We watched Allen County's Kindness Movement SOAR to more than a million acts!
Each and every act moved us closer to making Allen County the kindest county in the country. We inspired others, built momentum, and created a lasting bicentennial impact, one kind gesture at a time!
Allen County, Indiana schools, organizations, businesses, and community members were up for the challenge!
Committing To Kindness
You joined us in embracing kindness and learned how to make a positive impact in our community!
Acting on Opportunity
You discovered creative and meaningful ways to spread kindness no matter where you were!
Paying it Forward
You inspired others by sharing your kindness journey and encouraging them to join the movement!
Reflecting & Sharing
You shared your stories of kindness with us to help inspire more acts of kindness in our community!
Every Act Counts!
Let's keep the kindness going! Continue spreading kindness in your everyday actions and inspiring others to do the same. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity and make a lasting impact on our community.
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Acts of Generosity Buy a coffee for someone, donate to a shelter, pay for someone's dinner, and leave a surprise gift card.
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Positive Communication & Encouragement Compliment someone, send a positive message, write a LinkedIn recommendation, post uplifting notes, or send a gratitude email.
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Community & Environmental Care Organize a park cleanup, return shopping carts, pick up litter, leave unused coupons, plant a tree or flowers for someone.
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Appreciation & Recoginition Compliment well-behaved children, write a gratitude list, tell a manager about excellent service, and leave a big tip for a server.
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Thoughtful Surprises & Gifts Bake treats for neighbors, leave gifts for delivery drivers or mail carriers, surprise someone with a plant, give someone a box of positive messages.
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Volunteering & Helping Others Babysit for free, run errands for someone, volunteer at a nonprofit, offer to help a busy family member, mentor a young person.
A huge thank you to these Allen County schools, organizations, and businesses for taking on the challenge and completing 200 acts of kindness—check them out!
See How Small Acts Made A Big Impact
Trinity Platt (junior) arrived in homeroom first today and immediately took down all the chairs without being asked. I realize that this is the third student I've documented this action for, but it truly is a huge kindness.
- Marianne Deitche
Brought in an Energy V8 for a co worker!
- Carla W
Gabby Bonner has displayed nothing but acts of kindness toward adults and the senior class. She pushes her classmates to get their things done for graduation, which includes the Common App, Naviance, and Domain 2 paperwork! She has helped others navigate Naviance without judgment. Her guidance counselor has offered to reward her for her kindness, but she never accepts!
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I saw Co-Workers collaborating at school to make a special day work at school.
- Patricia Beaty
Towles Staff, Thank you for All you do
- Patricia Beaty
Paxtyn helped pick up after recess and is always kind and respectful
- Forest Park Elementary
Janiyah helped at recess and helped an assistant pick up coats and take them inside
- Forest Park Elementary
I helped the principal with her water bottle.
- Lindley
I saw a little kid eating sand and helped him clean his mouth.
- Lindley
My husband is teaching my 10-year-old son the importance of holding open doors for others. He's done particularly well when going to the store. Recently, a gentleman complimented him on his great manners.
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My sister gave the lady at the store her spare change.
- Lindley
My dad paid for another family meal at the restaurant.
- Lindley
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