New Haven Residents Invited to Share Acts of Kindness

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Patch has launched a new program called "Good Deeds, Great Communities" that invites New Haven residents to submit stories about acts of kindness they have witnessed or experienced in their community. The initiative, sponsored by T-Mobile, will culminate in Patch selecting one community to receive a $500 charitable donation to a local nonprofit organization.

Why it matters

The "Good Deeds, Great Communities" program aims to highlight the many ways that people in New Haven support and look out for one another, fostering a stronger sense of community. By sharing these uplifting stories, the program hopes to inspire more acts of kindness and civic engagement across the city.

The details

Residents can submit their good deed stories through an online form on the Patch website. Submissions can be about acts the person performed themselves or witnessed someone else doing. The form asks for the person's state and ZIP code, which will be used to power a real-time leaderboard showing engagement across different communities. Patch will select one community to receive a $500 donation to a local nonprofit organization.

• The submission period for good deed stories is open through March 31, 2026.

What’s next

At the end of the submission period, Patch will select one community to receive a $500 charitable donation to a local nonprofit organization.