Every day we walk around our homes, towns, and cities with a phone in our pockets. That phone feels like a lifeline, a connection to the ones we love and sometimes the ones we don’t. Visit a shelter, and you’ll find that a phone is harder to use. One thing we could do to help is to donate a phone...
Every day we go through our routines from beginning to end. Through those routines we come in contact with people, we don’t know. Sometimes, we see the same people almost every day of the week and know nothing about them, not even their name. Make it a point to introduce yourself to someone you...
Parking meters are a gamble for thousands of people every day. We park at the meter, try and figure out how long we will be gone for, and then add some change to the meter. If everything goes according to plan, you will come back in time to either add more change or leave before the meter runs...
Random acts of kindness are a great way to complete a good deed for the day. These small acts can make big changes in the course of another’s day. While the act as a whole is a great thing, the best part could be the feeling of surprise that someone gets from the act. One act that is easy to...
There is one place where you can always find someone in need of a good deed–the hospital. A hospital is full of bad days, especially for children of all ages. Sometimes, these children practically live at the hospital due to a disease or illness that requires plenty of attention. There is a...
Sometimes we want to donate money to a cause but have to make a decision. That decision is often between buying something we need or donating to a cause. We want to do good things but our finances won’t allow for the extra spending. Thankfully, there is a way to still get involved and get what you...
Bringing the teacher an apple was always a good way to show your teacher you cared. The random act of kindness(RAOK) could brighten the teachers day. While that tradition is long gone, the act of doing something kind doesn’t have to be. There are ways to keep the kindness spreading and stay hip to...
Christmas is a time of family and friends, a time when we are meant to celebrate the things that we have and share them with those around us. While many of us in the Orange County area have plenty to share, there are still many families that don’t have as much. That is where the Good in Deed...
Our days are full of errands and things that need to get done. You could have a morning routine that includes a trip to Starbucks, or your favorite coffee spot. Maybe on your lunch hour you got to your favorite diner or sandwich place. No matter where your day takes you, there is always an...
Life is fragile during every stage, but fragility gives us the chance to show strength. We are constantly given the opportunity to show the world what it means to stand together. The month of October is one of those chances. During this month, we are given the chance to stand together and fight...
Back to school time is here again and that means time to stock up on school supplies. Sadly, not everyone is as excited to go shopping this year as you. Some families find it very difficult to spend money on school supplies when that money can be used to keep the lights on at home or a roof over...
One of the best surprises we experience is a small one. Putting on a pair of pants that you haven’t worn for a while, or switching purses after a few months and finding some money in the pockets is that surprise. It’s money that you forgot about and usually goes towards a treat of some kind during...
