Spread Kindness in Your Community!
Looking for cool ways for your kids to give back? We got you covered in the Gwinnett County, Georgia Area!
Check out our weekly-updated list of places where families with little ones can jump into all sorts of kindness activities.
Keep coming back for fresh ideas on how to spread the love in your community!
Toy & Book Swap Out
There’s a drop-in event on January 2nd & 3rd, from 9 am-5pm, where you can take gently used toys. Kids can trade for an item or donate the toys locally to spread some joy. It’s the perfect way to clear out space after the holidays and kick off 2025 on a giving note!
When: January 2nd & 3rd, from 9 am-5pm
Where: George Pierce Park Comm. Rec. Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, Ga
EVENT DATES: JANUARY 2 & 3
Brad’s Coat Drive
January 15: Attend Free Virtual QPR – Suicide Prevention Training
Register for an upcoming FREE VIRTUAL QPR suicide prevention training.
QPR teaches participants Question, Persuade and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
2 Hours – Online – FREE
“Your generosity helps high school seniors in Duluth and Norcross present their best selves in job interviews, internships, and beyond. By donating professional attire or funds, you directly contribute to their confidence and success as they prepare for life after high school. “
Drop-Off Locations:
Duluth Branch Library, Norcross Branch Library, Duluth High School, Meadowcreek High School, McClure Health Science High School, Norcross High School, Paul Duke High School, Puppy’s Paradise, Yokii Beauty & J Salon
Kindness Idea:
Creating a kindness chain with your kids is a fun and easy way to teach empathy, promote positive actions, foster a sense of togetherness, spread positivity, and instill a sense of responsibility.
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Gather colorful construction paper, scissors, a pen or marker, and glue or tape.
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Discuss kindness with your kids and brainstorm acts of kindness.
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Cut the construction paper into long, thin strips.
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Have your kids write one act of kindness on each strip.
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Form a loop with one strip and secure it to make the first link.
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Add more strips, looping them through the previous link and securing them to create a chain.
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Hang the kindness chain in a visible place and encourage your kids to add more acts of kindness as they complete them.
This activity helps teach kids about kindness and serves as a visual reminder of their positive actions.
Ongoing: Donate a Meal to Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
ring hope to the table! 🍽️ You can make a big difference in our residents’ lives by donating a meal. See below to find out how you can contribute and be a part of our mission. Ready to help? Contact Samantha at [email protected] to get started!
Contact Samantha at [email protected] to get started!
Ongoing: Volunteer with ANIMALS: Volunteer Opportunities for Kids 6+ at Planned PEThood of Ga in Duluth
Ongoing: Gwinnett’s Dog Day Out program
“Make a difference in the lives of animals
Gwinnett’s Dog Day Out program provides tail-wagging fun for shelter dogs and animal lovers. Local organizations, businesses, and service clubs can help socialize adoptable dogs by taking them on an outdoor adventure at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville, improving their chances of finding a forever home. To bring some sunshine into a shelter dog’s day, email [email protected].
The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is also seeking volunteer foster homes to provide temporary care for shelter animals in need. If you’re unable to foster, consider volunteering onsite to help exercise and socialize adoptable animals and support the center’s mission. Learn more at VolunteerGwinnett.net .”
Ongoing: Volunteer with ANIMALS: Kindness Opportunities at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter
“Are you feeling like you need to help someone in need? What if that someone has four legs and paws?! These ideas would fit great in your summer break:
Best idea of all is to adopt or foster!
Ongoing: Kindness Opportunities – Donate Needed Items to the Gwinnett Animal Shelter
Traveling Soon?
Get creative and spread joy with cheerful drawings, coloring pages, and thank-you cards to brighten up your tip for servers.
It’s an easy and fun way to show your kindness. Take some time while on the road to whip up a bunch of colorful thank-you notes (you can pick up a pack at the dollar store). Then, surprise your server, bus driver, or anyone who adds a little extra happiness to your travel days by leaving one of these cards. An easy way to make their day a little brighter!
Ongoing: Donate Books to Little Libraries
Donate children’s books you don’t use any longer. 
Gwinnett County has about 60 G.R.E.A.T. Little Minds book exchanges throughout Gwinnett County filled with children’s books FOR KIDS up to 14 YEARS OLD.
The books are free, but it’s kindly asked that everyone follow a “take one, leave one” policy as a courtesy.
Visit www.B2Anywhere.com to:
> find a book exchange location,
> donate books, or
> become a steward this summer!
See Locations
16 – 17 years old (MUST have guardian complete minor consent form. Guardian DOES NOT need to be present)
Ongoing: The Swag Bag Project
Kindness Opportunity: Host a donation drive to support THE SWAG BAG PROJECT with – Help young girls by ensuring that they have the hygiene products they need.
Nothing But The Truth Ministry.
LEARN MORE HERE
“Is “VOLUNTEER” on your list of #NewYearsResolutions? If so, we encourage you to explore #volunteer opportunities with Rainbow Village. Learn how YOU can have a hand in providing Help, Hope, Housing, and Healing to families experiencing #homelessness” CLICK HERE
Volunteer at the Library
Looking to make a difference? The Gwinnett Library is always looking for volunteers to help with literacy, learning, and more!
“Our volunteers are special! They are parents, college students, teens, retired professionals, church groups and scouts. They are our neighbors and our friends. Library volunteers give their community the priceless gift of time. Below are just some of the ways you can help out as a library volunteer. The minimum age to apply is 13. Opportunities may vary by branch.”
CLICK HERE to see what interests you: https://www.gwinnettpl.org/volunteer/
Ongoing: Host a Book Drive for Building Babies’ Brains Gwinnett!
Their mission is to ensure that all children in Gwinnett are ready to thrive in Kindergarten.
Details: “Help us get books in the hands of Gwinnett’s littlest learners! Books are essential for learning and language development and enhance creativity and imagination in our children’s minds.”
Next Step:: If you or your organization would be interested in hosting a book drive, please contact: [email protected]
Learn More about Building Babies Brains Here: https://buildingbabiesbrains.com
Ongoing: Adopt-a Road in Gwinnett
Did you know YOU can become a part of Gwinnett’s Adopt-A-Road program? It’s a great opportunity for school and civic groups, neighborhoods, and churches – to name a few.
Ongoing: Volunteer with the Wrapped In Love Foster Closet
“You can make a difference by helping children in foster care, meeting people who share your interests, and making a positive impact in your community. We do not offer community service hours and drop-ins.
Volunteer work day consists of moving replenishing items that are low, sorting of clothing (separate them by season, gender and size ), and hanging up clothes on the clothing racks. In addition we may need help volunteering at some of our local partners on behalf of the organization.
If you do not see an upcoming date, please be patient and check back in a few weeks. All volunteers commit to going through a criminal background check.
Some volunteers reach out to churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations encouraging them to do a drive or make a financial donation.
Adults that have time and passion for a monthly commitment are welcome to take the steps to join our volunteer team. Do these 3 things now: Follow us on Facebook , read everything on our website including the work we do in the community and join us to volunteer .”
Ongoing: Volunteer with Parkwood Farms Therapy Center
Where: Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, 2519 Parkwood Rd Snellville, GA 30039
Ongoing: Birthday Bag Ministry with SE Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
“Did you know?
Our Birthday Bag Ministry brings joy to children whose families are served by the Co-op.
Do you have a Kindness Opportunity you’d like to share?
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