45 Random Acts Of Kindness That Will Possibly Inspire You To Do Something Nice Today
Life can be a chaotic mess of missed deadlines, overpriced coffee, and people who don’t hold the door open even though they definitely saw you coming. But amidst the madness, there are still glimmers of human decency that prove not everyone is a villain in someone’s origin story. Whether it’s a stranger paying for someone’s meal, a neighbor shoveling snow off your driveway, or a kid returning your lost wallet instead of funding their candy empire—acts of kindness remind us that maybe, just maybe, humanity isn’t completely doomed.
This article is your VIP pass to 45 heartwarming, hilarious, and downright adorable moments of kindness caught on camera. These pictures will make you laugh, restore your faith in people, and possibly inspire you to do something nice today (or at least not steal your roommate’s leftovers).
#1. Members Of The Aurora Police Strategic Response Team Rappelled From The Rooftop Of Children’s Hospital Colorado, Dressed As Superheroes, To Surprise Patients
Source: RJ Sangosti
#2. This little heart on my hand is called a “cuddle button”. Since my wife died last year, my 4y/o daughter has hated being away from me. Her teacher draws this on both our hands when I drop her off at school and every time we press it, it sends a hug to the other. It helps her feel connected to me.
Source: slightly-simian
#3. Determination and inspiration
Source: joshg_yz250
#4. A birthday gift
My boyfriend and i were at Walmart recently, and he recounted a story to me from his childhood. He grew up incredibly poor, his mother being a single mom raising two kids on her own, his father abandoning them when he was very young. He and his mom would “window shop” at stores, just to pass the time and look at stuff they knew they couldn’t buy. When he was little, when pokemon was really big, Walmart had a Charizard lunch box.
He thought it was the coolest thing; Charizard was his favorite pokemon, and how often did you see things with just Charizard? The lunchbox wasn’t necessarily expensive, but with the threat of no power or running water, it might has well have been a billion dollars. His mom put the lunchbox on layaway and said he’d get it for his birthday, but my boyfriend knew that it wasn’t going to happen and it was definitely more of a gesture. It was so much more than a lunchbox.
He felt if he had this lunchbox at school, he’d feel normal, he’d feel like everyone else. – His birthday is in December, and after much eBay stalking I found the lunchbox he yearned for, 18 years ago. It was in amazing condition. This was the moment it really started to sink in. He cried for a LONG time. He finally got his lunchbox he could never have. – I love you so much baby. Happy birthday.
Source: stevienred
#5. So there’s this boy running around in a superman outfit, yelling “I just beat cancer”. feel good times ensue.
Source: cdean51
#6. I saw this man and his dog whilst I was crossing a bridge in Prague. It was -4c out and he used his only blanket to wrap up the dog. A true act of love.
Source: everyonelse
#7. When the Dutch police heard that it was on this 99 year old true crime fans bucket list to be arrested. They obliged!
Source: Reddit User
#8. Man devotes his life to adopting old dogs who can’t find forever homes
Source: dickfromaccounting
#9. Giving a helping hand
Source: bilbofraginz
#10. This Man Looks So Happy To Have A New Kitten
Source: Bodegacats_
#11. This is Sholé Raoufi. For over 10 years, she devoted her life and savings to running a sanctuary in Iran for homeless and disabled cats. Unfortunately, 2 days ago, the sanctuary burned down in a fire, killing Sholé and more than 200 cats. I just thought she deserves a mention.
Source: FluxSeeds
#12. This is Caleb. Caleb has a degree in zoology and asks his customers what their favorite animal is. He gives them facts while completing their orders!
Source: gangbangkang
#13. This is what humanity is all about
Source: pap_77
#14. Ballerina Aesha Ash is wandering around inner city Rochester in a tutu to change stereotypes about women of color and inspire young kids
Source: dickfromaccounting
#15. This police officer stopped traffic, in the rain, to save this wet and limping little dog. Faith in humanity…. Restored.
Source: MissEmKay
#16. A mariachi musician let my hard of hearing son put his head on the guitarron so he could hear it. He was amazed!
Source: prettydorky
#17. People waiting in line to foster dogs and cats after the animal shelter in Austin flooded. Faith restored in humanity.
Source: TyneeLips
#18. This guy was outside of Walmart tonight
Source: sbook28
#19. All of the Netherlands was silent for 2 minutes today to remember victims of war. This dominoes delivery boy stopped in the middle of the streets
Source: teymon
#20. Wife is a kindergarten teacher. A couple of the teachers started a “comfort closet” at her school for needy kids to get hygiene supplies and clothes. All donation based.
Source: Terevok
#21. My dad devoted over three years to the planning, fundraising, and construction of a school for impoverished kids in West Africa. This month it finally opened its doors. Here he is being greeted by some of the new students.
Source: chimpman252
#22. The true spirit of Christmas
Source: pdmcmahon
#23. My dad is a college professor. When one of his student’s babysitter didn’t show, she had to take her 4 month old daughter to class. She started to get fussy, so he did what any good dad would do. They spent almost the entire class like this!
Source: owls_everywhere
#24. 94 Year Old Keith Davison, Lonely After Losing His Wife Of 66 Years, Built A Pool For The Neighborhood Kids
Source: KARE11
#25. This Man Said He Was 10 When The Atomic Bomb Hit Hiroshima. He Had So Little Food That Him And The People Around Him Ate Small Birds To Survive. Now He Feeds Sparrows Every Day To Show Them His Thanks
Source: xinxanovich.superuser
#26. This amazing gentleman every Valentine’s Day will bring all the widows from the nursing/retirement home and treat them to lunch and gifts and a rose for each. Done this for last 5 years at our restaurant. He is simply an amazing guy.
Source: Sinalot7775
#27. Australian Paramedics Fulfill Dying Patients Wish To See Beach
Source: Danielle Kellan
#28. A Kenyan lady found her childhood friend on the streets suffering from drug addiction and took him to rehabilitation.
Source: Ocean219
#29. This janitor at my friend’s school is a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. Since the prices were extremely high and he was devastated about not going, all of the students came together and bought him the tickets.
Source: Reddit User
#30. Toby at the county shelter 2 years ago and is now king of our house
Source: azureen
#31. Our son and his big sister ringing in his official adoption and the end of his time in foster care.
Source: WizardofDoitland
#32. An elderly man sitting outside of his car door spoon feeding his wife ice cream
Source: StuffyUnicorn
#33. This is amazing.
Source: Lilnymphet
#34. Partizan Belgrade goalkeeper comforts his teammate after he is barraged by racist chants for 90 minutes
Source: Reddit User
#35. This happened today in Istanbul
Source: cagedragehere
#36. A 22 year old guy from Harlem befriended an 81 year old woman who he met playing Words with Friends over the past year. Last week he traveled to Florida and met her in person for the first time.
Source: gangbangkang
#37. Everyone deserves to have an amazing teacher like this
Source: brob8792
#38. After a month in the hospital, Grandpa finally got moved into a room where he could see out the window…I wanted this to be the first thing he saw when woke up.
Source: turtlemander
#39. Therapeutic dogs waiting with great anticipation to see their respective children.
Source: OctopussSevenTwo
#40. Syrian Refugee Hands Out Food To Homeless In Germany To “Give Something Back”
Source: Tabea Bü
#41. An elderly man in my neighborhood had a heart attack while shoveling his driveway. Paramedics took him to the hospital, then returned to finish shoveling his driveway for him.
Source: Optimoprimo
#42. So fresh and clean in DC, thanks to a city worker
Yesterday this pile of blankets was all over the ground filthy, partially wet and frozen having been slept In the night before. I saw a city worker putting the stuff into what looked like a trash can. Then this morning I walk by the same spot and see the blankets had been washed and folded. Made me smile
Source: GreenWigz
#43. Friendship finds a way
Where there is a will there is a way. Calebs buddy Ike missed him very much, I went to the kids room earlier today and played with Ike for a bit, he asked how Caleb was doing and so did Caleb’s other friend Casey. We said out goodbyes and I headed back to Caleb’s room. Ike rolled over in his wheelchair and knocked on the door and wanted to come say hello.
Caleb is on double doors and is unable to leave the room so I grabbed some rubber gloves and a controller and gave it to Ike outside the glass, now they are having a blast playing Call of Duty. Love seeing these guys smiling and just being kids.: )
Source: grownupboy
#44. Locals cover Street dogs with blankets during the Snowstorm in Istanbul
Source: Politico_juan
#45. My dogs favorite toy is Santa, so we brought her to see him
Source: jjmontaldo
From small gestures to grand surprises, these 45 moments prove that kindness is still alive and well. Maybe you’re already a pro at spreading good vibes, or maybe today’s the day you decide to be the reason someone else smiles. Whether it’s leaving an encouraging note, buying coffee for a stranger, or just not honking like a maniac in traffic, every bit counts.
Now it’s your turn! Have you ever witnessed or been part of a random act of kindness? Share your favorite heartwarming story in the comments—because the world could always use more good news. 💛
