#155
Rehan J paid it forward!  Rehan volunteered to hunt around the playground for Max to let him know it was time to go home.  Saved Max's brother Sam from a chore he did not want to do.  Thank you Rehan!!

From Max and Sam's mother and Rehan's neighbor

Max M did a good deed.  He was in the car as we drove by the corner of South Orange Ave and Old Short Hills Road.  He noticed a cracked and leaning utility pole.  He was very concerned that it could fall cause and accident and wanted to report it to the proper authorities.  Max made sure we did! On his insistence, we reported it to PSE&G.

Thanks,

Karen Rutberg

#359

I gave a pot of basal to my plant loving neighbors.
Nancy S.
Prospect Street

Name: Matthew Ellsworth

Location: Maplewood, NJ 07040

Good Deed: my (Tuscan Kindergartener) daughter Hannah helped me sort, wash and fold my own laundry. I recently broke my foot and so it hard to get around and my daughter has been wonderful about helping me and taking care of her daddy, but this was definitely above and beyond and I got the help without even asking. It wasn’t until after this that Hannah’s mom said she should probably pass along the card to me since she had done such a nice thing — what a cool way to learn about the P-I-F Challenge!

Card Number: 407

From Evelyn keybida
Age 94
Living alone. Cookies left for me by Lola.
392.
I moved to maplewood in 1955. Two children attended Tuscan school.  They still sing the Tuscan school song!
My husband worked in town in many committees the most notable was to build the town pool.  Most residents know of the pool and many children swim all summer.  When we came here there was no pool.  My husband swam every day in summers, until he died at age 89.
Thank you for the kindness and meeting a young neighbor as they are all younger than me.
Yours, Evelyn keybida

#392

Hi,

I am letting you know that I was pleasantly surprised yesterday afternoon when Lola L. rang my doorbell to give me cookies. How sweet! (No pun intended). She was kind & thoughtful; her gesture was much appreciated.

Thank you!

#392

I was just surprised by a lovely little girl, her siblings and her mom who gave me , a senior some cookies to brighten up this rainy day.  They are #392 and I appreciated both meeting them and their warm gift.

                                                                                                                                Bill Eckert

                                                                                                                                Rutgers street

#413
I took Sofia to the library this afternoon to play 'Bingo'.  There were five children playing the game.  When 'bingo' was achieved, the child won a prize.  Sofia won two rounds of the game (so she got two prizes).  All the children won a prize except for the boy sitting next to Sofia.  We were on the last game and Sofia was close to winning again.  She told me that if she won she would let the boy next to her have her prize.  A minute later, the boy won after all!

#675
My name is Wes, and I am currently touring the country in the Broadway tour of Jersey Boys. While in Tampa, FL, I received an awesome care package from Lincoln K.! It had chewy candies (which I love), a Star Wars notebook, Easter egg bubble blowers, and my favorite- some Keurig K Cups!

It was a great surprise from my favorite 7 year old in Maplewood, NJ! I'll be thinking of someone to Pay It Forward to soon.

#501
I received an anonymous, very welcomed packet of chocolate miniatures yesterday, with a little note that said," To sweeten up your day".  What a pleasant surprise! It did, sweeten up my day, and I was able to share it with one of the Tuscan library volunteers.  Someone (I did manage to figure out who it was) thought about me in the middle of her very hectic, busy life.  Thank you so much.  I am inspired to pass on this act of kindness in the very same way.  - Mrs. Baltin

#271

Brooke, Natalie, and Jill S.  offered to give me a ride home after babysitting for them so that I wouldn't have to walk home. It saved me time and was very helpful even though it took away time for them to play and do other things that they had to do.  - Aly S.

#256
Two kids had a scheduled play date and when another child showed interest, JB successfully advocated to include her other friend in the activities.  -  Twanda B.

#522

Andrew Browne helped Constance Browne with her computer.  

Silver Spring, MD

#522

Constance Browne

Silver Spring, MD

When I visited my daughter and her family, my grandson, Damian, gave up his room and bed for my total comfort. He was kind, gracious, and insistent that I should be accommodated in every way. It should be noted that he is 11 years old and almost as tall as my daughter, and acted in a modest, unassuming manner.

#243
When I was too busy to leave the office during work my coworker went out to get lunch for me without my asking. It helped me get through the rest of the day!

#86
Hi , I am a retired elementary teacher so I appreciate projects like this.  I am presently in Cape Coral, Florida.  You can call me a Snow Bird, because I will be heading back to Grosse Ile, Michigan shortly .  My summer home is in Michigan and my winter home is in Florida. 
My pay it forward act was to make a big Easter Basket for some little girls that came down to visit their grandfather.  Normally, their grandmother would have an Easter basket for them here in Florida, but she passed away recently.
 I got a nice note from the girls thanking me for the basket and how thrilled they were because their grandmother always had a basket for them when they got here.
I hope your project continues for a long time.  There can never be enough good deeds.
Eva K. (Cape Coral Florida)

#163
Just helped out my co-worker, with no benefit to me, help him with getting some business. James S.

#394

On Monday morning (24^th) at before care, Elimena gave Mr. Shaun brownies, a candy and a card to say “Thank you for from all the kids at morning care”.

Elimena, Maplewood NJ

#400
Gave spiritual advise to a  friend overwhelmed with stress

#522
My cousin is a young single man whose job takes him out to sea for many months at a time. Damian made him a beautiful birthday card. This was time-consuming, but a very generous act for someone whom Damain has only met a few times.  It will make my cousin so happy on his birthday!

#409

My niece Scarlet made a beautiful painting to cheer me up!

Looking forward to paying it forward!

~ K. Cook (Jersey City)

#86

My name is Clara Canzone.  I am from Cape Coral, Florida.

Good deed:

While I was visiting NJ, my grandson Alex I. did lots of little errands for me.  He ran up and down the stairs for me, to save my legs and it really helped me.

#594
My name is Kathy C. We live in Maplewood NJ.
My daughter Megan Q. who is a first grader at Tuscan offered to help carry groceries into the house.

#220

Mrs. Bracey is one of the kindest and most caring people I know.  Not only is she my colleague, she is also my friend.

Mrs. Bracey knew that I hadn't been feeling well for a few days.  Whenever I am unwell, she always checks in on me to see if I need anything and will often call me at home to check in as well.  Last Friday Mrs. Bracey was going out to get lunch and asked if I wanted anything (1st act of kindness!).  I said, "No, thank you," because my stomach was too upset to eat.  When Mrs. Bracey came back to school, she gave me a soda because she knows it sometimes helps an upset stomach (Kindness #2!).  I was so happy to have the soda - it did help my stomach!  I didn't ask for it, but Mrs. Bracey got it for me anyway.  I am so thankful for her caring and friendship!  She is always looking out for me.  I think that I began feeling better just because I knew that she cared for me!
-- Mrs. Skawinski

#282
Luzma Droz bought me a coffee and I bought a Snapple drink for Jane Ungaro on March 26^th.

Maplewood  New Jersey.

#1
Drew helped me (his mom) cook dinner last night for our entire family.  He helped prepare, cook, and cleanup the entire meal. He was so excited to help out, and it was a great help to me as well.

#118
My neighbor, Calvin, was nice enough to walk my dog, Layla, on Wednesday. The timing couldn't have been more perfect because I had hurt my back earlier in the day.  Calvin's good deed was much appreciated!  I will be sure to pay it forward!

M. Goldberg

#592
A teaching colleague was very kind and accommodating.
-Mr. Panayoutou

#147
Carmela saw that I was exhausted after working all day, then being the volunteer co-director of her Tuscan school skit at night, I had given dinner after we got home, all the chores etc, of baths, snacks for next day, it was late, and I hadn't changed from work yet.

She folded 2 big bags of laundry that had piled up. I told her to leave it, but she insisted because this was the "act of kindness" she wanted to give to me for always taking such good care of her. I told her to save it for the kids at school, but she said still could give acts of kindness at school too.

#32

My son Parker, who is in kindergarten, made my bed in the morning without being asked.

Maplewood, NJ

 

#332

Marin delivered delicious chocolate chip muffins to our door Sunday afternoon.  What a wonderful surprise.  I ate them all!  (Except for the ones I paid forward to my son and his girlfriend).  Thank you so much Marin!

 

#118
I walked our neighbor's dog.
Calvin C, Maplewood NJ

#367
Ariel, our new neighbor, had a playdate with Abby and at the end of a great time Ariel gave Abby a lollipop.  Abby was super excited and we can not wait to do a good deed for someone to pay it forward!  Thank you for this opportunity. Abby will be going to Tuscan in 2 years and is excited about her first project!

#350
My son, Matthew W., 2nd grade noticed the plants needed to be watered

when he came home after school. When he was done he asked what we were having for dinner and decided to write the menu on a chalkboard. He then cleaned the table and placed a battery operated candle in the middle. It was so sweet and thoughtful.

#282

On March 26, 2014, Jane Ungaro purchased tea for me at our office in Florham Park and I paid it forward by buying coffee for Luzma Droz who is also in our office.

Thanks for starting something good!

Regards,

Vicky Branche

#282

On March 26, 2014, Victoria Branch purchased coffee for me at our office in Florham Park and I paid it forward by buying coffee for Maureen Pasapane who is also in our office.

Best regards,

Luzma Droz

#172

Talia

Deed: cleaned up the backyard for her Dad without being asked so he could do some additional work in the yard.

#6

Arianna

Deed: Helped a friend by getting her writing notebook for her in class

 

#282

Maplewood NJ

My son, Bennett, was even more helpful than usual this morning and he gave me a peppermint stick to brighten my day.

#393
My son Ellery in Maplewood, NJ helped carry groceries from the shopping cart to the car without being asked. He also helped his brother clean-up his toys without being asked. This was especially nice because Ellery wasn't responsible for making any of the mess, but he cleaned it all up for his brother.

#388

Tuscan Pay It Forward Challenge - In reference to #388
My name: Amy Beth Popp
My location: Maplewood, NJ
The good deed I received: roses from my mother
I received this card from my mother, Bernice Popp, who gave me two white roses.  She gave them to me to lift my spirits and give me inspiration as I have been working hard as a high school librarian as well as attending graduate school.  I placed the roses on my desk, by my computer, and when I look at them I think of her kind spirit.  Actually, my mom displays kindness every day of the year and even when I lived abroad, she found ways, such as letters and care packages, to make me feel loved.

This is an incredible project and I am so grateful to be part of it!

Thank you!  Merci!  Danke!  Grazie mille! :)

#243
I live in Maplewood, NJ, and my 8 year-old daughter made a beautiful
picture frame with an awesome cut-out of me in it for no reason at all. It
really made my day!! My card is number 243 and I will pay it back at work
tomorrow.

#335
My son, Colin, carried the groceries inside the house and put them away without being asked.

#147
Carmela saw that I was exhausted after working all day, then being the volunteer co-director of her Tuscan school skit at night,

I had given dinner after we got home, all the chores etc, of baths, snacks for next day, it was late, and I hadn't changed from work yet.

She folded 2 big bags of laundry that had piled up.  I told her to leave it, but she insisted because this was the "act of kindness" she wanted to give to me for always taking such good care of her.  I told her to save it for the kids at school, but she said still could give acts of kindness at school too.

#676
Hi -- Writing for Noah B. in Ms. Devonish's first grade class.

Two good deeds -- Money saved is going to the Tuscan family that lost it's house in the fire and spent Sunday morning packing up groceries for the local food pantry.

Great project!!

#14
My name is Saira C., and my younger sister poured me juice at our home in Maplewood, NJ. Her card number was 14.

# 388
Dear Tuscan Pay It Forward,

My name is Bernice Popp and I live in Maplewood, NJ.  I just received a very pleasant surprise!!!! When my door bell rang ...  I saw my neighbor Sam  C. with his mom Allie standing on our front steps. Sam was holding a plate of brownies he just finished making all by himself.  They smell delicious :-) He said he wanted to surprise our family with a special desert.  The brownies were just what we needed because we were having company for dinner and I did not have time to make desert. This was a lovely act of kindness.

The number on my card is 388.  I will pay it forward tomorrow by visiting my cousin who is recuperating from hip surgery.
I think the pay it forward challenge is a wonderful idea.

                                                 Bernice A. Popp

#356
Sophia, a student at Tuscan, and her family gave my preschool students who were greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy some toys that she and her sister had outgrown.  We shared some of the toys with the Meadowlands Family Success Center too and it made many children happy! Great Job Sophia and Tuscan School (my alma mater!)

#552
My mom smiled at me!  It was fun! Aidan

#257
While driving my son to school, I saw one of his teacher's at the bus stop so I stopped and gave her a ride to the school.

#257
My mom's birthday was the same day as the Tuscan bake sale, so I purchased a brownie and gave it to her as birthday treat.

#600
My daughter, Margaret(first grade) made muffins for our neighbors. 

#285
Today I paid it forward by helping my friend, Olivia, finish her art project during recess.

#113
Jaila, kindergarten, gave all the clothes that no longer fit her to her younger cousin in need of clothes.

#250
Robert S., kindergarten, did a pay it forward for his sister for finding her lunch bag left behind on the cafeteria floor and bringing it home to her.

#163
My name is Christa Back – I got my good deed from Michael. So today, I offered to get coffee for a coworker because she wasn’t able to leave her desk and she was very thankful!

#254
I went buy a coworker a diet coke because I know she was super busy and could use a boost.    (Adam)

#222
Nina cleaned her room without being asked. I am impressed!!! 

Megan took care of her 2 year old cousin Jack during her
older sisters tutoring session. No. 418

#254
Jackie set and cleared the dinner table and helped her Mom
in the kitchen. Jackie loves being her Mommy's helper all the time,
but this was extra special!

#552
My 5 year old son helped set the table for dinner without being asked.  

#163
We were collecting for lotto on someone was short the money.  I put in for them without them asking.  Good Luck to all!

#163
Nick asked if he could help his dad get a glass way up high without being asked to help.  Very nice!

#105
My son made me a special Lego present to make me feel better when I was tired.

#338
Sam helped me clean the dishes after dinner.

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