The Ordinary Good

People noticing people. 🩷

Not everyone who could use a little help is in the middle of a huge crisis. Sometimes they're just… in the middle.

Maybe it's dinner showing up during a hard week. A little help with gas. Someone mowing a yard that's gotten away from them. A few people pitching in toward a bill.

And sometimes the good really is ordinary: paying for the person behind you, leaving a little money toward someone's gas, or buying a stranger's coffee just because you felt the nudge.

Sometimes we'll meet a need. Sometimes we'll just make someone's day. Both count.

The Ordinary Good is a place to connect the dots. Know someone who could use a little good? Nominate them. Have a service, skill, business, resource, connection, or a few dollars you'd like to contribute? You can be part of it, too.

We're starting small, noticing people, and making some good happen when we can. For the people in the middle. 🩷

Get connected: nominate someone or offer help

🎄 Christmas Magic

We're collecting clean, gently loved toys and new, unopened gifts to share with children whose families could use a little extra help this Christmas. Gifts are thoughtfully matched to ages and interests, based on donations and availability. Requests are private, and submitting one does not guarantee assistance.

Request Christmas Magic assistance

Have toys or new gift items to offer? Please email hello@bycarissa.com with details or photos. Donations must be approved, and drop-off times arranged in advance.

Want to help purchase gifts? Venmo: @theordinarygood. Contributions will help purchase gifts and fill gaps in donated items.

🎅 Santa Mail

Our Santa mailbox and personalized letters from Santa are coming back! Santa Mail is open to all children and is separate from Christmas Magic. More details soon.

You don't need an extraordinary story to deserve ordinary kindness.