The Buy Nothing Project builds gift economies in neighborhoods, where people give, ask for, and share items and even skills freely, with no money changing hands. Through local groups, neighbors offer what they no longer need and request what they do, from a ladder to borrow to a crib to keep to a helping hand, and in the process they get to know the people who live around them. The magic is as much about connection as about stuff: it turns strangers into a community that looks out for one another. It is free to join and rooted in the belief that we all have more than we think and can meet many needs simply by sharing. For anyone who wants to reduce waste, save money, and build genuine local ties, the Buy Nothing Project is a beautiful place to start. Find your group at buynothingproject.org.
Kindness has a beautiful way of multiplying. Share something thoughtful you recently did for another person, your community, animals, or the planet. Your story does not need to be grand, even the smallest act of kindness may inspire someone else to do good today.
I woke up this morning and decided to be kinder to myself. Sometimes the person who needs our compassion most is the one in the mirror.A friend
I forgave someone today. I may never receive an apology, but I decided it was time to let go and move forward.A friend
I helped an older gentleman figure out how to use his new phone. He was thrilled to video-call his grandchildren!A friend
I wrote a little thank-you note to my doctor’s receptionist. She's always so patient and kind to everyone.A friend
I shared a friend's artwork on social media. She was so excited to have someone appreciate her creativity!A friend
I listened to someone who needed to talk. I didn't have any answers, but sometimes listening is enough.A friend
I made an extra portion of dinner and shared it with a neighbor who has been having a difficult week.A friend
I planted flowers that attract butterflies and bees. A little garden can make the world more beautiful.A friend
I helped a friend update her résumé and encouraged her to apply for a job she thought was out of reach.A friend
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Hello, it's me, Amelia Carrie. I have been running and updating Chances.org since 1999, for free. I pay for the software, hosting, maintenance, apps, and more. That's more than 25 years of my life devoted to doing something I love.
However, the fact is that I am a senior now and due to having to compete with AI for computer graphics work, I can no longer afford to run this site on my own. I need your help, not only to keep it online, but to keep it growing. That's why I am updating Chances.org with a Donate button and a Supporters page.
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Amelia Carrie
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And if you have great plans and ambition, I may even let you take this site over, because everybody deserves a chance.
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