Valentine’s Day comes once a year, but you can make a big difference in people’s lives all year long just by spreading a little love and kindness. Whether it’s a simple gesture that brings a smile to someone’s face, or a random act of kindness that touches another’s heart, there is so much good that comes from spreading positive energy into the world. Making a difference through love and kindness is powerful; and the best part – it can happen any time of year!
A Little Love Goes a Long Way
When you show kindness towards others, it makes them feel loved and cared for, and it helps foster your inner happiness and peace. Doing good for others means you’re doing good for yourself.
These three inspirational ideas are ways you can spread love, show you care, and make a positive impact on the lives around you, including your own. They can be done on Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Showing gratitude towards another person doesn’t have to involve a grandiose gesture or an extravagant gift exchange. A simple act like saying "thank you" or “I appreciate you” validates a person’s impact on your life. Even complimenting a stranger can make them feel good about themselves.
With an attitude of gratitude, you’re expressing a deeper sense of appreciation of kindheartedness. The next time your given the opportunity to show an attitude of gratitude, remember that a few kind words can mean more than any store-bought gift.
Helping From the Heart
Helping from the heart is a selfless way to make a meaningful and lasting impact on someone’s life. Donating goods to a local shelter, volunteering your time, or taking care of household chores without being asked can create a kinetic energy that encourages others to do the same. Your act of selflessness can go a long way for both of you because it creates contagious positivity.
Peach State believes in the power of giving back by creating good in local communities and helping neighbors thrive. Each year, Peach State donates time, materials, and money to organizations in our service area through the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. With the help of our members and community, together we are able to make a difference helping combat food insecurity, providing scholarships and educational grants for students and families, supporting local art initiatives, and so much more.
The foundation is supported by our C.A.R.E.S. Visa Debit Card program as well as contributions from outside donors. For every purchase made with a Peach State Visa Debit Card, Peach State donates a nickel to the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, which supports non-profits, school systems, and the arts in the communities within our footprint.1
Kindness is a Gift that Keeps on Giving
The expression “pay it forward” means that you take someone’s kindness or generosity towards you and pass it along to someone else. It could be opening a door for someone or grabbing coffee for a co-worker. The beauty of gift giving is the inspiration it holds in encouraging people to share their feeling of gratitude with others.
The next time you’re picking up lunch for yourself, purchasing a gift for a special celebration or paying for something you need, use your Peach State Visa Debit Card because when you do, you’ll be doing your part in spreading the gift of giving.;Use your Peach State Visa Debit Card instead of cash or other cards to help pay it forward in your communities.
Remember, Be Kind to YOU Too
Helping from the heart is a selfless way to make a meaningful and lasting impact on someone’s life. Donating goods to a local shelter, volunteering your time, or taking care of household chores without being asked can create a kinetic energy that encourages others to do the same. Your act of selflessness can go a long way for both of you because it creates contagious positivity.
Peach State believes in the power of giving back by creating good in local communities and helping neighbors thrive. Each year, Peach State donates time, materials, and money to organizations in our service area through the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. With the help of our members and community, together we are able to make a difference helping combat food insecurity, providing scholarships and educational grants for students and families, supporting local art initiatives, and so much more.
1 $0.05 per transaction of Peach State Federal Credit Union’s merchant interchange income from our Visa Debit Card program is used to benefit the communities we serve. We will determine where/how funds are disbursed. This does not affect members’ accounts nor will any member information be disclosed. You will not incur any additional fees or charges from this program. Merchant interchange income is derived from fees that a merchant pays to accept credit/debit card payments. The C.A.R.E.S. program may or may not apply to ATM transactions, certain commercial transactions, or other transactions not processed by Visa.
