500 good deeds across Amherst.
What we do together makes the difference.
From helping a neighbor shovel snow to donating to a local pantry, every good deed strengthens our community. Share your acts of kindness and help Amherst exceed our goal of 500 good deeds.
We’ve received 194 Good Deeds to date!
Submit Your Good DeedRecent Good Deeds
“ The Amherst Senior Center's Community Service Sewing Projects Club made 66 drawstring backpacks for OLV Elementary School! These bags will really help students! ”
— Senior Center Sewing Projects Club
“ APD and local fire companies raised $3,500 for Golisano Children's Hospital during a charity hockey game honoring Danny's memory. Thank you for the community's support! ”
— In Honor of Daniel Bechtel
“ A family in the Maplemere community organized an extremely successful breakfast food - food drive for the SHEF Cares Food Outreach Program! Thank you all who donated! ”
— Sweet Home Education Foundation
“ Thank you to those who take the time to say hello to a neighbor - we need more of that! ”
— F.E.
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On August 3, the Kiwanis Club of Amherst spread wood chips at Dellwood Park in Amherst. It ended up being a true community event with neighbors pitching in and helping spread the chips over the playground area.
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— Kiwanis Club of Amherst
“ A huge thank you to our volunteers from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce for spending time at Farmers Garden! ”
— Grassroots Gardens
“ Amherst Highway Department & SPCA rescued a group of ducklings stuck in a storm receiver. A big thank you to everyone involved in giving these lucky ducks a happy ending. ”
— Momma Duck
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Sweet Home HS Class of 1971 donated non-perishable food items and monetary donations to SHEF Cares Food Outreach Program to help Sweet Home families!
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— Sweet Home Education Foundation
“ Generous donors gave $6,000 to AMOW during the Give716 Campaign! Amazing! ”
— Amherst Meals on Wheels
“ The Clinical Innovation team at Independent Health got together to make greeting cards to support FeedMore WNY's Angel Card program. ”
— Saralin T.