We’ve spent a lot of time dreaming up ways to make the holidays a little extra special this year. While the current restrictions on social gatherings are a bummer, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still celebrate and have fun, right?! After a few internet searches and a lot of brainstorming, we’re happy to share …
Anonymous ‘secret Santas’ have been visiting toy stores and paying off customer layaway debts along Queensland’s Gold Coast, spreading kindness and holiday cheer after a difficult year. The first reporting took place a few weeks ago when over $16,000 in layaway debts were paid off by a group of individuals that stopped by Mr. Toys …
The holidays are a time to slow down and enjoy quality time with loved ones. But with the shopping, the planning, the parties, the cooking… it’s no wonder so many of us end up more stressed than relaxed. As it turns out, the more expectations we have of what the holidays ‘should’ look like, the …
An exclusive private school and a California prison are an unlikely pair. But when Palma School, a prep school out of Salinas, California teamed up with Soledad State Prison’s Correctional Training Facility (CTF) to create a book club, the combination led to a heartwarming act of kindness. Palma School initiated the book club with Soledad’s …
This past year has been a tough one for small businesses. Since lockdowns first started in March, businesses have been doing everything they can to navigate all the unknowns that have come with COVID-19 restrictions. Unfortunately, it’s the small, family-run businesses that have really taken a hit. Luckily, it’s the holidays! And with them comes …
Today is Thanksgiving! Whether in person or virtually, families are gathered all across the country in celebration, and we hope every home is overflowing with things to be grateful for. We love Thanksgiving because it reminds us to express our gratitude by giving back. Whether it be to each other, to a stranger, or to …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Here at City of Kindness we love all holidays, but Thanksgiving holds a special place in our hearts. We have so much to be grateful for. It feels good to take intentional time to recognize all the beauty in our lives and show our gratitude by giving back. Be …
TEDxPortland is a non-profit “dedicated to ideas worth spreading.” In a collaboration with KGW News, TEDxPortland recently aired a special on “Kindness & Community.” This was the second in a series of episodes aimed to further the TEDxPortland mission of sharing ideas, cultivating community, and celebrating stories of growth and positivity. Kindness & Community The …
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a bit of a doozy. Luckily, there’s a new year and a fresh start on the horizon! In the meantime, how can we continue to face today’s challenges through the lens of kindness? Because, let’s face it, tough times aren’t specific to 2020. Life is full of …
On September 22nd, 2020, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation released their new book called Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community. Filled with Gaga’s stories of kindness, as well as those of several young kindness activists, the book is meant to motivate and inspire readers to channel kindness into even the smallest of their …