In 2021, Insight Optometry embarked on a year-long challenge to spread kindness at work, with their patients, and within the Downtown Halifax business community as a way to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They were inspired by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation’s “Make Kindness the Norm” campaign.
Five years later, we are continuing their call to be kinder by acknowledging Random Acts of Kindness Day on Tuesday, February 17.
Join us by spreading some love and kindness to the Downtown Halifax businesses, and to each other.
This year, Random Acts of Kindness Day coincides with Lunar New Year 2026 which ushers in the Year of the Horse. Celebrated by millions around the world, Lunar New Year is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. 🧧
WONDERING HOW TO BE KIND TO OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES? HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:
- Dine-in, take-out or order delivery from a local restaurant or cafe (Check out all the great deals with Dine Around).
- Choose to shop at local, small businesses.
- Support your favourite businesses online by posting about them or sharing their post on your social media.
- Write a positive review on a review site to help them attract new customers.
- Tell family and friends about the small businesses you love.
- Sign-up for their newsletters.
- Buy a gift card to use later or to give as a gift.
- Surprise your favourite Downtown businesses with a special treat (e.g. coffee or flowers) from another local business.
- Give your favourite business a call or write them an email to see how they're doing. Everyone could use a little cheering up now and then!
Check out more of The Random Acts of Kindness Organization's ideas on how to be kind here.
There are so many more ways to support local and be kind to our Downtown Halifax businesses. Share how you're being kind with #RAKDTHFX.
Keep your eyes open for the Kindness Rocks hidden around Downtown Halifax after February 17.