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A.R.K.
A
Radom
act of Kindness
What random act of kindness have you
done for others?
I have:
I've anonymously purchased other people's dinners when I'm out. I get a kick
out of that!
I've anonymously given unknown members of my church money from $10.00 to
100.00 twice per month.
I walk up to people on the street or in the mall and give them an envelope
containing money or other gifts life watches etc.
I visit the hospital and spend time with the elderly.
I continue to keep children first with continued random acts of kindness.
Again, What have you done for others?
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ARK is "A Radom act of Kindness. This program was developed by our CFO L.
Louis Jordan in connection with Pay it Forward.
A random act of kindness is a purportedly selfless act
performed by a person or persons wishing to either assist or
cheer up an individual or in some cases even an animal. There
will generally be no reason other than to make people smile, or
be happier. Either spontaneous or planned in advance, random
acts of kindness are encouraged by various communities. An
oft-cited example of a random act of kindness is, when paying
the toll at a toll both on a highway, to pay the toll for
the vehicle behind you as well.
Whereas random acts of kindness are too often overlooked; and
Whereas simple act of kindness has the potential to generate others
that help to lift spirits and create goodwill; and
Whereas one simple act of kindness Day will remind children, students,
staff, religious persons, educators, community groups, individuals, leaders and
others by showing respect, generosity, patience and considerations will help
build positive attitudes and a peaceful community.
Therefore, I, L. Louis Jordan do hereby proclaim everyday as ARK day
effective immediately and hereby challenge each and everyone reading this
proclamation to go out and do an a random act of kindness.
Signed under my hand this day 4 July 2008.
This program is dedicated to the memory of my daughter, Estella "QS" Brooks
Davenport and Faith Fellowship World Outreach Christian Center family in Perth Amboy, New
Jersey.
Kindness in the Community Ideas
- Learn to re-cycle
- Become a volunteer in some capacity
- Make pledges in a local walk or run to support a cause
- Give a pint of blood to the local Red Cross blood bank
- Pass out cookies or candies to customers waiting in line
- Let someone merge into the traffic line up you are in
- Put money into an expired car
- Research the internet for environmental issues and learn how to support
the planet in a constructive way
- Baby-sit for a friend or a single mom on your community block
- Donate your time at a local soup kitchen
- Send a box of chocolates or donuts to another branch of your company
- Participate in a company charity
- Create or donate a floral arrangement to the local seniors center,
nursing home, police/fire station or hospital
- Set up a coffee/tea/hot chocolate display for customers in the morning
- Give to a child who needs a friend by joining Jr. Achievement or Big
Brothers or Sisters
- Become a mentor in your community with your talents and skills
- Take a dog for a walk at the local animal shelter
- Pay for the coffee and dessert of someone in a restaurant
- Shovel snow or rake the leaves for a senior citizen...free of charge
- Visit an elderly neighbor and bring them cookies
- Get involved in Meals-on-Wheels for local shut ins
- Become a foster parent for a Third World child
- Support recycled products and animal friendly products
- Pick up litter as you walk home
- Undertake a full community project
- Have your workplace sponsor a youth sports team and go and cheer them
on!
- Adopt a 'family in need' at Christmas and have your department or work
team create a magical Christmas for them
- Find a need in your community and champion the cause
- Write an article for a paper or magazine on an issue that touches you
- Attend a meeting, workshop or conference that makes you think of global
or local issues
- Contribute to your workplace initiative for the community
- Plant a tree for the planet with friends or family
- Make a commitment to be the change you want to see in the world
- Gather professional clothes at work and donate them to a 'dress for
success' program which supports low income candidates in preparing for job
interviews
- Gather eye glasses and donate them to optical stores for 3rd world
countries
- Read to children and adults in literacy programs
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