TWFF's ANNUAL RAK-A-THON

What is RAK?  RAK stands for Random Acts of Kindness.   

Each November, The Whittaker Family Foundation proudly hosts its annual Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Month, also known as the TWFF RAK-a-thon. This cherished initiative began a few years ago as an overflow of our mission to give back and make a positive impact. Every day during November, we commit to at least one meaningful act of kindness, ranging from small, thoughtful gestures to larger contributions that uplift and support our community. These RAKs are our way of showing that doing good can be simple, heartfelt, and impactful—and we encourage everyone to join us in spreading kindness.

We believe that the power of kindness is multiplied when shared, so we invite the community to participate alongside us. By taking part in daily acts of generosity and posting their experiences, people can inspire others to spread kindness even further. Whether it's sharing the joy of giving on social media or sharing the stories of how their recipients responded, these moments remind us all of the profound effect kindness has on everyone involved. For those who want to support in other ways, donations to our RAK-a-thon help us expand our reach, allowing us to touch more lives. Together, let’s make this November a time of exponential goodness and gratitude, one act of kindness at a time.

• Purchase coffee for a stranger
• Send flowers to a teacher
• Pay for someone’s breakfast in line
• Donate clothes to a shelter
• Sponsor breakfast for a local fire station
• Donate to a hurricane relief fund
• Give someone a “just because” gift
• Bake treats for your neighbors
• Send a handwritten card to a loved one
• Sponsor someone’s entry to a local event
• Invite someone new to dinner
• Buy books for a school library
• Pay for someone’s medicine at the pharmacy
• Drop off canned goods at a food bank
• Surprise a teacher with a gift card
• Send a surprise delivery to an isolated neighbor
• Sponsor a class field trip
• Donate blankets to a homeless shelter
• Leave flowers in a public place for someone to find
• Pay for someone’s grocery bill
• Write and send letters to deployed military members
• Sponsor a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need
• Purchase warm clothes for a homeless shelter
• Take someone on a grocery run
• Donate gently used toys to a family in need
• Surprise a child with holiday treats
• Compliment three people today
• Donate $5 to a local food bank
• Buy lunch for a coworker
• Help a senior neighbor with errands
• Leave a thank-you note for your mail carrier
• Drop off books at a children’s hospital
• Write encouraging messages on sticky notes
• Give a $10 gift card to someone in need
• Pay for a young family’s lunch
• Buy a warm meal for a homeless person
• Read a storybook to kids at a library
• Deliver a surprise treat to a nearby nursing home
• Treat a classroom to new supplies or books
• Pay for someone’s gas at the station
• Take a family on a Thanksgiving grocery run
• Leave a gift card on a grocery store shelf
• Bring coffee and donuts to a community center
• Donate toys to a local children’s shelter
• Treat a grandparent to lunch
• Deliver a thank-you card to a local nurse
• Volunteer at a soup kitchen
• Make a donation to a children’s sports program
• Offer to babysit for free
• Leave a generous tip for a waiter
• Create holiday cards for a care facility
• Support a local youth scholarship fund
• Send flowers to a friend or coworker
• Buy dinner for a local student
• Sponsor groceries for a single parent
• Gift a family a Thanksgiving dinner for 10
• Bring breakfast to an office team
• Buy a coat for someone in need
• Volunteer at an animal shelter
• Pay for a child’s dance or sports class
• Offer carpool assistance for a family
• Send gift baskets to a pediatric hospital
• Offer yard work for an elderly person
• Surprise someone with their coffee order
• Donate art supplies to a youth program
• Treat an essential worker to lunch
• Donate gently-used books to a community center
• Buy coffee for teachers at a local school
• Donate a children’s book to a library
• Pay for someone’s haircut
• Send flowers to a retirement home
• Help a family with utility bills
• Give a bus pass to someone
• Surprise a teen with a new book
• Gift a family game night kit
• Sponsor a child’s after-school program
• Deliver holiday treats to a shelter
• Offer tutoring help to a student
• Invite a neighbor to a Thanksgiving dinner
• Help fund a local arts project
• Send thank-you notes to a local hospital team
• Donate pet supplies to an animal shelter
• Give a gift card for groceries
• Support a youth organization with a donation
• Treat a family to a holiday outing
• Sponsor a community event for the holidays