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Share Random Acts of Kindness in Pinole, Hercules

Use the hashtag #PatchRandomActs on Twitter to spread the word about a selfless act you witnessed or experienced in your town.

Posted by Ivy Jacobson (Editor), February 15, 2013 at 08:10 pm

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Have you noticed your friends or neighbors making a difference in Pinole or Hercules? We want to know about it!

Whether it's taking a stray dog to a shelter, taking out trash for a sick neighbor or helping out in a community garden, every random act of kindness is appreciated by the community.

We want to see how many random acts we can inspire across the United States in the 905 communities Patch covers. If you know of someone who has done a good deed in Pinole or Hercules, tell their story in the comments section below. Also, be sure to spread the word on Twitter by using the hashtag #PatchRandomActs.

To keep the momentum going and help others pay it forward, share your favorite local charities in the comments section below.

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