amelia's angels
random acts of kindness, generosity and philanthropic suppost by good people everywhere
The mission of providing random volunteer acts of kindness
and doing good deeds - grew from seeds planted during the COVID pandemic of 2020. When the world shut down, a livestream series called "Tough Cookies" aired twise a week as a nod to all the people working on the front lines of healthcare at the time.
The viewers became known as Tough Cookies too.
Beyond the high energy entertainment the broadcast provided, a distinct feature of every show was the connection the viewers had with the performer and each other via an interactive live chat. There were frequent, uplifting reminders to stay strong and be tough, but also be sweet, like a cookie. An ever-present pineapple on the piano was another subtle message of tough sweetness. Through weeks that stretched into months of isolation, there were steady words of encouragement. Simple acts of generosity like making donations to local charities as were offered as ways of supporting organizations who were struggling during the pandemic.
It was this combination of positive mantras and a strong desire to make a difference in our communities that provided the inspiration for volunteer activities that became Tough Cookie Love.
And now that love has grown into a grassroots army of angels.
In December 2020, several volunteers gathered at Share Food Philadelphia. As individuals, we were Tough Cookie fans who had been watching those livestreams, meeting for the first time. As a group, we worked side by side at the food bank facility, packing dozens of boxes of food,
embracing a mantra of "just do something."
MANNA Philadelphia, Fulfill NJ, Southern Ocean Medical Center, the Attic Youth Center and the Appel Farm Arts Camp are some of the organizations that have been the recipients of our random acts of kindness. 2027 will be our 4th year of providing windows full of love and valentines at Penn Medicine.
Contact us if you'd like more information on how to get involved.
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