Act of Kindness, Black Friday Edition

Last Thanksgiving, we blessed 50 Black Friday workers by passing out handmade thank you cards with a $2 bill tucked inside. This year, we're tripling our effort and hoping to increase the giving. For this year's Black Friday workers, we've got 150 personalized care packages and thank you cards ready to pass out and we're asking for your help to fill them with even more holiday cheer.

Last year's Black Friday gift.

If we can raise $150, then every worker will get $1. If we can raise $300, then we can do the $2 bill again. If this AoK goes viral and we get thousands of dollars donated, then it will be evenly spread out across the 150 care packages and we'll be able to make a huge difference in the lives of retailer workers having to sacrifice time with their family to work on a holiday.

150  personalized care packages ready to go!

We're also accepting other goodies and treats to put into the care packages to go along with the candy and cookies that we've already got set aside. You can drop off treats at The Redemption Movement, 148 River St., Oneonta, NY. This is the same address to send a check to. If you do send a check, please email rm.gigs@gmail.com and let us know about your gift so that we can set aside the appropriate funds and keep a running total (which we will keep a tally of on our blog). If you wish to give electronically, then send us an email or Facebook message to receive further instructions. All gifts are tax deductible.

Loving on Wal-Mart.

The RM Kindness Team will go from store-to-store on Thanksgiving and Black Friday passing out the care packages. We'll document the outreach and post it for your enjoyment. What are you thankful for this holiday season? If it's spending time with your family or getting rock-bottom deals, then be sure to spread that cheer to those behind the scenes that make it all possible.

Together, let's shine some light on Black Friday!

Update 11-25

Good news! We just received a generous $300 donation for this outreach, which means that we can pass out 2-dollar bills to 150 workers as part of our Thanksgiving/Black Friday care package!

We're still accepting donations for cash and treats. Any additional money that comes in will mean that we can bless workers with even more. Perhaps two 2-dollar bills, an Abe Lincoln, or even more? It's fun to dream big when your giving kindness.