For the thirteenth year in a row, mdgers performed Random Acts of Kindness to start the new year off on a charitable note. The initiative originally began in response to the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. To honor the 26 innocent lives lost, the agency performed 26 Random Acts of Kindness. Each year since, the mdg team has collectively performed good deeds throughout January — spending quality time (or sharing food) with strangers; donating supplies, clothes and gifts; and generally acting in ways that exhibit compassion for our communities and put a little more love into the world.

Abbey D. — gave out cake pops to grateful seat neighbors on a flight.

Sveta P. — participated in Angel Tree Initiative; got Sofia an American Girl doll, kids’ Bible, leggings, a top and a winter coat.

Rachel G. — purchased a coat and gloves as part of a school holiday donation drive.

Ashley R. — left a box of treats and snacks out all month long for any delivery drivers.

Kate F. — coordinated donation drive for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and created Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital.

Pri C. — visited a nursing home with her boys and their dog, Nila.

Sara B. — surprised coworkers with cookies.

Emily G. — hid Post-Its with kind messages in library books with her kids.

Shauna P. — left kind notes and lottery tickets in neighbors’ mailboxes.

Steph B. — brought towels and blankets to a shelter for cats and dogs.

Liz I. — baked and decorated cookies for her kids’ teachers.

Caiti V. B. — bought lunch for the crew renovating her bathroom.

Ingrid T. — bought lunch for the maintenance crew at the D.C. office.