September 9, 2010
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Nice-o-holics around the World
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108 Comment Responses to Nice-o-holics around the World
Nepal - Posted by: James on April 9, 2010
I was just talking to a friend of mine on how to build Eco-friendly toilets in the villages of Nepal. If you know some people who could guide and fund us or either one I would greatly appreciate it. Over 90% of Nepalese villages don't have access to toilets. No one taught them or they are not educated to learn on their own.
Right now I am working on building libraries in the villages, so far I am just about to complete one of them. I also need children’s books to fill the shelves. God bless and keep you! Loving Regards, James www.blfoundation.org
Food Needed in Ontario, Canada - Posted by: Sam Persons Parkes on January 19, 2010
The Kerr Street Ministries food bank serves over 5,000 needy residents of Oakville. When the youth show up for the after-school program they are hungry! We need nutritious snacks to feed them. Great ideas are crackers, cheese, popcorn, fruit, veggies & dip and home baked goods. Snacks can be dropped off at the office during office hours or call Michelle Lockhart at 905 845-7485 ext. 237.
you dont need to spent alot to give - Posted by: Latisha on December 11, 2009
Good to know theres so much good around. When i was a child people like all of you gave to me toys during christmas time, close to ware, and food to eat when money was tough, so on behalf of all the children and the struggling I would like to thank you and tell you today i am giving as much as possible. Like toys for tots I went to the dollar store and bought 10 toys. Thats ten smiling children on christmas day, It doesnt take much to please a child just a dollar, trust me i know. Today i went to kmart to get a hat and maching gloves for a child- Spiderman-60 percent off. 3 dollars and you get a warm happy kid.
Beck46 - Posted by: Shirley Harrington-Moore on October 14, 2009
My 'Do One Nice Thing' project is to provide knitted shawls for people in the two nursing homes in my home town. So far I've donated 4 and have 2 more under construction. I've also sent 3 boxes of school supplies to Afghanistan and have 3 more waiting to be sent. It's great to be able to 'Do One Nice Thing'. SH-M
Do One Nice Thing in Canada - Posted by: Janet on August 30, 2009
I work in public libraries and am interested in literacy. I am wondering about seniors in addition to children needing books.
Any assistance anyone? - Posted by: Rumika Joshi on August 29, 2009
He really needs help! Please take a look at http://bit.ly/MM93I You may reach him through his mobile number provided in the blog. Else, you may reach me at rumika.joshi@gmail.com. What I am focussing on here is: 1. Collect some fund which would be helpful for his children's education. 2. Tie up with a few good doctors who can provide assistance for his operation. Fire questions on me to check my credibility :) Thank you all!
Become Peace 2009 - Posted by: Monica Kramer on July 8, 2009
Hi Everyone. On 09-09-09 we are inviting the whole world to come together and promote peace and create random acts of kindness. Please follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BecomePeace2009 and let us know what peace means to you and provide links so we can share that with the whole world. Can we come together and have one million people promoting peace on the same day at the same time? Let's do it! Namaste. www.PodChicks.net
British Student Buys Tanzanian Orphanage - Posted by: Malladi Murthy on June 28, 2009
Amy Lambert, 24, a student at Bath University, volunteered at the Kichijo home for AIDS orphans in Tanzania during her summer vacation. When she returned home, she raised 30,000 British Pounds to buy the orphanage, founding We Are Collecting. Volunteers are needed to help the children.
changing the world - Posted by: Mary on June 25, 2009
In my opinion, nice-oholics ARE changing the world, one small, nice gesture at a time. Thanks, Debbie, for bringing us together, reminding us that EVERY gesture matters, and that this is a daily choice. We cannot always choose what happened. We CAN choose how we decide to respond to what happens.
Family Volunteer Blog - Posted by: J.C. Lavin on June 19, 2009
I just started the Family Volunteer Network to teach parents and kids to work together on volunteer projects around the world. My aim is to bring families together and teach kids empathy and a lifelong love of volunteering. I have links to sites all highly rated by Charity Navigator in addition to general info on how to talk to your kids about sensitive issues. It's for parents of kids from kinder to 12th grade.
http://www.familyvolunteernetwork.blogspot.com. Yeah I know I should have made the name shorter. Check it out and let me know what you think or if you have links or ideas I may be able to share with readers.
Children in Nepal - Posted by: James Luitel on May 17, 2009
The Beam Life Foundation helps needy children in Nepal, and welcomes your support.
Live H2o & Water to Darfur - Posted by: Sheri on May 5, 2009
We welcome those volunteers who have been searching for a very important event for our Blue Planet & getting Water to Darfur. Please view our PSA that Dr Michael Beckwith helped create. Thank you all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt7iLXEmloU
Teach America - Posted by: Jase Preston-Yocom on April 14, 2009
I know this isn't a brand new idea, but something that I do to help out in my community is volunteer. I am a certified ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) instructor and tutor for the Morse Institute here in Natick, MA. It's a great way to utilize my skills and to help someone else learn something new.
Gift Your Stuff - Posted by: Sandra van der Lingen on March 17, 2009
Hi, I try to get a website off the ground which should make it easier for people to donate used goods to charity. The url is www.giftyourstuff.org. I started it because I was frustrated about the fact that it's not always easy to donate stuff to charity.
I live in Mumbai, a city with many needy people but even here it takes time and energy to find the right charity. At the moment we only listed charities from Mumbai but we plan to add charities from other cities/countries as well.
If you know of a charity in need of goods, let us know and we will post the info on the giftyourstuff.map.
Help Bush Fire Victims in Australia - Posted by: Margaret on February 14, 2009
ASKING - Posted by: tuan on February 14, 2009
I come from Vietnam. how can i send things to children in Afghanistan?
Thank you! The address and information is on our page: "Ideas: Back to School in Afghanistan" -
http://www.doonenicething.com/d1nt-ideas.php?cat=72
SOLES - Posted by: Brittany Olin on February 12, 2009
Good Work - Posted by: Sunil on November 5, 2008
Hi D1NT Team, All of u r really doing an amazing work. I really appreciate it. I have started helping more n more to others without expectations. I want to share an incident from last month.
It was Tuesday and i had to rush to office for some urgent work which i was suppose to deliver on Tuesday, some development, testing and follow-up tasks of the IT-Industry programming works. So, when i reached the PETROL pump, i thought of getting some fuel filled up since it was very less in my Motor-Bike. I stopped at the fuel station and started filling up the petrol. Now,as soon as i completed filling the fuel, i saw that one boy, aged around 20 years, requesting the Staff to give him the PETROL in a Bottle. That boy's motor bike was stopped due to lack of petrol around 2 kms away. After many requests staff said that that it is against the LAW to give the petrol in bottle.
That boy seems to be very dis-appointed and and helpless. SO i decided to help him. I filled some more petrol in my bike and then and then later gave it to that boy, all these took more than 30 mins and i was late for office, my work was delayed but still i felt happy since i had helped someone which he would always remember. Also it he would help some other person in future :)
Great Idea ! - Posted by: Mehul Patel on October 23, 2008
Mangile unhe milti hai, Jiske sapno main jAan hoti hai, Pankho se kuchh nahi hota, Honslo se udan hoti hai. Very good afford and great idea is "Do One Nice Thing". Keep it up.
Tomorrow will come. - Posted by: Phuong Nguyen on October 16, 2008
Hi there, I'm an international student in the US. Accidentally, I read an article about this organization. First, I think it's a right place for me to do a nice thing for poor and homeless people. I believe that kindness can connect people together. I would like to do one nice thing everyday in my whole life. It makes me feel happy and enjoyable. Second, I can find a place to help people, especially who are in need all over the world. Thank you for what you've done to make the world better place to live.
Joining today! - Posted by: Diana Metal on October 12, 2008
What a wonderful idea!!
hoping to be a nice-oholic in bangalore - Posted by: rachna rajiv rao on October 5, 2008
came across this wonderful page while looking for some volunteering work. i would consider myself blessed if i could reach out to anyone in need. i just do not know any better than donating money. if any bangalorean out there knows how , please email me at rachnarajiv@rediffmail.com.
great - Posted by: Anh Hong on October 3, 2008
I have just know your website.I feel very happy and wish to have chance to do something significant.How can I join with you?
Help victims of the flood in Bihar, India - Posted by: D1NT on September 1, 2008
More than a million people have become homeless as a result of flooding in Bihar. You can help by making a donation to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), which is providing health care, sanitation and other humanitarian aid in the area.
Children's Hospice in the UK - Posted by: Cathy on August 20, 2008
Do you like to make handmade cards? There is a wonderful children's hospice in England who will gladly accept them. Whether they are blank cards or those that have writing inside of them, they are more than welcome. They also accept stickers and Arts and Craft Supplies, so if there is something that you wouldn't mind sharing with the children do send it along.
Demelza House Children's Hospice, Rook Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 8DZ UK. Attn: Tricia Gambell. (You can tell her the "Sunshine Club" sent you. :)
South Africa? - Posted by: Jen on August 14, 2008
Is there anyone in Durban, South Africa, who would like to share ideas on how we can "do one nice thing"? Email me - jenhack@mweb.co.za
Pouring or Wastage of Milk and Oil - Posted by: Manish Thakkar on July 30, 2008
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It is observed that in Temple’s so many people pours MILK on Shivling in Shiv mandir and OIL on the Murti of Hanuman and Shani Mandir. By pouring of this Valuable Foods like Milk, Oil, Madh, Ghee etc.. , it flows DIRECTLY into the Gutter.
By wastage of these materials - is GOD going to be Happy ? Will this not be a SIN ? If this Valuable Foods will be Distributed in the form of “PRASAD” to the to Ashram or Needed [Poor ] People then this articles can in real sense be Treated as Offering to GOD. Will this not be a VIRTUE ? Expecting the favourable action from your end to save the wastage of Milk & Oil. As without your support, We are helpless.
Honor the past Assure the Future - Posted by: Dianne Watkins on July 23, 2008
Who in the Do I Nice Thing organization will assist me as I work to preserve and protect the Belgian Friendship Building? It is the Belgian Pavilion of the 1939 New York World's Fair that was dismantled and relocated to Virginia Union University in Richmond. Its original carillon rings out of Hoover Tower of Stanford University. The connection to Stanford University was suppressed until 2004 when my brother and I located the carillon. For further information, please see http://www.bellsforpeace.org You will not regret participating in this internation endeavor.
Water for a Crowd - Posted by: G K Agrawal on July 20, 2008
Your message "Take a cool drink to someone outdoors" reminds me of an incident:
It was a sultry day when serpentine Q comprising poor and backward classes was there in Mumbai dadar in the hot sun to pay homage to their leader Baba Sahib DR. Ambedkar on his Birth Anniversary. There were women, small kids in their lap, old and young, having come from far off places, patiently waiting to pay their homage to their leader who had been like God and Messiah to them in their social uplifting and getting a constitutional right for them for reservation in govt jobs.
There was no drinking water arrangement for a big crowd running into thousands and i felt moved seeing their pity. i went home, collected some big containers, mobilized some help from teen age'rs and started serving water to them which went on till late in the night. This gave me such an immense peace, tranquility and heavenly happiness which could not have been possible otherwise.
I will welcome any opportunity under your banner to serve poor, needy, women, men, children, old and destitute in Mumbai.
What a beautiful message - thank you. - Debbie
Plant a Tree - Posted by: Krupa on June 26, 2008
With global warming effects, we want to grow more & more trees because that will save our life.
Sanjay, an exceptional friend - Posted by: Rajesh Mistry on June 24, 2008
Mr. Sanjay H. Bhatt is a very gentle person & is my best friend in my life. Any time he is ready to help me without any expectation & by spending his own money. - Rajesh in South Korea
Books for Nigeria - Posted by: Babatunde Elizabeth on June 18, 2008
I am a young Nigerian who desires to improve her society in the best possible way. I established the G’READING BOOK CLUB early last year with the aim of providing an access for people, both old and young, in my area to have books to read and acquire knowledge through reading. Books, especially novels and self-improvement books are quite expensive in my locality, so I felt that having a book club in the area would solve the problem of affordability and equally help improve the literacy level in the community.
I would be grateful if you would send new or used books to us: G’READING BOOK CLUB, 34 Aderupoko Street Iwaya, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Yours faithfully, Babatunde Elizabeth
Nice Thing in Uganda - Posted by: SSEKIWERE KIZITO on June 16, 2008
ON A FINE MORNING OF MONDAY 16TH JUNE 2008 AS I WAS MAKING MY WAY UP LUWUM STREET [KAMPALA] TO THE INTERNET CAFE, I MET A BLIND MAN WHO HAD FAILED TO MAKE HIS WAY THROUGH THE HEAVY TRAFFIC.I ACTED BY INSTINCT AND HELPED HIM OUT AND THEN I CONTINUED ON MY WAY.
helping the people always - Posted by: deepak on June 15, 2008
Hi!what a great idea is this!India is a country where every person wish to help others without any such types of intentions to \"Do one nice Thing\".But this tendency is changing now .People are getting self centered and do not bother about hardships of others.I am living in a small city of Jalgaon & helping others always but this idea transform me to do nice things daily.I am also in environment field & founder of Orchid Nature club in Jalgaon. Any one interested in such activities can contact me on deeptamboli@gmail.com or on cell no.09226967934.I love to join friends.
NAMASKAR ! - Posted by: Dr AGRAVAT MIRATBHAI K on June 12, 2008
This is such a great idea!!! I read your article in Gujarati magazine Chitralekha and visit your site. I really appreciate your work. I always feel better when I help poor or aged people. This is very nice idea. I always feel like heavens when I help them. I always think that if God gives this beautiful human body to me so I do some thing good for others. Every year I pay the school fees of one child whose father is no more and his mother want help. If there are people from Gujarat (near to Ahemadabad) and are already a member of this site then do let me know the activities that they are carrying our as I am also interested to spend my Saturday and Sunday for them. Keep in touch
Softball in Iraq - Posted by: Ann Eichorn on June 11, 2008
I read that a LT Evers had organized a softball team in Iraq. I would be interested in hearing from LT Evers and see if there is anything else we can do to help her. I would love to hear from her..
Our Vitamins Reached Haiti - Posted by: Nancy Spates, MD on June 8, 2008
Thanks so much for Do One Nice Thing and all the vitamins, contributions, words
of support, and prayers. It meant so much to all of us (55) who went to
Mirebalais, Haiti to know that total strangers cared. 2200 children, including
700 under age 5, received a three-month supply of vitamins. Every time we gave a
bag or bottle of vitamins, we knew generous people in the "First" World back home
do care about what will happen to the children and people of Haiti, and those who
are hungry in the rest of the world. Pictures are posted at haitioutreachmission.org.
Will you help me do something nice?......... Gujarat (India) - Posted by: Kajal Patel on June 8, 2008
This is such a great idea!!! I read your article in Gujarati magazine Chitralekha and visit your site. I really appreciate your work. I always feel better when I help poor or aged people. This is very nice idea. I always feel like heavens when I help them. I always think that if God gives this beautiful human body to me so I do some thing good for others. I was started one of the food blog for donates my recipe for a Feed a Hunger Child in India Site: http://kajaldreams.blogspot.com
Every year I pay the school fees of one child whose father is no more and his mother want help. If there are people from Gujarat (near to Ahemadabad) and are already a member of this site then do let me know the activities that they are carrying our as I am also interested to spend my Saturday and Sunday for them. Keep in touch kajalkpatel@yahoo.com
I would like to help too - Posted by: manisha on June 8, 2008
Hi, I want to spend my weekends to do nice things. I can help with teaching voluntarily. I stay in Mumbai and will prefer to do the work in Mumbai. I can be contacted at manisha.m.16@gmail.com All the best for all D1NT samaritans. It is really overwhelming to know that there are so many people across the globe doing all good things and let us all pledge to make this world a better place to live.
Do one nice thing in India - Posted by: Vipul on June 7, 2008
In our country (India) in our state (Gujrat) in our language (Gujrati) one
proverb is very famous: No one has rights to take a meal before do one nice thing.
Easter Seals - Posted by: Kari Balsat on June 7, 2008
Help if you can! I am committed to raising $1,000 for Easter Seals which help people with disabilities everywhere! Here is my web page through Easter Seals if you would like to donate. Thanks and god bless! http://www.easterseals.com/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=2098&px=2423559
MUMBAI - help elders - Posted by: Archana on June 4, 2008
From my friend Rahul: I want to introduce you to an non-profit that I have been involved for a long time.
Founded by my father in 1980, Narmadaben Charitable Foundation Trust - NCF
http://ncf.cfsites.org, has set up 2 Homes for the Aged at CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Since it was set up, at any time approx 100 elders stay there. Typically, mobile and retired elderly without children, those whose children are abroad/away, those constrained by space in expensive Mumbai or widow/widowers.
NCF charges the elderly nominally (Food & stay ~ Rs 3200/person/month) on a *'no profit, no loss'* basis. The idea is to provide an ambience for them to enjoy the remainder of their lives in company of *hum-umar *individuals, whom they can call friends.
We are keenly seeking people who could spare their time for various activities we conduct there. We are even open to ideas on how to introduce more activities and make their life more fun, more meaning. Those of us in and around Mumbai + interested in coming over, are welcome to visit with me - I visit on most Saturdays typically.
We are keen on an association with institutions which would like to study the phenonmenon and science of ageing/ gerontology.
Please also feel free to pass on this info to those elderly (and their relatives) who need these services could take adequate advantage of the facilities.
Regards, Rahul rahul.mehta@gmail.com.
HAND - Posted by: David Ward on June 3, 2008
HAND - Have A Nice Day is an idea that I'd like to realise here in Milan. I want people to help others to have a nice day, whatever this might imply. If you want to know more send me an email: daward@tin.it
A Library in Tanzania - Posted by: Chrissy on June 3, 2008
Hi all! What a wonderful network of people, places, and good intentions. I'd like to offer you all the chance to learn more about one little village in Tanzania, East Africa. The Imbaseni Free Library was opened in 2005 by Jifundishe (that means "help yourself!" in Kiswahili) in the rural village of Imbaseni, and has since been a tremendous resource to local children and adults in this area. Our little library has begun to show signs of wear and tear and we are currently fundraising for a new, sturdier, and longer-lasting facility! If you'd like to learn more about our library and other programs, please visit our website: www.jifundishe.org. Thanks!
Help for kids in Liberia - Posted by: Vita Tue on May 19, 2008
Community Development Outreach (CDO), is a not-for-profit organization in Liberia. Our country on the West of Africa, has just ended a devastating decade-plus civil war that killed over 250,000 people and destroyed the basic productive sectors of the Liberian economy.
CDO helps under-served kids and youths in the Borough of New Kru Town. It is a slum community with over 100,000 persons; youths constitute over 55% of this population. They survive on less than US$ 0.50 a day.
85% of the kids (3-10 years old) in the Nursery and Kindergarten Level do not have a befitting breakfast before entering class in the morning, nor even one balanced meal a day. This results in the poor academic performance of the kids - the future leaders of Liberia and a stouted growth. 80% of the kids do not carry a composition books, pencils, etc. to school.
In this light, the CDO is kindly soliciting assistance be it in materials or kind in giving a smile and future to the kids of Liberia. Conatct Vita Tue, Program Manager: vitaishmaeltue@yahoo.com
Willing to spend my weekends helping - Posted by: Rajesh P on May 17, 2008
Hi, I want to spend my weekends to Do nice things. I can help with teaching and also to impart computer education voluntarily. I stay in Delhi and will prefer to do the work in Delhi only. I can be contacted at rajeshp_69@yahoo.com All the best for all D1NT samaritans. It is really overwhelming to know that there are so many people across the globe doing all good things and let us all pledge to make this world a better place to live.
Library in Orissa, India - Posted by: Atish on May 13, 2008
the library called " Aaiana" in hindi means "MIRROR" is situated in my village in the state of orissa, india. Bcoz i believe knowedge is the mirror of the world through which u can see the world. i'm talking to other people to start same kind of library in my nearby villages. thanks, atish.
How to start ? - Posted by: sheetal on May 5, 2008
hats up to u guys - Posted by: atish on May 2, 2008
u r doing a amazing job,it is really heartning to know that there is some one who is thinking for these unfortunate ones.at any pt of our life we eat the fruits of the tree that we did not plant, so it is our duty n responsibility to plant at least a small garden for others. we r fortunate dat we have everything, but there r thousands of unfortunates like these children who needs our love n support. i'm doing my bit by opening a community library. so come forward friends, n do ur bit
Musical Instruments for the Philippines
- Posted by: Carol Olson Coote on April 29, 2008
Do you have any musical instruments that you don’t play anymore? Very needy kids in the Philippines would love to have some music in their lives. There are local people who can teach them, but they have no instruments.
If you live in or near Los Angeles and have any to give, please contact Mike at editor@centurycity.news.com for free pick-up. If you are in the Philippines, please contact Ed Artis at KnightsBrg@aol.com.
The kids would also love to receive baseball or softball equipment. They’re playing with wrapped mango pods.
Running in Memory of Harrison - Posted by: Catherine O'Connor - UK on April 28, 2008
Just a quick update for you - I completed the Bracknell Half Marathon yesterday - despite pouring rain, a thunderstorm, and dislocating my kneecap (old injury . . .) at 11.5 miles !!! Hurt like crazy and I can't walk today, but if I can raise money in memory of Harrison for Great Ormond Street, then it is all worthwhile. . .
THANK YOU so much to those of you who have donated - we are now over half way towards the ÂŁ1000 target. If you would like to donate and haven't had chance to do so yet, it is still not too late, and really easy to donate on line at http://www.justgiving.com/catoconnor. Thanks again to everyone who supported me in spirit. - Cat
Humanpath in Nigeria - Posted by: Prince Aroh Valentine, Esq on April 27, 2008
I wish to thank you for all the good works that you are doing to bring joy to the faces of people that have been denied the normal platform for growth and existence. You might not know the weight and strength of your services but only time will tell. Please keep it up.
I am the Founder of Humanpath a non profit and non governmental Humanitaian organization. We are committed now in the service to children and infants in homes for motherless babies here in Nigeria. (Onitsha, Anambra State)
Service to Humanity is a call to bring life to those who have lost hope. There is no joy to our life except only if we can make others happy. Thanks for All your good work. Remain Blessed.
The Pencil Project in India - Posted by: Maria Vick on April 21, 2008
At the Pencil Project, we give education a chance one pencil at a time. If you would like to help educate some children in India, please send a pack of pencils to: Child Aid Foundation, C.A.F. Road, Patamatalanka, Vijayawada, A.P. 520014 INDIA. Thank you!
Nirvanavan Foundation in India - Posted by: Nirvana Bodhisattva on April 20, 2008
The Nirvanavan Foundation is working in with a community which is traditionally into prostitution. We have built schools which help break the pattern of exploitation and give these young women and men alternative choices in their lives. It is a slow process; such long-established traditions do not change overnight. But much progress has been made already. Our giving is not charity. It is a sharing of what we have. And it is not just about money. We have arguably much more to gain than we have to give.
How you can help: Please send pencils, slate, papers, stationery's, books for library, Black boards, chalks etc. to Nirvanavan Foundation, Advaita Garden, VPO: Hajipur-Dadikar, Alwar-301001, Rajasthan, India
Can change the world - Posted by: Vianney on April 14, 2008
I love whatever is done by the Nice-oholics, keep it up with that great work. Please visit www.hopeforfutureangels.org and together we can change the future of these poor kids. Get me on trustvianney@yahoo.co.uk
putrhooseonthemap - Posted by: joboho on April 13, 2008
your site sings to my soul
hi - Posted by: ishwar on April 12, 2008
hi, i read about this site thru toi. iwould b happy to know more such nice-o-holics.gd.
Nice-oholics in Kuwait - Posted by: Suresh on April 11, 2008
Hi Vasan, Mail me at sureshrajanc@gmail.com and lets get started.
Sydney Australia - Posted by: Karen Baillie on April 10, 2008
While on holiday in the UK I heard the BBC interview and was touched. What a wonderful idea. I have lived in Korea previously and will get in touch with GOO Nam Gyeong and help provide skates for her schoolchildren. Lets keep passing this on. Congratulations Debbie.
Nice Things in Uganda - Posted by: Vianney on April 10, 2008
I have a great person in my life, am a Ugandan and I had all my school dues paid up by a German Guardian. I have devoted my free time volunteering for
www.hopeforfutureangels.org, helping orphans.
I wish you could get www.DoOneNiceThing.com to Uganda; Ugandans need to learn and begin doing one good thing every week.
Nice-o-holics in Kuwait - Posted by: Vasan on April 10, 2008
Hi... Seen some messages from Kuwait. RC Suresh, Suresh Rajan etc. Well, am interested and we are doing something in our own small way. Get in touch and we can make it bigger.
HELP LIVE WITHOUT WORRY - Posted by: DIPANKAR TALUKDAR on April 9, 2008
WORRY IS A ROCKING CHAIR THAT NEVER TAKES YOU ANYWHERE N THE TENDENCY TO BROOD N FRET NEVER SOLVED ANY PROBLEM YET.LETS DO THINGS TO RID EACH OTHERS WORRIES N BASK IN ITS HAPPINESS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE WITH SOME DEGREE OF ALTRUISM TO BEGIN WITH
My Role Model - Posted by: Akhter on April 8, 2008
Hi, while listening to your programme on BBC world service, I was bowled
over by your wonderful idea of do 1 nice thing, wonderful display of love which we
should all have for one another.
Please mind my English. As for the nicest person in my life, that has to be my
wonderful mother, Hazaran Bi Bi, who for me is the perfect role model, very kind
and brave, totally uneducated, but match for any professor, loves to help the
poor and needy. Whenever she goes home to Pakistan, she always has one suitcase
for herself and two to give away. No wonder she is the most loved person in the
village.
Skates for S. Korean Children - Posted by: Goo, Nam Gyeong on April 8, 2008
There are some elementary school students in South Korea who are skating champions, but they need some help.
The students practiced hard and they brought wonderful results. Last year they attended several national competitions and won many medals including the 43th Ganwon Provicial governor reward (Gold medai 13, Silver medal 13, copper 5), There are 20 speed skate players and 9 roller skate players among 55 students.
In 2008, the children set the goal: they want to win the championship flag at least 3 from three games and to be selected as 3 players of the Ganwon Province. So they practice so hard and have a wonderful coach, but they have many problems because there are no supporters. Their parents are poor and school can not receive support from the government, because there is no law for surpport.
The children need new 20 pairs of skates, because their old skates became too old to wear. Also they need uniforms for winter season. One pair of skates costs 1,200,000 (Korean). They are too far from the city, so when they need practice, they have to go to city to practice and pay for the entrance fee, transportation fee, and food. It took time one hour and half.
Roller skaters have no ground, so they have to practice at the road or at the parking place. Even if this kind environment, but they have hope to be good players at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The IOC did not decide to do it yet, but I hope the games held in Korea, because at that time I would like to invite the people who helped in the Korean war long time ago and want to say thanks a lot, also I want to invite people who raise our Korean children as their own children, and I want to invite misssionaries who helped Korea for long time so many ways. So I act as a supporter for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
My Daily Break - Posted by: Chris on April 8, 2008
Each day I take a "nice break"....I read the D1NT blog! Wow! Look at how many people across the world are participating..I am so proud to be one of them. Thanks for the continued inspiration, Deb!
Ways to Help Online - Posted by: Debbie on April 8, 2008
I LOVE IT that so many people are joining us from all over the world! Thank you! We have members in more than 80 countries (the list is here).
Here are some ways that people EVERYWHERE can help right now online just by clicking:
FreeRice.com: When you play the Free Rice game, free food will be donated through the United Nations World Food Program to starving people all over the world.
FreeKibble.com: Play everyday and free dog food will be donated to abandoned dogs in shelters.
eBay Giving Works...There are thousands of auctions that give to charities. When you shop on eBay, look for the charity ribbons. Or search for "charity". You can also list items to benefit a cause you care about.
www.GoodSearch.com. Pick a charity, then search as you normally would. GoodSearch makes a donation to your charity every time you search.
Donate a mammogram for free by clicking on www.TheBreastCancerSite.com
Donate food with just a mouse click at: www.TheHungerSite.com
Donate with just a mouse click to help animals: www.TheAnimalRescueSite.com
Donate with just a mouse click for rainforest conservation: www.TheRainforestSite.com
Donate free books to children with just a mouse click: www.TheLiteracySite.com
Donate for children's medical needs with just a mouse click: www.TheChildHealthSite.com
Any one from Kuwait - Posted by: Suresh Rajan on April 8, 2008
If there is any one from Kuwait, would like to hear from them. Lets do a nice thing together.
The kindness of strangers - Posted by: Susan on April 8, 2008
Nice-o-holics in Kuwait - Posted by: Suresh RC on April 8, 2008
Any Nice-o-holics in Kuwait ?
Switzerland - Posted by: Annelise on April 8, 2008
Is there anyone interested in starting a group in Switzerland?
can i help by giving time online.. - Posted by: sangeetha on April 8, 2008
hi..really sweet of u guys to help out:)let me know if theres anything that could be done online..i could surely..give my time for a good cause... keep smiling sangeetha.:)
come lets join hands - Posted by: Sharmishtha on April 6, 2008
i read the article on this site in the TOI, some days back.Since i am new, and do not know how things work around here,so i will appreciate if Nice-o-holics,in and around Pune would post there ideas,so that i can be able to help them out. its a novel effort to help out the needy and i am with you guys..thanks!
Nice things to do in Gujarat, India - Posted by: dinesh on April 4, 2008
any nice-oholics in Ahmedabad/Gujarat?
Little drops of water, little grains of sand,
Makes mighty oceans, makes mighty land . - Posted by: Sumit Roy on April 2, 2008
We all can contribute in our own little way to make this world a bit more beautiful than it was yesterday. Great venture by Debbie. Come on friends, let's join hands with Debbie, walking alongside her, in this high journey. Best wishes, Sumit in Kolkata rsumit35@yahoo.com
Anyone out there - Posted by: Jill Smith on April 1, 2008
I would like to do something nice for anyone in the UK or France and further on, love art and textile art and live on my own so don't meet others so is there anyone out there, Jill
Nice things to do in Pune, India - Posted by: seema on April 1, 2008
Any one in Pune? Would be really nice to form a group to bring love and goodness to those in need in this wonderful city.
We can make a difference - Posted by: Jennifer Coutinho on April 1, 2008
This goes out to all in India. There's a little village called Gaya, in Bihar where there are a set of children willing and eager to study against all odds, but unable to do so for lack of proper infrastructure and facilties. A group of friends scattered around the country have started a venture to help out these kids. The venture is still in its teething stage and they need all the help they can get. The members of the group have been taking regular attendance of the children attending the makeshift school, in order to ensure that efforts made by potential donors are not put to waste. Anyone interested in knowing more about this may please contact Ranjay Kumar on email. His ID is catchnaughty@hotmail.com. Sounds silly but he had created it some time back when his goals in life were not clear :-)
From Pune - Posted by: Pallavi on April 1, 2008
I read about the article on this site in TOI. It's great to know there are people like you guys on earth. Let me know if there are any nice-oholics from Pune visiting here. Here's the email address.. pallavi.a.t@gmail.com
Helllo - Posted by: Greetings from Delhi on March 31, 2008
Hi Everyone Though I have been involved in doing little good deeds in my own way, I somehow feel that I must be able to reach a wider group. So, I'm looking for new, innovative, effective ideas to make a difference thats unique in my own way. Since I am new, and do not know the way things work around here, I would appreciate if Nice-o-holics in and around Delhi would post their ideas here, which I will be able to act upon. Thanks!
gurgaon - Posted by: Ramakrishnan on March 31, 2008
I am at gurgaon Any Nice-oholics in gurgaon?
conservation - Posted by: Aashima on March 31, 2008
A girl called Aashima has always tried to help people as much as she can although she feels irritated of them. She greets all elderly citizens even she doesn't know them. For welfare of environment she has started a GREEN EARTH CONSERVATION CLUB which consists of enthu children.
proposal - Posted by: Aanand Chadha on March 31, 2008
we are Delhi based NGO. We are currently work on children development programme and running a weekend school for 20 kids. for this particular project we need your support, which will come forward in any term like stationery, elementary education books, drawing books, sketch books etc.
Bluewaves Welfare Society 96, Ground Floor, Gur Mandi New Delhi: - 110007 +91-11- 32439036 9911493891 www.bluewavesociety.org Mail us: bluewavesociety@gmail.com
Novel effort in today's turbulent world. - Posted by: Nibedita on March 31, 2008
Dear Debbie I saw an article in Times of India about this site. I simply marvel at your dedication for spreading goodness and motivating people to imbibe goodness for others. I am thankful to you for providing me a scope to think about my fellow beings. Many times it so happens that, even if I want to do something good, my circumstances don't allow me to do so. Ma be, just like this site which you started as a Monday exercise and could reach this stage, we can also start something good no matter how small it may be. Thanks for showing the true meaning of life. Bye Nibedita
Step towards a Better Earth - Posted by: anju lourembam on March 30, 2008
Its a great way to make the Earth a better place to live by contributing in the little we way we can.trying to give a chance to smile
from haryana - Posted by: jai ma;hotra on March 30, 2008
befor some days i read ur article, and thought its time to do some thing for our earth. i m with u guys.
also in nc - Posted by: Sue on March 30, 2008
Melissa and Lisa, I am also in NC, and saw your posts. Melissa, I read the article in the paper today, and found this website based on that also. Would love to hear about where you both are, and what you're doing with regard to these ideas.
Great idea! - Posted by: Megan on March 30, 2008
I'm also from NC and saw this story in today's newspaper - what a fantastic, uplifting idea!
Hello from NC - Posted by: cindy Trestman on March 30, 2008
Lisa, I too read the article in the paper today and thought what a great idea! Can't wait to participate and especially getting my kids involved.
From NC - Posted by: Melissa on March 30, 2008
Lisa...I am from NC, too!! There was an article in our local newspaper this morning featuring Do One Nice Thing. I sent an email to all of my friends encouraging them to sign up as well. Its amazing how much we can do together!!!
searching - Posted by: dr suresh krishnam on March 29, 2008
if Any Nice-o-holics in bangalore who is intended in doing nice things in life , keep in touch gokulamraju@rediffmail.com
Nice thing participants in the UK? - Posted by: on March 29, 2008
This is such a great and simple idea! Something that we can all participate in. Anyone else in the UK around the site? Would like to think so. If you'd like to get in touch please do. sally.rogerson@hotmail.co.uk.
Any Delhi Nice-o-holics - Posted by: Rajesh P on March 29, 2008
If there are people from Delhi and NCR and are already a member of this site then do let me know the activities that they are carrying out as I am also interested to spend my Sat and Sundays for them. In Mumbai I have carried many activities like teaching the slum and other backward communities, visiting the old age homes and spending time with them etc. So please let me know. Thanks.
Doing nice at Bangalore and Mumbai - Posted by: Raghunath Guruji on March 29, 2008
Hey everyone, keep up the 'nice' work... Here's an intro to our NGO.... Temple of Success is a movement with an aim to put a nice smile on every ailing lip. Thousands of people with tears in their eyes and pains in their hearts throng to the temple every day. They always come out with a broad smile on their faces and bundles of happiness on their shoulders.
What We Do Cure for all physical, mental and psychosomatic disorders. Solutions for every problem from personal, interpersonal, social, educational, psychological, financial and professional. Path for spiritual enlightenment. All this is possible through Divine Healing - the mother of all therapies in the world - is practiced at Temple Of Success. Cure for all physical, mental and psychosomatic disorders. Solutions for every problem from personal, interpersonal, social, educational, psychological, financial and professional. Path for spiritual enlightenment.
All this is possible through Divine Healing - the mother of all therapies in the world - is practiced at Temple Of Success. www.templeofsuccess.org
interested in helping - Posted by: annu on March 29, 2008
This website is a genuine effort towards providing for the needy. I can help the cause by doing something nice at least on Mondays. I will also try to spread the message of humanity. Thanks Debbie
searching - Posted by: dr suresh krishnam on March 29, 2008
any nice-oholics in bangalore or from karnataka
searchin - Posted by: shruthi on March 29, 2008
any nice-oholics in bangalore?
sincere attempt - Posted by: junaid on March 29, 2008
have surfed the site..and have to admit..its a real sincere attempt..a wonderful concept..hope to b associated for a good cause,thru this site, in the future
Mumbai calling - Posted by: kavita on March 29, 2008
Amazing - Posted by: sanjay sharma on March 28, 2008
The task you have taken up is really wonderful and I am willing to join such a social cause and would like to serve the humanity as well.
A Great Gesture - Posted by: Ashok Kumar Jain on March 28, 2008
I on behalf of my well-wishers and friends, wish Do1nicething.com a very fruitful and eventful growth in future. I am living in India, Punjab and look forward to be associated with the site and people of the same thoughts and emotions. I am interested in making a team of people who can work for the upliftment of deprived students, children and people of all age and creed. Interested persons can get in touch with me at ashokkjain121@sify.com or armyschool_tibri@yahoo.com for further strengthening this initiative by Debbie Tenzer. Let's come together and make a difference to the noble cause of humanity.
From Australia - Posted by: Noelene on March 28, 2008
Found your site by chance, what a wonderful idea, it has changed my thinking and now I do at least one nice thing a day I wouldn't have normally done, any others in Australia doing the same, just so WONDERFUL.
Canada eh? - Posted by: Casey on March 28, 2008
This is such a wonderful site! I am hoping there are some Nice-o-holics up my way here in Vancouver, Canada???? gypsycase@hotmail.com Casey
North Carolina nice-oholic - Posted by: Lisa on March 28, 2008
So glad I found this site, and I plan on doing something nice here soon, probably locally or utilizing the need over in Eden KY with school supplies. Just curious how many other's are here from the states and NC in particularly. Blessings, Lisa
Will you help me do something nice? - Posted by: Catherine O'Connor on March 28, 2008
Dear Nice-oholics all over the world, Will you help me do something nice? I am going to run 13 miles on Sunday 27th April to raise money for Great Ormand Street Childrens Hospital in London, in memory of Harrison Calvert who died last year, aged just 11 days old.
I am trying to raise money to help them purchase more essential equipment so that other young lives can be spared. Will you help me? Its going to be tough - I had a minor stroke a few years back, and Ive broken almost every bone in my legs at different times, but this means a lot to me! please check out my online fundraising site: http://www.justgiving.com/catoconnor THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART XXX
From Goa - Posted by: idrees haaziq on March 28, 2008
Just yesterday I came across this wonderufl site with great thought.
KENYANS DOING ONE NICE THING - Posted by: James Peter Kamau on March 27, 2008
That's right: Nice-oholics - Posted by: Soham Gupta on March 27, 2008
Yeah, we're all nice-oholics down here, in Debbie's world. And I am sure, that by uniting together, we can change the world. We can. We will. We have to. Do take care, Lotsa love, Soham, Admin, 'Life and Camera' http://www.flickr.com/groups/lifeandcamera/
INDIA - Posted by: Debbie on March 27, 2008
This week we have welcomed more than 1,000 new members in India. Many of them asked how to get in touch with each other. Do One Nice Thing does not have offices anywhere except in Los Angeles. But we don't need one! Post a message on this blog to find new friends near you.
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