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February 14, 2025, will mark the fifth anniversary of United Acts of Kindness Day. With each passing year, the event has expanded its reach, transcending geographic, social, and digital boundaries to create meaningful change. Starting as a local celebration to commemorate the opening of First United Bank’s Dallas Uptown location, this initiative has since inspired millions of acts of kindness across the United States, with participation increasing each year and culminating in an astounding total of 1.4 million acts recorded through 2024.
2024
In a world often overshadowed by negativity, United Acts of Kindness Day serves as a beacon of light, illuminating the profound impact simple acts of kindness can have on individuals and communities alike. Inspired by First United Bank, this annual event embarked on a mission to spread 350,000 acts of kindness on February 16th, 2024. However, what unfolded surpassed all expectations, as the day concluded with an astonishing tally of over 784,000 acts of kindness.
Community members and customers of First United Bank embraced the opportunity to make a difference and share kindness by leveraging their networks to uplift neighbors and those experiencing tough times. Whether through volunteerism, charitable donations, or acts of kindness in their daily lives, they embody the core of compassionate citizenship and play a crucial role in United Acts of Kindness Day. Their enthusiasm and grassroots advocacy serve as a driving force behind the kindness and the collective efforts to create lasting positive change.
2023
On Friday, February 17, 2023, we kicked off the 3rd Annual United Acts of Kindness Day. The response was nothing short of inspiring as First United surpassed its goal of completing more than 300,000 acts of kindness! First United bank locations in over 60 communities throughout Oklahoma and Texas along with our community partners and valued customers joined forces to spread joy, hope, and love throughout our communities.
Being united in our acts of kindness is about recognizing the inherent value and worth of every individual and showing them love and respect no matter what. Whether we're helping those in need or simply spreading a little bit of joy and positivity, we can all play a part in creating a more compassionate and united world.
2022
In 2022, approximately 75 First United Bank locations in over 60 communities throughout Oklahoma and Texas took part in United Acts of Kindness Day and completed over 300,000 acts of kindness.
Here are a few examples shared from across our Oklahoma and Texas footprint:
- Served meals to approximately 2300 people through Hunger Busters of Dallas, TX.
- Shared over 600 “love” wrapped Hershey bars shared with customers and non-customers in Pauls Valley, OK.
- Prepared food and distributed clothing and hygiene items for nearly 2100 people through Denton Homeless Shelter in Denton, TX.
- Donated the following to families in Plano ISD in Plano, TX - 300+ articles of clothing, 700+ Toys, 400+ boxes of food.
- The Norman, OK Police Department pulled people over to share gift cards instead of tickets!
2021
In 2021, First United Bank in Dallas had a goal to complete 10,000 acts of kindness in one day and the city of Dallas proclaimed February 17, 2021, as “United Acts of Kindness Day.” Several other First United bank locations joined in to help reach this goal.
Despite the lack of power and water during the ice and snowstorms of 2021, terrible road conditions, shortages on grocery items, etc. we still came together to help our communities in a time of need. While some of the events may not have happened as planned, we all still seized the weather storms as an opportunity to spread even more kindness. From putting together and delivering care packages, donating food and bottled water to those without water and power, calling to check in on the safety of our older customers, helping pull cars out of ditches, opening their homes to others for a shower or warmth, and so much more.
Past UAK Highlights
Communities coming together.
Cities across Oklahoma and Texas issue proclamations making February 17th, United Acts of Kindness Day.
Dallas Proclamation
Shawnee Proclamation
Durant Proclamation
McKinney Proclamation
Videos
School Is Cool Foundation
WFAA Good Morning Texas