As part of our Bank on Kindness initiative and in celebration of our 100th anniversary, North Shore Bank has set a goal to complete 100 Acts of Kindness. We need your help — and it comes with the chance to win a fabulous prize!

The challenge starts today, and the rules are simple:

1. Perform an act of kindness. We’ve provided some ideas below, or you can get creative.
2. Take a photo of your act of kindness — you should be in it! (If you’re alone, a selfie stick may help.)
3. Send the pic (along with a description) to photos@northshorebank.com. Note that these photos may be posted on social media and in Shorelines.

For each act of kindness you complete between February 9 and March 31, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of these prizes:

• 8 hours of PTO
• 250 Bucket List (Seymour Salutes) points (two of these prizes are available)
• 6-month membership to the car wash of your choice (a $200 value)
• Just added March 23: Pizza lunch for you and your department or branch
• Just added March 23: $100 in free groceries
• Just added March 23: Meet-and-greet with NBA player Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks! (Deadline for this is March 28.)

The more kind acts you perform, the better your odds of winning. Please note:

• Opt for lower-cost or no-cost acts of kindness. The bank will not be reimbursing participants for this challenge.
• Consider indoor acts of kindness when possible. (Photos may be shared in the weeks to come, and will look timelier without snow in them.)
• Performing the same act of kindness multiple times will count as one entry into the drawing.
• Prize winners will be randomly drawn in April. One prize per winner.

All entries must be submitted by March 31, 2023. (But don’t wait! We’d love to hear from you sooner.) Our goal is to share one act of kindness per day for 100 days, from March 15 through June 22. Watch the bank’s social media accounts to see if your kind act is featured! If you have any questions, reach out to marketing communications manager AVP Kate Knox. 03149

Ideas for Acts of Kindness
1. Donate books to a Little Free Library.
2. Hold the door for a group of people behind you.
3. Leave a friendly or encouraging note on a public bathroom mirror.
4. Volunteer your time at a local nonprofit, like a food pantry.
5. Donate food to a food pantry.
6. Drop off blankets at a homeless shelter.
7. Bring snacks for co-workers or a group of friends.
8. Volunteer at a high school concession stand or sporting event.
9. Donate school supplies for a teacher in an underprivileged neighborhood.
10. Give away a bucket of toys to a local dog park.
11. Shop for or gather gently used books, toys, clothes, food, etc., to support a local donation drive.
12. Along with your tip, leave a nice note for your server on the receipt at a restaurant.
13. Leave a thank-you note for your mail carrier, waste collector, or other delivery person.
14. Donate flowers to a nursing home.
15. Check the Humane Society’s wish list and donate items for our furry friends.
16. Bring a meal or treats to your local fire station.
17. Donate blood.
18. High-five a random person on the street when you spot them being kind.
19. Read books, play board games, perform music, or volunteer to help with an activity at a senior living home.
20. Bring a bag of clothes to Goodwill.
21. Donate puzzles or games to a daycare or nursing home.
22. Let someone go ahead of you in line.
23. Let someone else take your seat on a crowded bus.
24. Donate hair to Locks of Love.
25. Post a nice note on the bulletin board at work.
26. Write a positive review online for your favorite local business.
27. Make a care package or treat for someone fighting cancer or another illness.
28. Hold the elevator for someone.
29. Make a drawing, painting, or craft for someone you care about.
30. Pay it forward — buy a coffee or food for the person behind you at the drive-thru.
31. Help clean up a mess or pick things up when someone has dropped something.
32. Paint some kindness rocks and leave them around town for people to find.
33. Help clean up your community — spend an hour picking up trash at a local park, beach, or roadway.
34. Return stray shopping carts at the store.
35. Bring in the neighbor’s garbage or recycling bins.
36. Organize a food or clothing drive.
37. Thank a veteran for their service.
38. Donate diapers to a family shelter.