Kindness is contagious. That’s why the City of Meridian, with the help of many partners, observes DO THE RIGHT every April. The goal of the day is to encourage people of all ages to do something nice for the person to their right—whether it’s helping a neighbor drag their garbage can to the curb, handing a note of appreciation to a classmate, or buying coffee for a coworker. By taking the time to perform acts of service and kindness, we ensure that our community remains friendly, vibrant, and welcoming to all.
Spread the Word
Help us promote kindness by making sure everyone—friends, family members, neighbors, classmates, coworkers—knows about DO THE RIGHT. Here’s how you can help everyone discover our movement of compassion:
BEFORE DO THE RIGHT DAY
Tell everyone you know about Do The Right!
ON DO THE RIGHT DAY (APRIL 4, 2024)
Share your examples of kindness given and received!
BEFORE DO THE RIGHT DAY
Tell everyone you know about Do The Right!
ON DO THE RIGHT DAY (APRIL 4, 2024)
Share your examples of kindness given and received!
BEFORE DO THE RIGHT DAY
Tell everyone you know about Do The Right!
If your business, faith group, or organization is planning an act of kindness for this year's Do The Right campaign, we'd love to hear about your plans and help promote your efforts!
By filling out this quick form here », you're able to give us a heads-up about your ideas and also request some official Do The Right stickers to help with promotion.
For ideas about simple projects you can implement, consider:
Get Involved
There are countless ways to get involved with DO THE RIGHT this year, and the tabs below provide a number of opportunities. If you have a project or event of your own that you'd like to share, please contact dotheright@meridiancity.org.
Monday, April 1 - Thursday, April 4 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meridian City Hall, Ground Floor Lobby
On Do The Right Day (April 4, 2024), the front lobby of Meridian City Hall (33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642) » will feature an Appreciation Station stocked with cards, candy, and writing instruments. Visitors may stop by the Appreciation Station during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to assemble a gratitude gift that can then be given to someone as a token of appreciation.
If your business, faith group, or organization would like to set up an Appreciation Station in your own building, please reach out to dotheright@meridiancity.org! All you need to provide is a table and some space. We will supply you with a sign and some branded cards so that your visitors can decorate and sign their own gratitude gifts. Some groups choose to also provide grab bags / swag with their own group's branded content as an extra goodie for the gifts.
To celebrate our campaign of kindness, the West Ada Community Collaborative, JustServe, and the City of Meridian have teamed up to host a Do the Right Fair Community Event on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 PM, at Meridian Middle School (1507 8th St NW, Meridian, ID 83642 »).
The community is invited to do something nice at the Do the Right Fair by helping assemble Kitchen Kits for West Ada Community Schools (view donation signup »), donating blood to the American Red Cross (view volunteer signup »), donating non-perishable food to the Meridian Food Bank, labeling books at the Meridian Library District Mobile Bookmobile, doing special service projects at Meridian Middle School, or writing a kind note at the on-site #DoTheRight Appreciation Station.
JUSTSERVE.ORG & OTHER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
If you're interested in finding local volunteer opportunities you can participate in during, before, and after Do The Right Day, please visit JustServe.org » to find a variety of service projects in our community. Below are a few highlights:
➯ (ongoing) Donate hygiene supplies to the West Ada School District's Community Schools. More information here ».
➯ (ongoing) Donate new or gently-used clothing to the West Ada School District's Community Schools. More information here ».
➯ (ongoing) Sew memory bears and/or pillows for families experiencing the loss of a loved one. More information here ».
KINDNESS CARDS - IDEAS & INSPIRATION
For inspiration, consult our Kindness Cards » and pick one (or more!) small acts of kindness that you can implement.
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