You may be familiar with former ‘The Bachelor’ star, Ben Higgins. Initially known for his time spent on the television show, Higgins is building a new legacy motivated by a simple mission: the spreading of kindness through a movement of generosity. It was through that lens that Generous Coffee was created, a ‘for purpose’ company …
3 Ways To Show Up Kind This Thanksgiving
Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week? And all of December’s holiday cheer is just around the corner! We love the holidays here at City of Kindness. For obvious reasons of course… quality time spent with family and friends, yummy pumpkin and gingerbread flavored coffee drinks, delicious meals and freshly baked goodies… the list goes …
Eugene Takes Pledge to Become an Official City of Kindness
It’s official! Eugene mayor Lucy Vinis has formally signed the City of Kindness pledge and has joined the City of Kindness movement. The exciting news was announced at Eugene’s Choose Kindness Celebration on November 3rd, where City of Kindness Founder and Former Anaheim, CA Mayor Tom Tait came up to meet with leaders in Eugene’s …
10 Spontaneous Kind Acts to Celebrate World Kindness Day
Today is World Kindness Day (WKD)! And we couldn’t be more excited. Watching people, businesses, organizations and communities getting creatively kind is incredibly inspiring to us. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of kindness to change the world. What a wonderful opportunity to raise this awareness and motivate participation in kind action. What is World …
Be Kind to Everyone with Jordyn’s Summer Shirt Project
World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13th, 2019, and we’re so excited to share in the celebrations this year! One group doing amazing things is Jordyn’s Summer Shirt Project. We were so inspired by this family’s work in the world (and their exciting World Kindness Day venture) that we just had to share …
4 Simple Tips to Maximize Environmental Kindness This Winter
Can you believe November 1st is this Friday? Fall is passing by quickly and before you know it we’ll be well into those cold and cozy winter months! We love us some wintertime fun. Hot chocolate by the fireplace, yummy soups and crock pot dinners, time spent cozy on the couch watching movies with the …
‘Ween Dream Makes Halloween Kind
Halloween is just around the corner and children everywhere are getting geared up, ready to take over the streets in their ghoulish best. As kids, we spent months planning the perfect costume. When the 31st finally came, we’d get all dressed up and run around the neighborhood, determined to make it home with the most …
It’s a Sign! Kindness in Eugene is Here to Stay
This group wants kindness to be a sign of the times. The Spreading Kindness Campaign is a “grassroots citizen’s initiative to create a culture of kindness in Eugene/Springfield, one small act of kindness at a time.” It seems like the message is taking root! A recent article in The Register-Guard shares how it all started …
Garner-ing Kindness
When you think of Jennifer Garner, you probably think of her acting career and her notable roles in movies such as Pearl Harbor, Juno, 13 Going on 30 and Butter. Recently the actress has taken on another important role – promoting kindness! As reported by People, Garner wants to put a spotlight on the simple …
Parents will Love You for These Kind Acts
August is National Breastfeeding Month, so we’ve decided to suggest tips that are helpful when a bundle of joy has arrived…it’s a cause for celebration and a wonderful time to show kindness! Whether this is a couple’s first child or not their first rodeo, this can be an overwhelming and exhausting time, especially for moms …