Acts of Kindness

Celebrating 75 Years of Caring for Our Community
It’s your Advantage

75 Acts of Kindness

This year‑long initiative celebrates the compassion, generosity, and community spirit that define 1st Advantage and the members we proudly serve. Each Act of Kindness is designed to be small and simple—everyday gestures that create meaningful impact. Together, these moments will build something truly powerful for our community.

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We’ll be refreshing this page regularly, so follow along as new Acts of Kindness are added throughout the year.

    1. Donated treats, collars, blankets, and toys to Heritage Humane Society.
    2. Contributed toys and candy to support Edmarc’s Spring Fling, helping bring moments of joy to children receiving pediatric hospice care and their families.
    3. Colleagues came together to donate gowns, shoes, and jewelry for Love the Tree of Life’s Prom Dress Giveaway.
    4. Organized a Musical Instrument Drive that encouraged members and colleagues to donate gently used instruments. These donations will go directly to kids in the community through Soundscapes.
    5. When a colleague needed extra support as her family member was hospitalized, the team rallied together and raised funds to help lighten the load.
    6. We donated $12,000 to An Achievable Dream, a nonprofit that partners with public school districts to co‑operate schools in under‑served communities. Their model provides added resources and support to help level the playing field and open new opportunities for students.
    7. We proudly contributed $2,500 as a sponsor of the 2026 Holiday Lights Stroll, supporting the Center for Child & Family Services and its long‑standing mission to strengthen local children and families.
    8. We were delighted to sponsor the Spring Seafood Festival, supporting the Abingdon Ruritan Club and its year‑round work to uplift the community.
    9. Celebrated National Love Your Pet Day with a member giveaway, gifting a $75 PetSmart card to one participant who shared a photo of their beloved pet.
    10. In celebration of National Read Across America Day, we made a donation to The DeGood Foundation. Our donation will provide a full year of free books to 12 local children.
    11. Responded to an urgent need at the Peninsula SPCA, with colleagues bringing in bags and cans of kitten and puppy food to support their care for young animals.
    12. We partnered with York County to sponsor a building at Safety Town, helping young children learn essential life safety skills in a fun, hands‑on environment designed just for them.
    13. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Community Brain Injury Services, a nonprofit helping individuals rebuild independence and confidence after traumatic brain injury across Richmond and Hampton Roads.
    14. Helping the Wes Strong Foundation bring comfort and dignity to children in treatment through Warrior Pak donations.