500 good deeds across Amherst.
What we do together makes the difference.
From helping a neighbor shovel snow to donating to a local pantry, every good deed strengthens our community. Share your acts of kindness and help Amherst exceed our goal of 500 good deeds.
We’ve received 179 Good Deeds to date!
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“ A mom was pushing a stroller from Island Park on a windy day, and a bunch of napkins flew out of the diaper bag. I grabbed them before they needed up in the creek. ”
— Lynn F
“ The 65th Annual Memorial Breakfast was held to honor deceased members from all 10 volunteer fire companies. This gesture goes a long way to recognize those who served our community. ”
— Amherst Fire Council
“ Volunteers beautified the Heritage Garden of 1812 in preparation of the country's 250th anniversary. The public garden at Main Street and Evans shines with a patriotic color scheme of red, white, and blue flowers. ”
— Village Beautification Committee
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Britesmith Brewing and Willow Ridge Civic Association sponsored Shift #3 of the 11 Day Powerplay to fight against cancer. #11DayPowerPlay #FightCancer
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— 11 Day Power Play
“ In one week I helped rescue two different dogs that got loose in my neighborhood. Both were returned safely to their families! ”
— Jessica L.
“ A big shoutout to the Amherst Stitch Club, led by Amherst Tigers Sofia Agafonova and Audrey Veasley, for donating 30 handmade teddy bears to residents of a local nursing facility! Club members spent Thursdays after school learning to sew and stitch each bear themselves. Thanks to donations of materials and sewing machines from local Amherst residents, this thoughtful project became a reality. ”
— Kimberly P.
“ While running into the grocery store for a few things, a man in need was sitting on the bench outside the door. I bought him a bagel and a protein shake. ”
— Julie M.
“ Was putting away my cart at Aldi's. It was raining out so i also took an elderly couples cart and put it away for them and walked back to their car and gave them their quarter back. ”
— Janelle B.
“ My neighbor is on vacation and asked me if I could pick up their dog from his long term training session and drop him at boarding. ”
— Carey K.
“ I paid it forward at the Tim Hortons drive-thru this morning! ”
— Stefanie W.