We got the inside scoop on what it takes to turn a city into a City of Kindness from the person that inspired it all. Join us for Part One of our two-part series, The Man Behind City of Kindness, a personal interview with Anaheim, California’s Mayor, Tom Tait. During his two terms as mayor, …
With Thanksgiving upon us, we tend to get caught up in the details of the meal. But, there are more things to consider and celebrate than the food. Consider an intentional thanksgiving tablescape – here are some ideas to set an intentional thanksgiving tablescape: Write Turkey Thanks for All to See Invite littles to design …
We’re all familiar with to-do lists: Get groceries. Write thank you note to Aunt Sally. Make dentist appointments. Clean out sock drawer. Pick up dry cleaning. Extend dinner invite to next-door neighbors. What if we enhance our tasks and not only check off what we’ve accomplished, but keep a running kindness list next to each …
High school can be a difficult time for teenagers. Students experience their fair share of stress, peer pressure, and self-doubt. As a mother to twin 17-year-old boys, Megan Johnson sees the struggles that teenagers face every day – especially because her job at the local high school puts her right into the heart of students’ …
This Halloween we’re all about handing out kindness; candy bar style. Invite your favorite princess, superhero, and costumed monster, and together, enjoy this DIY project that puts a creative spin on handing out candy this Halloween! What you’ll need: A dozen candy bars (modify to preferred amount) Ribbon or twine A hole puncher Scissors Kind …
Miami Beach is famous for its amazing beaches, vibrant downtown, palm tree-lined streets, and of course, Miami Vice. But did you know this resort destination is making kind strides in its community and the press? We had the opportunity to interview Miami Beach Commissioner, Micky Steinberg who shared how kindness is inspiring this well-renowned coastal …
In 2016 Rodney A. Smith Jr. noticed an elderly gentleman struggling to mow his lawn and kindly stepped in and finished the man’s lawn for him. This small act of kindness led Rodney to come up with the idea to mow lawns and offer yard care for elderly, single moms, disabled, and veterans. For free. …
In 2009, Alex Dean, then 12-years-old, noticed a woman at the intersection of a busy street. He saw that she was hesitant to walk and Alex asked if he could help. It was then he learned the woman was blind and kindly escorted her across the crosswalk. The woman told Alex that there aren’t many …
His Holiness The Dalai Lama knows a thing or two about compassion and how acting on that compassion leads to kindness. We are proud to support the Friends of the Dalai Lama (FODL), an organization intent on spreading kindness and compassion through the facilitation and the participation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in public …
We often see the reminder to “Be Kind” on our social feeds and on bumper stickers, but what if enough of us banded together and accepted the challenge to turn their city into a kind one? How many more lives could be impacted by exponential kindness? Meet Jacqueline Caicedo, a Code Compliance Officer for the …