A special story of kindness…
Sharing a special story we received that reinforces why we do what we do. “Ripples of Kindness” has never been more true.
Good morning, friend! I wanted to share a story my coworker told me today.
She told me that last night she and her partner took their kids for a walk in Forest Lake. Close to the shelter area, there was a pair of mittens, a hat and a scarf clipped to the low branches of a tree. On these items was a tag: "I'm not lost. I am yours." On the other side, the tag said "Inspired by One Good Deed."
Our hearts at OGD are full knowing that the reach of our collective kindness touches more than just the intended recipients.
‘Scarf bombing’ is helping keep people warm in the winter months
Sydney Page February 2, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. EST
“The act of leaving handmade garments in public places when it’s cold out has spread across Canada and the U.S.”
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WCCO News
100+ volunteers put out cold weather gear for those in need at Twin Cities parks
Riley Moser January 7, 2024 / 6:32 PM CST / CBS Minnesota
“MINNEAPOLIS — A feel good event is marking its seventh year as a volunteers work to spread the message of kindness.
The group One Good Deed put on a "scarf-bombing" at four metro area parks — Loring Park and Cedar Avenue Field Park in Minneapolis, and Kellogg and Rice parks in St. Paul.”
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CCX Media
ONE GOOD DEED’S ‘SCARF BOMB’ SPREADS WARMTH IN RECORD NUMBERS
Emily Haugen Monday, January 8, 2024
“One Good Deed, a Golden Valley-based nonprofit, held its seventh annual “scarf bomb” over the weekend. Its quest to keep people warm proved to be bigger than ever with nearly 550 bags of warm clothing spread across Twin Cities parks.
The nonprofit brought two busloads of volunteers to four parks in Minneapolis and St. Paul: Loring Park, Cedar Avenue Field, Rice Park and Kellogg Park.”
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Links to Hometown Source Articles
Interview with KSTP-TV
One Good Deed ‘Scarf Bombing’
Brett Hoffland & Ashley Halbach KSTP January 7, 2024 - 1:16 PM
“For the seventh year in a row, volunteers will ‘scarf bomb’ at a few local parks. The event distributes winter clothes, including hats, scarves, and other warm items, across parks with a note for people who find the items to take them for free.
One Good Deed Founder Michelle Christensen sat down with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Brett Hoffland to talk about the annual event and why it is so meaningful.
This year, items will be distributed at four parks: Loring Park and Cedar Avenue Field Park in Minneapolis and Kellogg Park and Rice Park in St. Paul.”
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Kare 11
One Good Deed hosts 7th annual 'scarf bomb'
www.kare11.com Jan 8, 2024
“On Sunday the Golden-Valley-based nonprofit gathered warm clothing and winter essentials, then the items out for those experiencing homelessness at area parks.”
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CCX Media
GOLDEN VALLEY NONPROFIT DISTRIBUTES WARM CLOTHES, COMPASSION
Emily Haugen Thursday, December 28, 2023
“Every year, Golden Valley nonprofit One Good Deed holds its Scarf Bombing event.
This campaign brings warm clothing to unsheltered populations in Twin Cities parks.”
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