Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday
Observed
the last Wednesday in August (since 1988)
Dates
Founded by
Lorraine Jara in August 1988
Member of
Sibling Events
Forgive Your Foe Friday
Motorist Consideration Monday
Sacrifice Our Wants for Other's Needs Sunday
Speak Kind Words Saturday
Thoughtful Thursday
Touch-A-Heart Tuesday
Tags
Love & Affection
Thanks & Appreciation
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Time, help, and advice are offered on Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday. These actions don't have to be anything grand—a small gesture can go a long way. Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday is part of Be Kind to Humankind Week, an "annual worldwide celebration of kindness" created in 1988 by Lorraine Jara.
How to Observe Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday
Any lending of the hand to a fellow human, whether it be with your time, assistance, or expertise are excellent ways to observe the day. The day's founder has suggested observing it in the following ways:
- Offer to bring in a neighbor's mail if they won't be home for a few days.
- Take an older friend or relative food shopping or to the doctor's office.
- Pick up any trash you see in your neighborhood and put it in the garbage.
- Put recyclables and trash in their appropriate bins.
- Wash the dishes after dinner.
- Help a classmate or coworker with their work.
- Don't leave things messy, clean up after yourself.