Mark your calendar for Charles County Pay It Forward Week, the week of April 22-28. The County Commissioners would like to encourage all citizens to show random acts of kindness and inspire others through their actions. The receiver of the kind deed is encouraged to "pay it forward," creating a ripple effect that is visible, motivating, and energizing.
During Pay It Forward Week, citizens are invited to report random acts of kindness. The Commissioners will highlight some of these actions during their meeting on Tuesday, May 3. Send random acts of kindness reports via email to [email protected], send us a message on Twitter @CharlesCoMD or Facebook. Use the hashtag #SpeakOutCharles.
The Ripple Effect BEGINS!
Pay It Forward Week is set aside to inspire and encourage people of all ages to do random acts of kindness for others without expecting anything in return. The receiver of the kind deed is encouraged to "pay it forward," creating a ripple effect that is visible, motivating, and energizing.
Everyone can make a difference regardless of age, ethnicity, economic or social status, or background. There is always a way to help others. You can pay for someone's cup of coffee, mow a neighbor's lawn, give up your seat on the bus, donate to a local food pantry, or return someone's shopping cart. Teachers can help their classes participate by illustrating a picture book for hospitalized children, or doing a community cleanup project. Even businesses can get involved by encouraging staff members to participate or donating to a charity.
Mother Teresa said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one."
Check our social media throughout the week to see what positives things are taking place in Charles County. Pay It Forward Week demonstrates the power of a single kind act. Help turn April 22-28 into a kindness movement in Charles County, culminating in national Pay It Forward Day on Thursday, April 28.
For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
