Random Acts of Kindness Day is Friday the 17th
Random Acts of Kindness Day - February 17th
National Random Acts of Kindness is celebrated every February 17. It first originated in 1995 in Denver, Colorado and in 2004, spread to New Zealand. The idea behind this celebration is to make the world a little brighter and better through little and simple kind gestures, words and actions. People are encouraged to display unique and kind gestures to those around them.
Unique ways for you to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Leave an anonymous sticky note for your co-workers
- Compliment a stranger
- Donate some groceries to your local food bank
- Greet a person standing next to you in the elevator
- Surprise someone with some homemade meals or goodies
- Take time to thank the people you love
- Reconnect with an old friend
- Donate dog or cat food to the animal shelter
- Run an errand for a busy family member
Preparedness is the gift that keeps on giving and is perfect for treating yourself or a loved one. Watch this video to make sure you are prepared. Click here.
Visit these websites for resources on being prepared - pets too:
- MIA's Insurance Preparedness for Natural Disasters
- Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Disaster Supply Kit
- National Association of Insurance Commissioner's Home Inventory App
- Prepare Your Pets for Disasters
- Ready.gov
On February 17th, share a "random act of kindness" and promote these resources on insurance or preparedness with your loved ones.
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Sources: Maryland Insurance Administration newsletter, February 13, 2023. https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx.
