As the New Year begins, there’s a familiar quiet in the air. Calendars are blank again. Messages slow down. And across the Good Deeds Day community, leaders pauseת not to plan the next event, but to reflect on something deeper: How do we keep doing good long after the day itself is over?
For many communities, the answer begins with a small moment…
Spring: Planting Seeds of Kindness (Weeks 1–13)
Spring is about renewal, growth, and fresh starts. It’s the perfect season to plant seeds—both in the soil and in our communities.
Good Deeds to Try:
- Welcome a new neighbor or student
- Volunteer at a local school or youth center
- Plant a tree, herb, or community garden – get inspired by Arbor Day Foundation
- Write a thank-you note to a teacher or mentor
- Donate books via Better World Books
- Clean up a park or shared space
- Support a local small business
- Mentor a young person – explore Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Learn about a social or environmental issue in your community
- Invite someone new to join a community activity
- Share kindness online
- Help someone start something new
- Inspire someone else to lead
Spring reminds us that every small action has the potential to grow into something meaningful.
Summer: Growing Together (Weeks 14–26)
Summer is full of energy, connection, and shared experiences. This season is about showing up, working together, and strengthening community bonds.
Good Deeds to Try:
14. Volunteer as a family or group
15. Organize a community picnic – get ideas with DoSomething.org
16. Support food security – learn with Feeding America
17. Spend time with seniors or isolated neighbors
18. Offer your skills to a nonprofit — find causes on Idealist
19. Host a youth-led activity
20. Collect and distribute summer essentials
21. Teach or learn a new skill
22. Promote inclusion – start with UNICEF Inclusion Resources
23. Support mental wellbeing – explore Mental Health America
24. Reduce waste – check EPA’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
25. Encourage others to volunteer
26. Celebrate Good Deeds Day together
Summer shows us that doing good is even more powerful when we do it side by side.
Autumn: Giving Back with Intention (Weeks 27–39)
Autumn invites reflection and gratitude. It’s a time to give back thoughtfully and strengthen what we’ve built.
Good Deeds to Try:
27. Thank volunteers and community helpers
28. Support health initiatives — find opportunities with Red Cross
29. Donate time or resources to a cause you care about
30. Share your story to inspire others
31. Help someone prepare for the coming season
32. Organize a donation drive
33. Support people with disabilities
34. Promote education — get inspired by Room to Read
35. Partner with local organizations
36. Check in on someone who may need support
37. Reflect on your impact so far
38. Encourage kindness in schools or workplaces
39. Plan next year’s good deeds
Autumn reminds us that impact deepens when we act with purpose.
Winter: Spreading Warmth and Hope (Weeks 40–52)
Winter is a season of care, generosity, and togetherness. Small gestures can mean the most during this time.
Good Deeds to Try:
40. Support families in need
41. Donate warm clothes – find drives with Warm Coats & Warm Hearts
42. Volunteer during the holidays
43. Write messages of hope or encouragement
44. Include someone who may feel alone
45. Practice kindness toward yourself
46. Celebrate cultural diversity – explore UNESCO Cultural Diversity Resources
47. Support year-end community initiatives
48. Share gratitude openly
49. Reflect on lessons learned
50. Help plan for the year ahead
51. Register your Good Deeds Day project
52. Commit to doing good again next year
Winter teaches us that kindness is a powerful source of warmth.
One Year. 52 Weeks. Infinite Ripples.
Doing good doesn’t require perfection, big budgets, or special skills—just intention and consistency. When kindness becomes part of everyday life, its impact reaches far beyond a single day.
As you move through the seasons of 2026, remember: every good deed matters. Choose one each week, invite others to join you, and watch how small actions create lasting change.
So… which good deed will you start with?
