to order my coffee and bought breakfast for the customer behind me. i actually shouted: it’s my last day! breakfast for him!! and everyone laughed LOL
Haha!! Sounds like an awesome way to celebrate. He must have been shocked but thrilled for a free breakfast!
I second exactly what Elle said!! You are such an amazing human being – the world really is a better place because you’re in it! xo, Biana
You guys are going to make me cry. Thank you so much. I hope so. 🙂
I totally support this cause. That’s awesome. I’m glad you found it! It’s nice to connect with things that have meaning to you and be able to help someone else enjoy something you enjoy.
Thanks! It was such luck. I like that I can support a local school that really needs the help and when it involves books, it’s a bonus.
I feel like crying, this is so awesome. You’re right, I would have been lost as a kid without books…I love that you donated!!
Thank you. Books really can change your world, i am glad they are getting a chance to experience what we did as kids.
What a great idea and a new way to help your community! That teacher sounds like a great one, too, so wins all around!
Since I don’t have kids in the school it’s my way of still helping. She is so enthusiastic and clearly loves teaching so I was glad to help.
I went to leave a $ in my library book when I returned it Monday but I felt like you could tell something was in there and the librarians would be the ones to find it so I didn’t. I’ll have to see what else I can do this week.
I think that is a great idea, I would put it in a book on the shelves though.
I really love this! Paying it forward!
It’s always good to give back! 🙂
You are amazing! I don’t know what else to say =) What a great act of kindness!
Thank you. You had a huge part in it, thanks again for nominating me, it’s helping spread more love! 🙂
That is so sweet and thoughtful of you!! You can truly hear the excitement in the teacher’s comments and how much she cares about her students!
Thanks! She was just so kind to everyone who donated. So great they have a teacher who cares so much!
Such a great way to help the community! I love your big caring heart!
Thank you! I love that you can search locally and help a school in your area. Thank you so much, I just try and do what I can.
This is really lovely.
Thank you. I think it’s so important to support our teachers.
oh kerry, this is SO lovely. seriously. I couldn’t imagine my childhood without reading, and my husband is a teacher for special ed and some of the children are at very low reading levels, so this is just simply amazing. you are so wonderful! and yes, i’m crying.
I didn’t mean to make you cry! 🙁 It is so important to get kids excited about reading, it trickles into so many aspects of their lives.
I love this, reading is so important and this is such a great way to make a difference!
I took a ladies shopping cart back for her at lunch the other day even though I had told her I didn’t need to use it myself, I will call that my RAC for the week! 🙂
Reading really can change a person’s life. That is really kind of you, and I am sure she appreciated it!
This is so wonderful! I love that you did this. I have been thinking that what I should be doing right now instead of wallowing in my own self pity is finding a place to volunteer some time. That much I can give! You are awesome!
Thank you. Giving of your time and yourself is always a good thing. It doesn’t hurt to put good juju into the world. Everything comes full circle.
This is amazing. I love that you chose to give books. They literally can change and/or save a life.
I need to start doing some of these. I’m terrible at remembering, even when I remind myself.
They really can, and shaped my life. I think just being aware is good, and if you see anything then just do it. Help carry someone’s bags, return carriages in the parking lot, give food cans to the local food pantry, see a college kid at the coffee shop and give them a giftcard. Every little bit helps.
I mean, this is amazing!!! So cool that you did this. I always say I am going to get more active and then I never do. I need to change that immediately!
Thank you. There are always ways to help, just open your heart to finding them, and most will find you.
This is so wonderful, Kerry! I’ve missed seeing these on here. Causes like this are definitely something I can jump behind!
Thank you. I’ve missed posting them, though I never stopped they tend to be spontaneous and for some of the same causes.
Random Act of Kindness Week… how perfect for you! I love that you donated to this… I agree with you – reading is important and I can’t imagine having been a child without the option of discovering how much I actually LOVE it.
I know a whole week, so perfect! I can’t imagine not having access to books, or not knowing how to read. It is such a big part of my everyday life.