In St. Petersburg, there is a holiday kindness bingo challenge underway this month. The goal is simple, spread joy across the city.

Several local businesses are taking part. Each square on the kindness bingo card lists a small good deed. Every time you complete one, you snap a photo, post it on social media, and tag the business sponsoring that act of kindness.

Cassie Porter is the woman behind the idea. She launched the Ripple Effect Project after noticing the community needed a boost of positivity.

I just feel so deeply about this mission, about spreading kindness, creating keeping connections within our community. We need it now more than ever, Porter said.

You may have seen her around town, offering hugs, starting encouraging conversations, and even handing out little notes of insp

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