I found this really good site called helpothers.org, and its all about random acts of kindness. This is a good site because it gives plenty of ideas for people to do as well as stories from people who have either done an act or received an act. The site also has groups to join as well as things called smile cards. They want people to get these cards and leave them with the act that they wish to perform. The cards help explain the whole process and act as a game of "tag" as a way of spreading the kindness. Smile cards help keep the ripple going and spread this idea even further.
One thing that impressed me was the fact that you don't have to pay to get the smile cards. The reason? The site takes donations from regular people like you and me in order to cover the cost. At first, the people who started the site covered the cost, but realized how much this idea was spreading and soon realized they couldn't continue to pay for the cards. Since they wanted to keep them, without charging people, they have asked for donations instead. Each $1 that is donated, 20 cards are made and shipped. They also give the option of donating stamps as well. This idea is really intriguing because if you donate, you are essentially paying it forward and allowing someone else to get these cards for free.
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