What is Altruism?
The House of Good Deeds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building community, leading by example, and improving the world through Altruism, one Good Deed at a time: everyone, everywhere, every day.
"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of
creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness."
Martin Luther King Jr
Everyone has the power to improve the world by
giving selflessly what they have to spare:
time, money, effort, items, or knowledge.
Altruism empowers us at the House of Good Deeds to connect people and create a community around the world. We help those in need, redeploy underutilized resources, avoid waste, provide volunteer opportunities, and encourage all people to be better people.
Start your Altruistic journey with us today!
Ten Principles
of Altruism
Self Reliance
If any greater power exists, it has given us the capacity to understand science and reason. Seek answers first within yourself, then within your world. Believe what you will of the supernatural, but take action as if only this world exists.
Self Improvement
What do we each really want and need? What are our strengths and weaknesses? Discover your truths, live them honestly and openly, and be better every day.
Inclusion
All are welcome to listen, learn, and practice Altruism in their manner of choosing.
Communal Building
Create and grow community to support, mentor, and teach each other.
Good Deeds
Help others every day, without expectation of benefit for yourself.
Recalibration
Recognize and pursue what really matters beyond socialized worth. Value people and organizations for their hearts, minds, and actions rather than social currency.
Immediacy
Live for the now! This world is ours and its inhabitants are our family. Life is short. Make the most of it.
Revelation
Spread the message of Altruism in your words and deeds.
Betterment
Let every interaction you have with the world, improve it.
Love
Create, discover, feel, and share love. Connect with others and teach them how to love without shame or fear.