‘Kudos Coin' rewards good deeds

Three years ago, Amy Kirwin noticed an act of kindness from a stranger when the individual picked up a box from the side of the road. 

Kirwin, community enhancement initiatives manager for the City of San Marcos, said she wanted to be able to thank the individual for doing something that most would overlook, and the “Kudos Coin” idea was born. 

When the Kudos Coin program officially launches Tuesday evening, community members will be able to be rewarded for good deeds, such as picking up litter or helping a neighbor. City Councilmembers and select city staff will have coins to pass out that are redeemable at local business for a small “reward.”