In 2012, we all experienced the shock and horror of the Sandy Hook tragedy. We were heartbroken, and needed to find a way to process our grief. We wanted to remind the world that beauty and goodness can still be found all around us.
We dedicated an evening to going out into our community to do 26 acts of kindness in honor of the names and memories of the individuals lost that day. And the response was incredible.
It was an amazing night filled with small gestures of goodwill, and it brought hope and joy to the people around us. The reactions from the recipients were heartwarming and authentic, and we decided that night to make it an annual tradition. The Holiday Acts of Random Kindness (or H.A.R.K.) movement was born. Since then, we’ve had hundreds all over the world join us in doing these acts of kindness in their own communities. Friends, family, coworkers, complete strangers – it has been amazing!
Join H.A.R.K. Night
You’re invite to join us to venture out into your local community and spread holiday cheer by doing random good deeds and anonymous acts of kindness. You can organize your own local H.A.R.K. Night gathering in your area, donate your time to a local charity, drop off toys at your local children’s hospital, or simply do a single good deed for someone anonymously … the key is to spread holiday cheer to a weary world that can be at times lacking in simple kindness.
Yes, the idea is silly and corny and can be a little embarrassing, but trust me — it may be the most fun you’ve ever had.
Invite your family, your friends, those crazy relatives, that cute coworker, the obnoxious guy on your softball team, that one grumpy neighbor that hates the holidays … I dare you to try some of the deeds and not feel your Grinch heart grow three sizes when you see the wonderful responses from the strangers you encounter. It may even restore your faith in Humanity a little.
We hope you’ll join us for H.A.R.K. Night!
