12 Days of Service Challenge

The holiday season inspires generosity, but service does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Small, intentional acts of kindness can transform someone’s day — and your own. And here in Baltimore, even the simplest actions help strengthen our neighborhoods and support the people who make our city vibrant and resilient.

Here are 12 simple service ideas for your “12 Days of Service” challenge:

• Write a thank-you note to someone who helped you this year.

• Pick up litter on your block or in a neighborhood park here in Baltimore.

• Donate gloves or warm socks to a local community center

• Drop off a holiday treat for a neighbor.

• Call someone who may be lonely and check in.

• Offer to help a parent with childcare for an hour.

• Give three sincere compliments today.

• Share extra groceries with someone in need.

• Volunteer one hour at the Urban Life Center.

• Leave a positive note in a public space.

• Donate gently used winter clothing to support a Baltimore family.

• Spend time with someone who needs company.

Service is about presence, kindness, and connection — not perfection. By making these small choices daily, you help strengthen the Baltimore community and cultivate a sense of meaning that lasts far beyond December.