Colorful handprints with heart cutouts on a white and blue background border.

Random Acts of Kindness

Your words have the power to inspire change and bring hope to those around you

How it works

We are encouraging our students to compose a statement focusing on a friend or family member experiencing tough circumstances, elaborating on their actions during these challenges.

We aim to offer a helping hand to the highlighted individuals encountering difficulties due to challenging circumstances. The recipients of this assistance should possess admirable character and be deserving of support.

ABFK will then read the statements and choose the top three, which will be voted for by ABFK sponsors and supporters.
At least $1,000 will be granted to the winning individual highlighted in the statement.

This will take place on Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17th. This financial aid is intended to address the challenges outlined in the most inspiring statement, ensuring that the money directly benefits the recipient and not the writer of the statement.

  • Who to Help
    We aim to extend a helping hand to person or people facing difficulties due to challenging circumstances. These individuals should demonstrate character and merit deserving support. They will need to be based in San Diego County.

  • Main Message
    In 750 words: Tell us who the person is, their current situation, and how a “hand up” can/will help them out of their current situation.
    Inspire readers with stories of kindness, love, and support.
    Elaborate on the difficult situation they are facing, and how they are handling it.
    Share how acts of kindness can make a significant difference in this person’s life.

  • Proofreading and Editing
    Proofread your statement for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors before submitting.
    Edit your statement to ensure it is well-organized and flows smoothly.

  • Confidentiality
    Do not share personal contact information in your statement, such as addresses or phone numbers (stick to first names only).
    Respect the confidentiality and anonymity of the individuals you are writing about, as we will be sharing your story with people in the community.

  • Submitting & Deadline
    Submit via Google Doc to amow@abridgeforkids.org
    Submit your statement by February 1st to ensure it can be included in the event.
    Only ABFK Students can submit an essay/statement.

STATEMENT GUIDELINES