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 199 Good Deeds to date!
Submit Your Good DeedRecent Good Deeds
“ An anonymous supporter sponsored all of the feline leukemia cats' adoption fees at Ten Lives Club! Amazing act of generosity to help get these animals adopted and into safe homes. ”
— Ten Lives Club Cat Rescue
“ While my daughter and I were out to dinner, an elderly woman was dining alone at the table next to us. We had the waitress bring us her bill so we could pay it. ”
— Monique H.
“ Thank you to the community for rallying behind a local family who lost everything in a devastating fire. Recovering will take time and the continued support is appreciated. ”
— Susan S.
“ Independent Health Marketing Dept completed Hands Only CPR training & are now empowered to assist in cardiac emergency within our homes or community. ”
— Stacy G.
“ The Amherst Senior Center's Community Service Sewing Projects Club made 66 drawstring backpacks for OLV Elementary School! These bags will really help students! ”
— Senior Center Sewing Projects Club
“ APD and local fire companies raised $3,500 for Golisano Children's Hospital during a charity hockey game honoring Danny's memory. Thank you for the community's support! ”
— In Honor of Daniel Bechtel
“ A family in the Maplemere community organized an extremely successful breakfast food - food drive for the SHEF Cares Food Outreach Program! Thank you all who donated! ”
— Sweet Home Education Foundation
“ Thank you to those who take the time to say hello to a neighbor - we need more of that! ”
— F.E.
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On August 3, the Kiwanis Club of Amherst spread wood chips at Dellwood Park in Amherst. It ended up being a true community event with neighbors pitching in and helping spread the chips over the playground area.
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— Kiwanis Club of Amherst
“ A huge thank you to our volunteers from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce for spending time at Farmers Garden! ”
— Grassroots Gardens