Kiva.com facilitates micro-loans for individuals around the world to be able to fund their local businesses. Start with as little as $25. 96% of loans are repaid. Great program.

HandsOn is a volunteer matching website that is present in many cities around the US. Just Google “Hands On” and your city’s name to see if there’s a local HandsOn chapter.

From Emily’s List: Write a LinkedIn recommendation for someone on your team after finishing a big project (when your comments are fresh, rather than waiting for them to change jobs, etc.)

Another great list of ideas for generating kindness.

An Inc.com article of 31 acts of kindness.

DonorsChoose.com connects classrooms with patrons to purchase school supplies.

A cool list of ideas of things to do to generate an intentional act of kindness.

#GivingEveryTuesday is a series of weekly opportunities to come together to give, volunteer, and show kindness in shared moments with communities, causes, and countries around the world. Developed by the GivingTuesday leader community, #GivingEveryTuesday offers opportunities to increase civic participation, drive giving, and build connection and empathy.

A website where people can nominate friends and loved ones to receive kind letters from strangers.