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A Mid-February Reminder that Simple Acts Still Matter
Random Acts of Kindness Day encourages small, low-cost gestures that build empathy and strengthen community ties, with many acts costing less than a cup of coffee.
- Publishing a mid‑February reminder, Food Drink Life encouraged simple acts tied to Random Acts of Kindness Day, noting many cost little or nothing and take minutes.
- By the early 2000s, communities outside the United States had adopted the observance launched in 1995 by a nonprofit group in Denver.
- Everyday people across homes, classrooms and workplaces can perform small acts like holding doors, covering drive-thru orders, bringing coffee, sending dollars to creators or sharing job leads.
- Recipients and givers often see improved mood and confidence as kind gestures build empathy, while volunteers and community organizations experience ripple effects and deeper commitment to support others.
- Beyond the holiday, repeated acts may become habit as simple, low‑cost choices brighten days and encourage patience in families, workplaces and neighborhoods.
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A mid-February reminder that simple acts still matter
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