The right words

at the right time

change everything

Random Note Project uplifts and connects people around the world through anonymous words of kindness. Join us.

 
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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.

Read our story

 

Be inspired

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

See new stories every weekday on Instagram and Facebook.

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.

 

View the map to see where people have found notes. Don’t see your neighborhood? Join Random Note Project today to spread kindness in your hometown.

20+

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.

 

5000+

NOTES CREATED

More than 5,000 notes have been created and placed in communities around the globe.

 
 

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you

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

Featured story

“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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