Press Coverage
Media coverage and mentions of our mission to connect generous people with genuine needs.
Featured Coverage
May 2025
BLESSED ON THE TIMELINE: A small investigation into @KindnessDept and why strangers are wiring strangers money on Twitter
I thought it was a scam. No donation link, no app, no real contact info. Just a site telling you to tweet your financial need and wait. But then I saw it happen. Over and over. So I started tracking.
August 2024
How The Kindness Dept. Changed My Mind About Anonymous Giving
A personal account of discovering the strange, terrifying beauty of giving money to strangers without receipts, newsletters, or thank-you notes.
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About The Kindness Dept
The Kindness Dept is a platform that connects generous people with genuine needs through public Twitter requests. Founded in 2024, it operates on transparency, verification, and the belief that strangers can help each other in meaningful ways.
Key Statistics
- 1,247+ requests submitted
- 89 dreams fulfilled
- $47K+ donated
- 23 active verified benefactors
Contact Information
For press inquiries: [email protected]
Twitter: @thekindnessdept
Creator: @lurkitive
Recent Success Stories
"Got $34 for gas to get to my new job. Might not seem like a lot but it changed my whole week."
— Autumn R., Boise, ID