The week is an initiative of Global Care, the Social Justice arm of the International Network of Churches movement, and they say, “kind may be at times simple, [but] it is not insignificant. In fact kindness can change a life, can lighten a load, can brighten a day and can just make life better for both the giver and the receiver of the kind act.

“Kindness is the oil that keeps the community functioning with a positive sense of humanity. In its essence kindness builds community.”

Here are 10 easy things you could do to spread a little love and kindness:

#1 say ‘I love you’ to someone you love Danielle Elder1 License

#2 bring someone coffee Unsplash (edited)

#3 let someone merge into your lane Alex Proimos (edited)1 License

#4 donate blood Bryan Jones (edited)1 License

#5 leave anonymous encouraging post it notes for strangers Tess Holgate

#6 send a friend an anonymous gift .matter.1 License

#7 send a thank you note to a soldier

#8 smile at a stranger Steven Guzzardi 1 License

#9 plant a tree USFS Region 51 License

#10 call a long lost friend DraconianRain1 License