September 6, 2010
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Nice Move!
Did you do a nice thing, or do you know someone who did?
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Girl Scouts Making Flags - Posted by: Lynn on August 3, 2010
Girl Scout Troop 1031 in Longwood, Florida made 298 pocket flags. That's a LOT of flags, a real labor of love. The Scouts mailed them to U.S. soldiers deployed to Qatar.
Buy 1, Get 1 Free for Someone Hungry - Posted by: Sheri on May 3, 2010
I saw a homeless person on the corner with a sign as I was entering Hardee's for my breakfast. Ordered what I needed and got a second order of the "buy one, get one free" Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit in its own bag. Walked out to the person on the corner, handed them the bag of food. Both of us were blessed! AMEN!
Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $ for Haiti - Posted by: Gail on March 2, 2010
In an immediate response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, Paul Mitchell (Cosmetology) Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh called on every school in the network to unite in a nationwide fundraising day. “Our goal is $1,000 per school, times 100 schools, for a total of $100,000,” Winn said.
The schools rose to the challenge and raised over $83,500 within two weeks. A personal donation from John Paul DeJoria, chairman and cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, brought the grand total to $100,000.
Paul Mitchell Schools across America broke away from their signature black outfits to hold weekly “Casual for a Cause” days, with staff members and Future Professionals donating money to Haiti relief in order to dress casually for the day.
Schools also invited family, friends, and guests to “buy” paper bottles for Haiti relief, then prominently displayed the bottles throughout the schools to raise interest and awareness. Many schools also devised their own creative fundraisers, from bake sales and benefit concerts to individuals donating their tips for the day.
Beauty is as beauty does!
Sharing Our Soles With Haiti - Posted by: Barbara on March 2, 2010
In collaboration with the Flip Flop Shop at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, Texas, the Westwood Elementary School family is shipping just over 600 pairs of our gently-used and new sandals and shoes in all styles and sizes to help our friends in Haiti.
Just after the earthquake, students at Westwood began asking not if we were going to help, but "What are we going to do to help?" Our search for ways to join the relief efforts stopped when we learned about Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization whose mission is Changing The World, One Pair at a Time. The win-win partnership between the school sector and the business world worked out beautifully, one step at a time.
Westwood would advertise for surplus footwear, put out collection boxes, then sort and box the donations by size; the Flip Flop Shop would take care of the picking them up and shipping them off. The real winners will be the 600-plus Haitians whose hearts might start to heal a bit when they slip on a pair of our soles.
Valentines for Haiti from Kansas - Posted by: Carla Fessler on February 11, 2010
Our Logan Avenue Leaders Club and Logan Avenue Kids Care Club made Valentine cards to send to the children in Haiti. It was very important to us that they know that we are thinking about them! - Carla J. Fessler, School Counselor, Logan Avenue Elementary School, Emporia, KS
Valentines for Haiti - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
Take a look at some of the beautiful valentines made by Karen Ehling's first graders at Simmons Elementary School in Horsham, PA. The students made a contribution to UNICEF, too. Bravo!
From Pennsylvania to Haiti, with Love - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
"Sending lots of LOVE"
Sending Love to Haiti - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
"Thinking of you. Have a good day. Not a bad day."
Tweet Your Prayers - Posted by: D1NT on January 19, 2010
Alon Nir (pictured) is a Tel Aviv University student with a big heart. He runs a unique service called Tweet Your Prayers. Using Twitter, people of all faiths send their prayers to him.
Alon prints out the prayers, rolls them up, and takes them to Jerusalem. Then he gently places them in the crevices of the ancient Western Wall. For centuries, countless people (including popes and presidents) have put their most fervent prayers in the Wall, believing that it gives them a "direct line" to the Almighty.
Alon has placed thousands of prayers in the Wall from all over the world, free of charge, and it takes a lot of time. Why does he do it? It makes him feel good to help strengthen people's faith - whatever their faith is.
At this time, Alon can only receive prayers via Twitter, but check with him for more options in the future.
To reach Alon - on Twitter: @TheKotel or at Tweet Your Prayers
(Note: "The Kotel" is the Hebrew name for the Western Wall.)
A Shockingly Nice Thing - Posted by: Anonymous on December 16, 2009
This week I went out to eat with a friend - I over heard my waitress talking to another waitress. My waitress had been let go from another part time job and wasn't sure how she was going to make it through the holidays with her kids.
While the bill was only $36.00, I left $100. I wish I could have left more - as a single working mom, I am certainly aware of how hard it can be some times - I left but looked back just as she was picking up the check - She was shocked!
Holiday Idea - Posted by: Jackie on December 4, 2009
Many of my friends and family have too much stuff (and are difficult to shop for), so I decided that this year I am going to give them the gift of giving: an empty box addressed to the S.A.Y. Family Clinic, with the postage paid. Happy Holidays!
Note: The S.A.Y. Family Clinic in Detroit cares for underinsured children and their mothers. Many are newly homeless – living in shelters, cars and abandoned buildings.
A few months ago we sent toys to the clinic, and those are still welcome. But the weather is turning cold, and a sweater or jacket would really feel good.
Address: S.A.Y. Family Clinic, 211 Glendale, Highland Park, Michigan 48203, attn: Ms. Yvonne Harper
Thank You for the Halloween Cards - Posted by: Donna Mora on November 17, 2009
I received the Halloween cards from the members of Do One Nice Thing. They were wonderful. We will make sure they get distributed at Children's Hospital of Oakland. I know that the kids there will enjoy them even though Halloween has passed.
The babies, Kali and Maya, are doing well. They are tolerating the treatment well, and we are hopeful that they will not require any more treatment when the 4-cycle treatment is completed.
We are so thankful for all the prayers and well wishes from your members. Your website is doing such an important ministry for families facing life's challenges. It really helps to know there are strangers who care and take time from their busy lives to pray for babies they don't even know.
Thank you again for what you are doing. God Bless you, Donna Mora (the babies’ grandmother)
contemp issues - Posted by: Stephanie Dorsey on November 23, 2009
I volunteered to stay later at work so another girl could go home and spend time with her husband and daughter who she doesn\\\'t see very often together even though i was there very late the night before and was tired and it was my turn to leave early
Giving Back a Loaded Wallet - Posted by: Katie on November 4, 2009
At lunch a week or so ago, I noticed an orange item on the ground next to where I parked. When I got out of my car, I went to see what it was. I found a woman's
wallet with credit cards, ID, etc. in it!! I put it in my car and went about my lunch errands. I looked for a phone number but didn't find one. I stopped at her address but no one was at home.
When I got back to work, I called the local police and an officer came to pick up the wallet. In the side pocket of the wallet, I put a Do One Nice Thing card that said "I did one nice thing today."
The officer was going to put a note on her home door to let her know that he had her wallet at the police station. I hope she found your note and knows that someone
cared enough to return her property to her.
Click to print out D1NT "I did!" cards.
P IT FWD - Posted by: Sheri D. Barnett Wilder on November 3, 2009
I just put a new license plate on my vehicle this past Saturday. I have been doing personal tags for about 10 years now and change it at least once a year to send a message to all of those around me. I have had a lot of compliments and responses to my choices since having fun with this way of getting different messages out.
The one that I just changed it to is "P IT FWD." The thought came about from my way of living and your help others site.
Spontaniety - Posted by: Jean on October 21, 2009
After skimming your book at the library, I guess I subconsciously became more aware of what a nicer place this world would be if we all tried to follow along. As I drove home, I spied a dad crouched down next to his kids who were sitting in wagon. He was taking their picture with his cell phone. I drove around the block, came back to where he was and asked if he'd like me to take a picture of all three of them. I said he would. He had to show me how to use the phone's photo taking ability because I do not have one. I took the picture of his squatted down behind them. He thanked me and I drove off with a smile on my face.
A Great Idea! - Posted by: Kimberlee on October 8, 2009
I read someplace that a woman buys things when they are Buy 1 get 1 free. She keeps one for herself and saves the other in a box. When the box gets full she donated the food! What a great way to get food to send to Kentucky or to give to your local food pantry! I can't wait to get started.
Backpack Brigade in Kentucky - Posted by: Marlena Slone on September 30, 2009
Thank you! We are so excited. I have been receiving boxes of food for the children here and an email about a gift card as well. So the ball is rolling. Without your help that would not have been possible. You are angels sent from above, and we are so grateful. Thanks for caring, Marlena
Note: Marlena's message is in response to our project to send food to hungry kids in Kentucky. Here's how to help:
Some students at elementary schools in Martin County, Kentucky are very hungry. A local Backpack Brigade sends food home for weekends in backpacks on the last two Fridays of the month. That's when the need is greatest. But there isn't enough food for all the hungry children.
Please send a nonperishable food item: can of tuna, plastic jar of peanut butter, jelly, can of soup, box of energy or cereal bars, etc. to:
Eden Family Resource Center, attn: Marlena Slone, 179 Eden Lane, Inez, KY 41224
snack/breakfast club - Posted by: karen green on October 5, 2009
I am a guidance counselor at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School in San Francisco, CA. My department provides granola bars to children who otherwise would be hungry. This week I am also bringing treats for my co workers in my department.
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