The right words

at the right time

change everything

Random Note Project uplifts and connects people around the world through anonymous words of kindness. Read our story.

 
 
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You are not alone

If you’re feeling lost or you’re going through a hard time, you are welcome here. What you've been through tells a story that someone else needs to hear. That's why Random Note Project began over 20 years ago. Since then, we’ve learned that the right words at the right time can change someone's life. We’re here to inspire you as you are and we’ll be here as you become who you want to be.

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Select the photos below to read the stories from people who found the words they needed to hear at exactly the right time.

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"This was a really special note in the perfect place. In the pursuit of your passion you will get signs that you're doing what you were here to do. This note was one of those signs for me, thank you," says Jordan, a photographer in Pittsbur
Stephanie in Youngstown, Ohio was going for a walk. "I was having a bad day until I came across this note," she says. The words resonated with her. The note said, "Your light is greater than this darkness." To the person who wrote
🇨🇦🎉Random Note Project has made its way to Canada! Sean in Toronto, Ontario found a note. It meant a lot to him, personally. He says, "It is important to focus on the present and where we are going or else we will get stuck obsessing over th
"The note struck a chord deep within me, arriving at just the right moment—when I am beginning to reclaim the power of my own ideas. So often my ideas were dismissed as grandiose, whimsical, or fickle. The weight of those moments distorted
What I'm writing today...💌 If you ever catch yourself feeling frustrated over little things, that's a message from your heart. It means that it's time to check in. Here are some questions to guide your check-in: 🫣 Are you frustrated over small t
"I found this at a coffee shop after having a difficult time coming to terms with where I am in life and how far I have yet to go to get my dream life," Devann said. "Coming across this note gave me so much hope and renewed optimism. I
Nele found a note that said, "happiness is more subtle than pain. You might have to get quiet to find it." And Nele found happiness indeed. "It was nice to see and made my day!" Our brains are trained to focus on what hurts us. F
Michelle in Mt. Lebanon, PA loves finding Random Note Project notes when they pop up in her town. "I found 3 of them tonight!!! It made my night," she said. One of the notes read, "While you're being hard on yourself, people love you
Hey everyone, Gabrielle here! I started Random Note Project as a 14-year-old who was really struggling with shame, sorrow, and deep questions as to whether life would ever get better. I've been blown away by the response to Random Note Project over
"I have always thought I had bad luck growing up and still to this day," Kaycee said. "But after finding this note I came to realize that I'm actually doing okay. I was always saying I hate the way my life is playing out or how it went
Liv says, "I've been having a hard time recently trying to unlearn harmful things I was taught as a child. I've been trying to understand that I'm not responsible for how others feel towards me, and it's really hard. So, this note really found m
Taylor was getting her senior pictures taken in Wheeling, West Virginia when she found a note. "It was the sweetest thing!," she said. And her photographer @hollygreenephotography agreed. Taylor loved it so much that she included the Random
"I love the sincerity of it all," says M. Friends, we need sincerity right now. Random Note Project exists to connect people around the world through anonymous compassion. And, more than once today, you have entered my inbox to let me kno
Random Note Project superfan Gwen sent in this quote. Gwen isn't able to get out and spread notes of her own, so she asked that I share this note that means so much to her. "You have the power to create change." Gwen wants everyone to kno
Have you ever been through a breakup that left you wondering if you could ever love again? If so, Danielle's story will resonate.⬇️ Danielle was walking in Pittsburgh when she found a Random Note Project note. "It gave me hope. It was a beautif

Now it’s your turn

It’s easy to get started with Random Note Project:

  • Write a message on a scrap of paper. The words you’ve needed to hear in a tough time always make for great notes.

  • Add our web address www.randomnoteproject.com to the note.

  • Hide your notes where someone might find them. Use painter’s tape to protect surfaces.

  • Check our website and social channels to see what your words mean to the person who finds them.

 
 

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23+

YEARS OF RANDOM NOTE PROJECT

Random Note Project started in 2000 with just one person. It continues today with a community of people writing notes and sharing their stories.

 

10,000+

NOTES CREATED

More than 10,000 notes have been created and placed in communities around the globe.

 
 

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There is only one you. Your story can make a difference in the life of a stranger. Write your first note today.

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“My boyfriend and I just got engaged! We are both changing careers! Lots of life changes ahead that I am excited about, but also overwhelmed and kind of scared. I looked up at lunch today, saw this note, knew that I was supposed to see this note at this moment, and took a deep breath. Divine intervention.”

Grace in Louisville, Kentucky / See the note

 
 
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