70 Acts of Kindness and Gratitude: Celebrating 70 Years of Service
November 13, 2025 | Category: Article
This November, as we celebrate both Thanksgiving and our 70th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the incredible kindness that’s fueled Cetronia Ambulance Corps since 1955. For seven decades, our community’s support has kept our mission alive, and in honor of that, we’re encouraging 70 Acts of Random Kindness and Gratitude throughout the month!
Acts of Kindness in the Community
1.Hold the door open for someone.
2. Buy a coffee for the person behind you.
3. Write a thank-you note to a local police officer, firefighter, EMT, Paramedic, or Paratranist worker.
4. Donate blood or platelets.
5. Offer to rake leaves for a neighbor.
6. Bring treats to your local fire, police, or EMS station.
7. Volunteer at a community food pantry.
8. Pay someone’s expired parking meter.
9. Leave a positive review for a local business.
10. Compliment a stranger.
Ways to Give Thanks to Healthcare Heroes
11. Send snacks or thank-you cards to hospital staff.
12. Post a message of appreciation for first responders on social media.
13. Thank your doctor, nurse, or paramedic the next time you see them.
14. Share a story about how EMS helped you or your loved ones.
15. Support your local ambulance corps through donations or volunteering.
16. Tag Cetronia Ambulance Corps in a post of gratitude!
17. Nominate a healthcare worker for a community award.
18. Deliver homemade goodies to your local urgent care center.
19. Write “thank you” messages on sticky notes and post them around your workplace.
20. Participate in a CPR training class to learn how to help others.
Kindness Starts at Home
21. Cook dinner for a loved one.
22. Write a heartfelt note to a family member.
23. Spend an evening device-free with family.
24. Surprise someone with breakfast in bed.
25. Clean up without being asked.
26. Call an old friend just to say hello.
27. Donate gently used toys or clothes.
28. Leave encouraging notes in lunchboxes.
29. Offer to run errands for someone who’s busy.
30. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.
Acts of Gratitude for the Environment
31. Pick up litter during your walk.
32. Recycle properly and encourage others to do the same.
33. Plant a tree or a native plant.
34. Use reusable bags and bottles.
35. Carpool to reduce emissions.
36. Turn off lights and unplug devices when not in use.
37. Donate old electronics responsibly.
38. Support local farms and markets.
39. Share environmental awareness posts online.
40. Bike or walk instead of driving when you can.
Supporting Our Community
41. Donate to a local nonprofit organization.
42. Sponsor a family in need during the holidays.
43. Bring blankets or coats to a homeless shelter.
44. Volunteer for a community cleanup day.
45. Attend a local charity event.
46. Write letters to military members or veterans.
47. Support small businesses with local shopping.
48. Share resources for mental health awareness.
49. Help a student with their homework or mentoring.
50. Drop off pet supplies at an animal shelter.
Spreading Positivity Every Day
51. Smile at people you pass on the street.
52. Let someone go ahead of you in line.
53. Leave quarters at a vending machine or laundromat.
54. Compliment a coworker’s effort.
55. Send a surprise text of encouragement.
56. Share a positive story instead of a complaint.
57. Thank your delivery drivers.
58. Bring donuts or bagels to the office.
59. Support a friend’s small business post online.
60. Leave an uplifting message on a community board.
Kindness Inspired by Cetronia
61. Thank an EMS provider for their service.
62. Learn more about what EMTs and Paramedics do.
63. Donate to Cetronia’s mission to support lifesaving care.
64. Share Cetronia’s anniversary post to spread awareness.
65. Attend one of our community events.
66. Encourage someone to apply for an EMS career.
67. Follow Cetronia on social media to stay connected.
68. Help teach kids about calling 9-1-1 responsibly.
69. Support emergency services through advocacy.
70. Perform your own “random act” inspired by our 70 years of service!