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Recent Acts of Kindness

Each week, we share ideas and inspiration by text message. Join our caring community of 14,500+ people and begin making a difference in seniors’ lives today.

Jan 25

Compliment a Senior

There’s no better way to make someone’s day than by giving them a compliment.
Jan 18

Share a Favorite Memory

Reminisce with a senior by sharing favorite moments from the past.
Jan 11

Connect with a Conversation

Look for ways to bridge your differences with a senior you know.
Jan 4

Make a Kindness Resolution

Start your new year with a commitment to kindness
Dec 28

2021 Resolution Challenge

Are you ready to make (and keep) your Ready to Care resolution?
Dec 21

Share the Best Gift You’ve Gifted to a Senior for the Holidays

What’s the most memorable gift you’ve ever gifted to a senior?

Dec 14

Help a Senior Get into the Holiday Spirit

It’s not the holidays until the decorations are hung! Help a senior prepare for a joyous, cheerful holiday season.

Dec 7

Send a Holiday Card to a Senior

With a simple letter, you can put a smile on a senior’s face this holiday season.

Nov 30

Give Back with GIVE65®

Giving Tuesday is December 1st, the perfect time to uplift seniors by supporting the organizations dedicated to helping them thrive.

Nov 23

Share a Meal with a Senior

Pass the joy of the Thanksgiving holidays by sharing a meal with a senior.