Empowering Children Through Kindness

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About Kindess Grows Here

KINDNESS BEGINS WITH ONE SMALL ACT!

Kindness Grows Here is a grassroots organization creating a kinder, more connected world by helping young people build empathy, compassion, and confidence through intentional and self-directed acts of kindness. Our programs equip children and the influential adults in their lives with practical tools and support to help them make a lasting and positive impact in their schools, families, and communities.


Founded in 2017, KGH is a not for profit, 501(c)(3), 100% volunteer run organization led by committed board members who steward every resource with care and purpose. Since we began, our programs and outreach have stretched across the country. Our programs have impacted more than 85,000 individuals. And our programs have allowed thousands of children and youth to spread kindness far and wide.


KGH envisions a world where every child has the encouragement, skills, and support to promote equity, celebrate diversity, and create belonging through compassionate and courageous acts of kindness.


We believe:

  • Every child has the capacity to lead with kindness when given guidance, encouragement, and opportunity.
  • Influential adults play a vital role in modeling empathy, compassion, and inclusive community-building for children.
  • Investing in kind children and adults helps build stronger, more connected communities now and for generations to come.
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Kid Kindness Grant Application:

Now Live!

Our Kid Kindness Grant program is now accepting proposals. We want to hear all about your idea of how to spread kindness. The application closes November 1, 2026.

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Teacher Resources

Unsure of how to support students who are writing a grant for the first time? Check out our helpful teacher resources. Pro Tip - Any adult might find them useful.

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Kind Kid Spotlight

Need some inspiration? Check out this month's Kid Kindness Spotlight to learn about a past successful Kid Kindness Grant project.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does Kindness Grows Here carry out its mission?

    Kindness Grows Here carries out its mission through two main programs:


    1. Our signature program is our Kids Kindness Grant Program, which empowers kids to make changes in their communities through kindness. Grants are funded annually, coinciding with the start of the school year.  Grants are awarded to the kids with the best ideas. 


    2. We also provide resources to communities who share our mission. Sometimes this involves KGH organizing and hosting an event. Other times, it means providing tools to a group of community members to host their own events and initiatives. Reach out if you’d like to learn more! 

  • How is Kindness Grows Here funded?

    We are primarily funded by individual donations from people like you,  \as well as local and national businesses, civic organizations, and other nonprofits. 


    We are fortunate to have many wonderful partners. Find out more about them here:

  • How can I get involved?

    Kindness Grows Here is always looking for volunteers to serve on our board of directors and to serve as Kindness Ambassadors, or to help out at events. If you are interested in learning more click here to Get Involved!


    To learn more about volunterring, please click to view our Volunteer Application


    If you would like to contact us directly, email us at info@kindnessgrowshere.org

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Please join us in celebrating World Kindness Day. While it doesn’t cost a penny to be kind to someone else, you can help us spread kindness throughout Anne Arundel County, the state of Maryland, and the U.S. with your generous donation. Click here to learn more about us: https://kindnessgrowshere.com/latest-updates
Please join us in celebrating World Kindness Day. While it doesn’t cost a penny to be kind to someone else, you can help us spread kindness throughout Anne Arundel County, the state of Maryland, and the U.S. with your generous donation. Click here to learn more about us: https://kindnessgrowshere.com/latest-updates
There are so many people feeling anxious, scared, and overwhelmed right now. The government shutdown is impacting families and children all across the country. As such, we have extended the deadline for our 2025 Kid Kindness Grants. If you are child in grades kindergarten to 12th grade, you still have plenty of time to come up with an idea and submit an application! The world needs your kindness now more than ever! Apply today: link in profile!
There are so many people feeling anxious, scared, and overwhelmed right now. The government shutdown is impacting families and children all across the country. As such, we have extended the deadline for our 2025 Kid Kindness Grants. If you are child in grades kindergarten to 12th grade, you still have plenty of time to come up with an idea and submit an application! The world needs your kindness now more than ever! Apply today: link in profile!
We are in the middle of accepting applications for our 8th Annual #KidKindnessGrants program. (Applications must be completed by November 1st! Encourage a child to apply today: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants) Our program would not be possible without our WONDERFUL Grant Sponsors! Thank you Hotel Lobbyists, Action For Kindness, Crofton Kiwanis, and The Homeland Book Club for your generous support! Planning your next large scale even for your business or association? Check out: https://hotel-lobbyists.com/ Looking for a great community event that involves art AND spreading kindness? Check out: https://actionforkindness.org/
We are in the middle of accepting applications for our 8th Annual #KidKindnessGrants program. (Applications must be completed by November 1st! Encourage a child to apply today: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants) Our program would not be possible without our WONDERFUL Grant Sponsors! Thank you Hotel Lobbyists, Action For Kindness, Crofton Kiwanis, and The Homeland Book Club for your generous support! Planning your next large scale even for your business or association? Check out: https://hotel-lobbyists.com/ Looking for a great community event that involves art AND spreading kindness? Check out: https://actionforkindness.org/
RIP Jane Goodall.
RIP Jane Goodall.
Spread kindness everywhere you go!
Spread kindness everywhere you go!
Always be kind. ??
Always be kind. 🫶🏼
Join us this Saturday at the Odenton Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library at 10:15 a.m. for our “Let’s Celebrate Differences: Pride Edition of Family Storytime.” Bring the whole family! The event will have something for everyone! Videos, stories, dance, singing, and art! @aacpl
Join us this Saturday at the Odenton Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library at 10:15 a.m. for our “Let’s Celebrate Differences: Pride Edition of Family Storytime.” Bring the whole family! The event will have something for everyone! Videos, stories, dance, singing, and art! @aacpl
It often starts with a single act.
It often starts with a single act.
The world feels like a pretty heavy place these days. We all could use a night of fun surrounded by good, caring people. Please consider joining us for our
The world feels like a pretty heavy place these days. We all could use a night of fun surrounded by good, caring people. Please consider joining us for our "Virtual Trivia Night." This is a fundraiser for our #KidKindnessGrants program. And thanks to a generous donor and the folks at Charm City Trivia, every dollar of your registration fee will go directly to Kindness Grows Here! So, talk to your friends/family, and register your team today! We promise it will be a night that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyMQtU8gCPbnEwFVXb8lwCQmp-Ve8JpKwp6hL_MZHu87A2dw/viewform?usp=header
Please join us in welcoming Sherry Phillips to our Board of Directors! She comes to us with years of experience as a community organizer and as a small business owner. She runs her own business in which she does bookkeeping for numerous clients. Sherry will be serving as our Treasurer. We are so lucky she has chosen to spend some of her precious time with our organization. Welcome, Sherry!
Please join us in welcoming Sherry Phillips to our Board of Directors! She comes to us with years of experience as a community organizer and as a small business owner. She runs her own business in which she does bookkeeping for numerous clients. Sherry will be serving as our Treasurer. We are so lucky she has chosen to spend some of her precious time with our organization. Welcome, Sherry!
Have you donated to our
Have you donated to our "Make America Kind Again" campaign yet? If not, please do! Your donation of $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can donate, will make a real difference in our ability to empower children to make real change in our country through kindness. Please donate now: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=N98NZ44JGED2N
Meet Mason. Mason is one of our 2024 #KidKindnessGrant winners. Mason created
Meet Mason. Mason is one of our 2024 #KidKindnessGrant winners. Mason created "Woody Would You Like to Play" boxes at his school (where the mascot is Woody the Woodchuck!). Mason created these boxes after inviting a new student to have lunch with him. He created these boxes so that kids who might not normally talk or hang out, have an easy and accessible way to connect and interact with each other. He also hopes that teachers will use them to connect with their students. His boxes are full of games, crayons, puzzles and more! Mason is leaving behind a legacy of kindness at his elementary school. And that legacy is made possible by generous donors from people like YOU! Will you help us support kids like Mason by donating to our "Make America Kind Again" Campaign? Link in profile.
Today, on
Today, on "Random Act of Kindness Day" we are launching our "Make America Kind Again Campaign." We need your help in raising $10,000! Kindness has the power to transform lives. It brings people together, heals divides, and creates hope. Yet, America doesn't feel like a place where kindness grows right now. And we are on a mission to change that. We know that kindness doesn’t spread on its own—it needs people like you to cultivate it. At Kindness Grows Here, we’re on a mission to Make America Kind Again, and we need your help. Can you contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today to help build a movement of children, families and community members working together to bring compassion back to our Country? Your gift will: 🌱 Empower young changemakers – Our Kid Kindness Grants have funded nearly $79,000 in projects, impacting over 60,000 lives—all led by kids who want to make a difference in their communities. 🏡 Bring kindness home – We’re developing toolkits so parents, teachers, and communities can create kindness-focused programs anywhere. 💌 Spread inspiration – We're creating a kid-driven, kid-written publication that shares real stories of kindness in action, proving that small acts can spark big change. Imagine a world where kindness, empathy, respect, and compassion guide every interaction. That world starts with us—today. Together, we can make this vision a reality. Your support fuels this movement. DONATE NOW: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=N98NZ44JGED2N
Kindness has the power to transform lives. It brings people together, heals divides, and creates hope. But kindness doesn’t spread on its own. It must be cultivated in order to grow. Today on Random Acts of Kindness Day, we at Kindness Grows Here want to thank our wonderful donors for helping us empower kids to become changemakers and spread kindness in their communities. Through their generosity, and the generosity of many individuals, kids have made a positive difference in their communities, impacting more than 60,000 lives. Thank you, Donors! We couldn't do this work without you. Cam Power for All Crofton Kiwanis Homeland Bookclub Inovalon LKC Construction The Messner Family The Pete Stark Foundation
Kindness has the power to transform lives. It brings people together, heals divides, and creates hope. But kindness doesn’t spread on its own. It must be cultivated in order to grow. Today on Random Acts of Kindness Day, we at Kindness Grows Here want to thank our wonderful donors for helping us empower kids to become changemakers and spread kindness in their communities. Through their generosity, and the generosity of many individuals, kids have made a positive difference in their communities, impacting more than 60,000 lives. Thank you, Donors! We couldn't do this work without you. Cam Power for All Crofton Kiwanis Homeland Bookclub Inovalon LKC Construction The Messner Family The Pete Stark Foundation
We love getting updates from kids as they carry out their kindness projects, made possible by our #KidKindnessGrants! Below is a photo of students who participated in Susana Iffu’s “Kindness Corner” which is a part of her “Warm Hearts, Bright Smiles” project. At her school in Nigeria, Susana has reached out to students “who feel left out, stressed, or sad.” She provided a place where these students can write kind notes to each other, share positive notes and leave small hand made gifts, such as friendship bracelets, with the hope of “helping everyone feel appreciated and supported.” Great job, Susana!!
We love getting updates from kids as they carry out their kindness projects, made possible by our #KidKindnessGrants! Below is a photo of students who participated in Susana Iffu’s “Kindness Corner” which is a part of her “Warm Hearts, Bright Smiles” project. At her school in Nigeria, Susana has reached out to students “who feel left out, stressed, or sad.” She provided a place where these students can write kind notes to each other, share positive notes and leave small hand made gifts, such as friendship bracelets, with the hope of “helping everyone feel appreciated and supported.” Great job, Susana!!
We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Stern to our Board of Directors! Lisa has worked in roles ranging from teacher to director of admissions, to sales leader, while always seeking to support families through challenging transitions, and foster inclusive, welcoming communities. She is unique to our Board of Directors as she is the first member of our team who does not live in Maryland, where we are based. Lisa comes to Kindness Grows Here from Virginia. Get to know more about Lisa and the other members of our team here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/meet-our-team
We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Stern to our Board of Directors! Lisa has worked in roles ranging from teacher to director of admissions, to sales leader, while always seeking to support families through challenging transitions, and foster inclusive, welcoming communities. She is unique to our Board of Directors as she is the first member of our team who does not live in Maryland, where we are based. Lisa comes to Kindness Grows Here from Virginia. Get to know more about Lisa and the other members of our team here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/meet-our-team
Kindness Grows Here depends on donations from generous individuals like YOU! Please consider an end-of-year donation to ensure we can continue to inspire and empower young people to make change in their communities through kindness! Click the donate button on this post. THANK YOU!
Kindness Grows Here depends on donations from generous individuals like YOU! Please consider an end-of-year donation to ensure we can continue to inspire and empower young people to make change in their communities through kindness! Click the donate button on this post. THANK YOU!
Lots of bright yellow envelopes are starting to go in the mail so that our #KidKindnessGrant recipients can spread kindness in their communities! 47 of these will be sent out all across the world this year thanks to generous supporters like you!
Lots of bright yellow envelopes are starting to go in the mail so that our #KidKindnessGrant recipients can spread kindness in their communities! 47 of these will be sent out all across the world this year thanks to generous supporters like you!
This morning, as part of our
This morning, as part of our "Kid Kindness Grant" program we met with Shivam a 17 year old student who lives in a tribal area of India. He is a first generation learner, and with the support of a social worker, Vandana, who supports his community, he applied for a grant to provide solar lamps to 60 households, so that his fellow first generation learners can get their school work done, even throughout the frequent power outages. It was wonderful to get to meet and talk with people halfway across the world who share our mission of spreading kindness within their communities! Congratulations Shivam! It was wonderful to meet you and we are so excited to support your "From Darkness to Light" project.
It's not too late! This #GivingTuesday you can still make a huge different for Kindness Grows Here and for all of the children who benefit from our programs. Please donate today! (Link in Profile).
It's not too late! This #GivingTuesday you can still make a huge different for Kindness Grows Here and for all of the children who benefit from our programs. Please donate today! (Link in Profile).
Kindness Grows Here depends on generous donations from individuals like you. Please consider supporting our mission of fostering kindness in kids through a donation of any size today. THANK YOU! Donate via link in profile.
Kindness Grows Here depends on generous donations from individuals like you. Please consider supporting our mission of fostering kindness in kids through a donation of any size today. THANK YOU! Donate via link in profile.
Happy Thanksgiving! Showing thanks is one of our favorite ways to #BeKind.
Happy Thanksgiving! Showing thanks is one of our favorite ways to #BeKind.
Today on this day of giving thanks, we are thankful for our generous supporters who make our #KidKindnessGrants possible. Thank you!
Today on this day of giving thanks, we are thankful for our generous supporters who make our #KidKindnessGrants possible. Thank you!
Congratulations to all of our 2024 #KidKindnessGrant Winners! We are thrilled to support so many creative and unique kid-driven ideas! Be sure to read all the descriptions and be inspired by these kind kids! Our world needs kindness now, more than ever. Kindness Grows Here is on a mission to help raise a generation of kinder kids. These grants are proof that we are doing exactly that!
Congratulations to all of our 2024 #KidKindnessGrant Winners! We are thrilled to support so many creative and unique kid-driven ideas! Be sure to read all the descriptions and be inspired by these kind kids! Our world needs kindness now, more than ever. Kindness Grows Here is on a mission to help raise a generation of kinder kids. These grants are proof that we are doing exactly that!
This #GivingTuesday, help kindness to grow! Giving Tuesday is December 3rd! Click the link in our profile and start your own fundraiser for Kindness Grows Here.
This #GivingTuesday, help kindness to grow! Giving Tuesday is December 3rd! Click the link in our profile and start your own fundraiser for Kindness Grows Here.
Always be kind!
Always be kind!
Happy World Kindness Day! As we have learned over the past week, reaching out and spreading kindness to others is now more important than ever. Let’s all make someone else’s life a little brighter today. ??
Happy World Kindness Day! As we have learned over the past week, reaching out and spreading kindness to others is now more important than ever. Let’s all make someone else’s life a little brighter today. 🫶🏼
Kindness Grows Here can't exist without the support of our community. Nearly all of our funds come from local individuals, businesses, and families who truly believe in our mission. As such, this year we provided the opportunity for donors to sponsor a grant and earmark the funds for specific causes or locations. Below is a description of each of the sponsors, and the kind of grants they are looking to support: Crofton Kiwanis: We would like our grant to support students in Anne Arundel County. The Homeland Bookclub: We would like our grant to support students in Baltimore City. The Messner Family: In memory of David Messner, we would like our grant to go towards projects either benefitting senior citizens OR medical workers (physical therapists, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, etc.). Students who submit applications that fall into these categories will receive special consideration, as we have funds that can only be spent in these ways. THANK YOU to our grant sponsors!
Kindness Grows Here can't exist without the support of our community. Nearly all of our funds come from local individuals, businesses, and families who truly believe in our mission. As such, this year we provided the opportunity for donors to sponsor a grant and earmark the funds for specific causes or locations. Below is a description of each of the sponsors, and the kind of grants they are looking to support: Crofton Kiwanis: We would like our grant to support students in Anne Arundel County. The Homeland Bookclub: We would like our grant to support students in Baltimore City. The Messner Family: In memory of David Messner, we would like our grant to go towards projects either benefitting senior citizens OR medical workers (physical therapists, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, etc.). Students who submit applications that fall into these categories will receive special consideration, as we have funds that can only be spent in these ways. THANK YOU to our grant sponsors!
Due to a technical issue that blocked submission of our application at a large Maryland School system, we have extended the deadline for all students in Maryland, so as not to unfairly disadvantage these students and to allow them ample time to apply. We will accept applications from Maryland Students until 11:59 p.m. on November 8, 2024. The deadline for all other applicants is still November 1st.
Due to a technical issue that blocked submission of our application at a large Maryland School system, we have extended the deadline for all students in Maryland, so as not to unfairly disadvantage these students and to allow them ample time to apply. We will accept applications from Maryland Students until 11:59 p.m. on November 8, 2024. The deadline for all other applicants is still November 1st.
Thank you, WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore for featuring Kindness Grows Here and our #KidKindnessGrant program this morning! And thank you Felicity, Nonso, and Sawyer for helping to spread the word!
Thank you, WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore for featuring Kindness Grows Here and our #KidKindnessGrant program this morning! And thank you Felicity, Nonso, and Sawyer for helping to spread the word!
Our Kid Kindness Grants are an amazing way for kids to feel empowered to make change in their communities. Please encourage a child you know (between the ages of 5-18) to apply today!! https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants
Our Kid Kindness Grants are an amazing way for kids to feel empowered to make change in their communities. Please encourage a child you know (between the ages of 5-18) to apply today!! https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants
Applications for our 2024 #KidKindnessGrants are open! Please encourage children ages 5-18 to apply! All the details can be found here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants
Applications for our 2024 #KidKindnessGrants are open! Please encourage children ages 5-18 to apply! All the details can be found here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kid-kindness-grants
We have a three-day weekend to spread even more kindness than usual! Sprinkle to your heart’s content!
We have a three-day weekend to spread even more kindness than usual! Sprinkle to your heart’s content!
It was a great day at the Crofton Pride Parade and Resource Fair!
It was a great day at the Crofton Pride Parade and Resource Fair!
We will be here! Will you?
We will be here! Will you?
Come on out to the Odenton Library and join us for this amazing Art Show!
Come on out to the Odenton Library and join us for this amazing Art Show!
Come on out to the Odenton Library and join us for this amazing Art Show!
Come on out to the Odenton Library and join us for this amazing Art Show!
Kindness Grows Here is thrilled to partner with Anne Arundel County Public Library to host this event tonight. We will be providing refreshments for all attendees. We hope to see you there!
Kindness Grows Here is thrilled to partner with Anne Arundel County Public Library to host this event tonight. We will be providing refreshments for all attendees. We hope to see you there!
Are you local to Anne Arundel County and looking for something to do to keep cool on this really hot day? JOIN US TODAY at 2:00 p.m. at the Odenton Library. Our friends at Anne Arundel County Public Library have invited us to Celebrate Differences! KGH will be bringing along some youth volunteers who will share some of their favorite Pride Themed Children's Books! We will also be making art and learning more about what Pride Month is all about!
Are you local to Anne Arundel County and looking for something to do to keep cool on this really hot day? JOIN US TODAY at 2:00 p.m. at the Odenton Library. Our friends at Anne Arundel County Public Library have invited us to Celebrate Differences! KGH will be bringing along some youth volunteers who will share some of their favorite Pride Themed Children's Books! We will also be making art and learning more about what Pride Month is all about!
Today seems like a great day to be kind to everyone you meet! #KindnessGrowsHere
Today seems like a great day to be kind to everyone you meet! #KindnessGrowsHere
Juneteenth is a recognition of the end of Black people being legally owned by white people. Let that sink in for a minute…. As an organization that fosters kindness in kids, we believe talking to children about this holiday and what it means is an important part of being kind. Kindness is being antiracist. And we cannot be antiracist without learning about our past and understanding it’s impact on our present. To learn more about Juneteenth check out https://www.learningforjustice.org/the-moment/june-12-2019-celebrate-juneteenth?fbclid=IwAR3M66OXc-wiQv9R79p89dsb6T1k0MtO_sMZaG-dgI-tX5Fab7CjIHBGMko for some great resources.
Juneteenth is a recognition of the end of Black people being legally owned by white people. Let that sink in for a minute…. As an organization that fosters kindness in kids, we believe talking to children about this holiday and what it means is an important part of being kind. Kindness is being antiracist. And we cannot be antiracist without learning about our past and understanding it’s impact on our present. To learn more about Juneteenth check out https://www.learningforjustice.org/the-moment/june-12-2019-celebrate-juneteenth?fbclid=IwAR3M66OXc-wiQv9R79p89dsb6T1k0MtO_sMZaG-dgI-tX5Fab7CjIHBGMko for some great resources.
Kindness Grows Here continues to grow! We are thrilled to welcome Khala Smith to our board! She brings a wealth of industrial-organization psychology expertise and a passion for creating inclusive spaces. We are lucky to have her. Get to know Khala and our other board members and kindness ambassadors here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/meet-our-team
Kindness Grows Here continues to grow! We are thrilled to welcome Khala Smith to our board! She brings a wealth of industrial-organization psychology expertise and a passion for creating inclusive spaces. We are lucky to have her. Get to know Khala and our other board members and kindness ambassadors here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/meet-our-team
We are thrilled to welcome Ray Feldmann to our Board of Directors! He comes with a true passion and commitment to kindness and a wealth of knowledge in the communications field. He will be instrumental in helping to spread the word about the good work we are doing. Welcome, Ray!
We are thrilled to welcome Ray Feldmann to our Board of Directors! He comes with a true passion and commitment to kindness and a wealth of knowledge in the communications field. He will be instrumental in helping to spread the word about the good work we are doing. Welcome, Ray!
Thanks to The Capital Gazette and Paul Gillespie for capturing this photo of one of the signs on our vehicle in the Annapolis Pride parade.
Thanks to The Capital Gazette and Paul Gillespie for capturing this photo of one of the signs on our vehicle in the Annapolis Pride parade.
Scenes from the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade! One of the best days of the year!
Scenes from the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade! One of the best days of the year!
Over the weekend we were thrilled to connect with young scholars in Baltimore at the “10 Years of Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Baltimore Emerging Scholars Celebration.” Some of our #KidKindnessGrant winners were there to tell other kids about this empowering program.
Over the weekend we were thrilled to connect with young scholars in Baltimore at the “10 Years of Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Baltimore Emerging Scholars Celebration.” Some of our #KidKindnessGrant winners were there to tell other kids about this empowering program.
We hope we will see you at the Annapolis Pride parade on June 1st! If we do, you’ll get one of these awesome stickers!
We hope we will see you at the Annapolis Pride parade on June 1st! If we do, you’ll get one of these awesome stickers!
We are thrilled to be at the Library of Congress Wellness Fair today spreading the word about our organization and how to foster kindness in kids.
We are thrilled to be at the Library of Congress Wellness Fair today spreading the word about our organization and how to foster kindness in kids.
Wellness Wednesday! Improve productivity by taking care of yourself and setting healthy boundaries. ?? #kindnessgrowshere
Wellness Wednesday! Improve productivity by taking care of yourself and setting healthy boundaries. 🌻😅 #kindnessgrowshere
Tuesday Reuse Day! #recycle #reuse #reduce #kindnessgrowshere
Tuesday Reuse Day! #recycle #reuse #reduce #kindnessgrowshere
Happy Friday! ?? #kindnessgrowshere #believe
Happy Friday! 🌻🌈 #kindnessgrowshere #believe
Happy #teacherappreciationweek to all educators!
Happy #teacherappreciationweek to all educators!
Physical Friday! Go to the park, go on a bike, or tend to your garden. ? #physicalfriday
Physical Friday! Go to the park, go on a bike, or tend to your garden. 🌻 #physicalfriday
Happy Passover!
Happy Passover!
Thanks to one of our amazing volunteers, Liana, for hosting the KGH table at the Arundel High School wellness fair. We asked students to commit to doing one kind thing. And these are some of their ideas. Love it!
Thanks to one of our amazing volunteers, Liana, for hosting the KGH table at the Arundel High School wellness fair. We asked students to commit to doing one kind thing. And these are some of their ideas. Love it!
It's that time of year when our
It's that time of year when our "Project Completion Reports" start rolling in from our #KidKindnessGrant winners. Check out this report that Eli & Molly from Crofton, Maryland put together for their "Smile in a bag" project. For this project they purchased supplies, made sandwiches and notes, and personally delivered them to people without a home in Washington, DC. Great work, Eli & Molly! You made a difference through kindness!
Thankful for our Kindness Grows Here community! We cannot achieve our mission without YOU. ? #thankfulthursday #kindnessgrowshere
Thankful for our Kindness Grows Here community! We cannot achieve our mission without YOU. 💗 #thankfulthursday #kindnessgrowshere
Tuesday Re-Use Day!! Are there things you can repurpose? #reduce #reuse #recycle #kindnessgrowshere
Tuesday Re-Use Day!! Are there things you can repurpose? #reduce #reuse #recycle #kindnessgrowshere
Join Kindness Grows Here and Park Books & LitColab for a free Book Club for kids in grades 5-8. Please be sure to register: https://calendly.com/parkbooksliteracylab/april-middle-school-book-club-clone?month=2024-05 This month we will be reading “Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero.” We will be discussing friendship, allyship, dismantling stereotypes, and identity. JOIN US! (KGH will cover the cost of the book for anyone who needs it. So just ask when purchasing at Park Books).
Join Kindness Grows Here and Park Books & LitColab for a free Book Club for kids in grades 5-8. Please be sure to register: https://calendly.com/parkbooksliteracylab/april-middle-school-book-club-clone?month=2024-05 This month we will be reading “Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero.” We will be discussing friendship, allyship, dismantling stereotypes, and identity. JOIN US! (KGH will cover the cost of the book for anyone who needs it. So just ask when purchasing at Park Books).
We are super excited to be attending the Wellness Fair at Arundel High School (Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)) this week! We are also excited to share the materials we created for this event. If you're having a wellness event and want to talk about why Kindness is important, feel free to use these. Everyone should be aware of the mental and physical benefits of Kindness!
We are super excited to be attending the Wellness Fair at Arundel High School (Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)) this week! We are also excited to share the materials we created for this event. If you're having a wellness event and want to talk about why Kindness is important, feel free to use these. Everyone should be aware of the mental and physical benefits of Kindness!
#InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility.
#InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
What will you do today? #socialsaturday #kindnessgrowshere
What will you do today? #socialsaturday #kindnessgrowshere
Be Kind To Your Mind ? #mindfulness #kindnessgrowshere
Be Kind To Your Mind 🌻 #mindfulness #kindnessgrowshere
Kindness Matters ? #kindnessgrowshere #kindnesstoall
Kindness Matters 🌻 #kindnessgrowshere #kindnesstoall
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ #stpatricksday #kindnessgrowshere
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ #stpatricksday #kindnessgrowshere
Wellness Wednesday ? #bekindtoyourmind #kindnessgrowshere
Wellness Wednesday 🌻 #bekindtoyourmind #kindnessgrowshere
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer for people who are Muslim. In 2024, Ramadan lasts from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Muslims who are fasting abstain from eating and drinking (including water) from before sunrise to after sunset. Iftar is the time when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset and share a large meal with family and friends. After the 30 days of fasting comes the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid is a religious holiday for Muslims. The major reason for this festival is to give thanks for all their blessings. #CelebrateDifferences
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer for people who are Muslim. In 2024, Ramadan lasts from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Muslims who are fasting abstain from eating and drinking (including water) from before sunrise to after sunset. Iftar is the time when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset and share a large meal with family and friends. After the 30 days of fasting comes the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid is a religious holiday for Muslims. The major reason for this festival is to give thanks for all their blessings. #CelebrateDifferences
Get moving…it’s Fri-yaaaayyyy! ???? #physicalfriday #kindnessgrowshere
Get moving…it’s Fri-yaaaayyyy! 🎉💃🕺🌻 #physicalfriday #kindnessgrowshere
Friendly Reminder ? #wellnesswednesday #kindnessgrowshere
Friendly Reminder 🧘 #wellnesswednesday #kindnessgrowshere
Be Kind to Your Mind! ???#mentalhealthmonday #kindnessgrowshere
Be Kind to Your Mind! 🧠💕🌻#mentalhealthmonday #kindnessgrowshere
Saturdays are the perfect day to reconnect with family and friends ?? #socialsaturday #kindnessgrowshere
Saturdays are the perfect day to reconnect with family and friends 👯🌻 #socialsaturday #kindnessgrowshere
This Leap Day, Leap for Kindness! What kind act will you do with your extra day? ?? #leapday2024 #kindact #kindnessgrowshere
This Leap Day, Leap for Kindness! What kind act will you do with your extra day? 🐸🌻 #leapday2024 #kindact #kindnessgrowshere
What is something you like to repurpose or reuse? ??#environmentalwellness #kindnessgrowshere
What is something you like to repurpose or reuse? 🌎🌻#environmentalwellness #kindnessgrowshere
What is something that you are feeling grateful for today? #spiritualsunday #gratitude #kindnessgrowshere
What is something that you are feeling grateful for today? #spiritualsunday #gratitude #kindnessgrowshere
It’s Friday! Anyone else feel like dancing? #physicalfriday #danceparty #kindnessgrowshere
It’s Friday! Anyone else feel like dancing? #physicalfriday #danceparty #kindnessgrowshere
We were thrilled to attend the Crofton High School National History Day awards ceremony today to give the “Turning Point Toward Kindness” award to Bree Riggs who did her project on the One Love Foundation. Bree was awarded $100 to use to spread kindness in her community. Great work, Bree! Educating others about Yeardley Love and the Foundation started in her memory will help inform other young people about relationship violence and the resources available to them.
We were thrilled to attend the Crofton High School National History Day awards ceremony today to give the “Turning Point Toward Kindness” award to Bree Riggs who did her project on the One Love Foundation. Bree was awarded $100 to use to spread kindness in her community. Great work, Bree! Educating others about Yeardley Love and the Foundation started in her memory will help inform other young people about relationship violence and the resources available to them.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Inspiration for your day.
Inspiration for your day.
We are so excited to unveil our new logo! We worked with @bethharperdesign to refresh our original logo to make it easier to read and more recognizable, while maintaining much of our original concept. We absolutely LOVE what she came up with! Beth is a pleasure to work with, open to feedback, and super talented! If you need any design work done, please reach out to her! She's a small business owner with huge heart and talent! (Swipe to see all the many variations she gave us!)
We are so excited to unveil our new logo! We worked with @bethharperdesign to refresh our original logo to make it easier to read and more recognizable, while maintaining much of our original concept. We absolutely LOVE what she came up with! Beth is a pleasure to work with, open to feedback, and super talented! If you need any design work done, please reach out to her! She's a small business owner with huge heart and talent! (Swipe to see all the many variations she gave us!)
What a year! We are so excited about the amazing kindness projects that are going to be carried out by compassionate, brave, KIND kids through our #KidKindnessGrants program. Keep scrolling to see all of our record breaking numbers for our 2023 grant season.
What a year! We are so excited about the amazing kindness projects that are going to be carried out by compassionate, brave, KIND kids through our #KidKindnessGrants program. Keep scrolling to see all of our record breaking numbers for our 2023 grant season.
Veterans and their families sacrifice so much. And we are so very grateful for their service.
Veterans and their families sacrifice so much. And we are so very grateful for their service.
Today is the day! All #KidKindnessGrant applications must be submitted by Midnight (Eastern Daylight Time) TONIGHT!! If you encouraged a child to apply, reach out and make sure they get their application in by the deadline!
Today is the day! All #KidKindnessGrant applications must be submitted by Midnight (Eastern Daylight Time) TONIGHT!! If you encouraged a child to apply, reach out and make sure they get their application in by the deadline!
We were so excited to deliver our “Let’s Celebrate Differences” Assembly to Fulton Elementary School in Howard County, MD today! Getting to speak to over 900 kids is always an invigorating opportunity! Our Founder, Kristen was thrilled to be joined in delivering this assembly today by our newest Board Member, Fish Stark. Kristen and Fish made for an engaging duo! If you’d like an assembly at your school, email info@kindnessGrowsHere.com for more info! (And we wish we could share more photos, but we can’t share photos with kids in them.)
We were so excited to deliver our “Let’s Celebrate Differences” Assembly to Fulton Elementary School in Howard County, MD today! Getting to speak to over 900 kids is always an invigorating opportunity! Our Founder, Kristen was thrilled to be joined in delivering this assembly today by our newest Board Member, Fish Stark. Kristen and Fish made for an engaging duo! If you’d like an assembly at your school, email info@kindnessGrowsHere.com for more info! (And we wish we could share more photos, but we can’t share photos with kids in them.)
Whether you’re just hearing about this program, or finalizing the details of your idea, THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY!! The application isn’t difficult! If you want to spread kindness in your community but need the funds to do it, submit an application! We want to hear your idea! Get all the details and the application here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Whether you’re just hearing about this program, or finalizing the details of your idea, THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY!! The application isn’t difficult! If you want to spread kindness in your community but need the funds to do it, submit an application! We want to hear your idea! Get all the details and the application here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Yesterday our Founder, Kristen, and her family had the pleasure of reuniting with some fellow TLC #GiveALittle National Awards winners to make @annieskindnessblankets It was a joy to be in a room full or fellow kindness spreaders all taking some time out of their busy days to spread a little love. It was so wonderful meeting Devin from @racetospeakup and the amazing ladies from Annie's Kindness Blankets. And thank you Katie Smithson from TLC for organizing!
Yesterday our Founder, Kristen, and her family had the pleasure of reuniting with some fellow TLC #GiveALittle National Awards winners to make @annieskindnessblankets It was a joy to be in a room full or fellow kindness spreaders all taking some time out of their busy days to spread a little love. It was so wonderful meeting Devin from @racetospeakup and the amazing ladies from Annie's Kindness Blankets. And thank you Katie Smithson from TLC for organizing!
Kindness Grows Here stands united with everyone impacted by the tragic events in Israel and Gaza. While words are inadequate at a time of such tragedy, our hearts are with all innocent Jewish and Palestinian people.
Kindness Grows Here stands united with everyone impacted by the tragic events in Israel and Gaza. While words are inadequate at a time of such tragedy, our hearts are with all innocent Jewish and Palestinian people.
Apply today! Link in bio!
Apply today! Link in bio!
We are thrilled to welcome Fish as the newest member of our Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in the non-profit sector, education, and program development to our team. Get to know Fish and our entire team here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/who-are-we
We are thrilled to welcome Fish as the newest member of our Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in the non-profit sector, education, and program development to our team. Get to know Fish and our entire team here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/who-are-we
A huge thank you to @torreysmithwr for coming out to interview our founder, Kristen, for the @wjztv #CommunityMVP feature. We can’t wait for them to help us spread the word about our #KidKindnessGrants! We were also thrilled to include Sawyer Ross of the @punnyteacherproject, one of our grant winners from last year, in the interview.
A huge thank you to @torreysmithwr for coming out to interview our founder, Kristen, for the @wjztv #CommunityMVP feature. We can’t wait for them to help us spread the word about our #KidKindnessGrants! We were also thrilled to include Sawyer Ross of the @punnyteacherproject, one of our grant winners from last year, in the interview.
Applications are open! Children ages 5-18 can apply today to receive funds to spread kindness. Get all the details here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Applications are open! Children ages 5-18 can apply today to receive funds to spread kindness. Get all the details here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Do you know a child who is between the ages of 5-18? Then tell them about our #KidKindnessGrants! If they have a great idea for spreading kindness in their neighborhood, school, or larger community, then they could be given the funds they need to carry it out! Apply today! Get all the details here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Do you know a child who is between the ages of 5-18? Then tell them about our #KidKindnessGrants! If they have a great idea for spreading kindness in their neighborhood, school, or larger community, then they could be given the funds they need to carry it out! Apply today! Get all the details here: https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Today is the day! We are now accepting applications for our 2023 #KidKindnessGrants Please share with any children you know who are interetsed in making this world a kinder place! All the details can be found here! https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
Today is the day! We are now accepting applications for our 2023 #KidKindnessGrants Please share with any children you know who are interetsed in making this world a kinder place! All the details can be found here! https://www.kindnessgrowshere.com/kids-kindness-grants
We are thrilled to be at the Severna Park Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library today for their “Summer @ Your Library” Grand Finale! KGH was thrilled to be the official partner for their summer reading program this year! It was a pleasure to partner with this amazing organization!
We are thrilled to be at the Severna Park Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library today for their “Summer @ Your Library” Grand Finale! KGH was thrilled to be the official partner for their summer reading program this year! It was a pleasure to partner with this amazing organization!
Share a recent act of kindness below! ???? #kindnessgrowshere #kindnessmatters
Share a recent act of kindness below! 🌈🌻🌈🌻 #kindnessgrowshere #kindnessmatters
As an organization that fosters kindness in kids, we believe talking to children about this holiday and what it means is an important part of being kind. Kindness is being antiracist. And we cannot be antiracist without learning about our past and understanding it’s impact on our present. While Juneteenth is a celebration for many, we must also acknowledge our nation’s evil history that allowed human beings to be owned by others. We must honor this day by acknowledging our past and committing to always doing better.
As an organization that fosters kindness in kids, we believe talking to children about this holiday and what it means is an important part of being kind. Kindness is being antiracist. And we cannot be antiracist without learning about our past and understanding it’s impact on our present. While Juneteenth is a celebration for many, we must also acknowledge our nation’s evil history that allowed human beings to be owned by others. We must honor this day by acknowledging our past and committing to always doing better.
More scenes from #CroftonPride! It was a fantastic day! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, especially those who helped create these beautiful chalk drawings!
More scenes from #CroftonPride! It was a fantastic day! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, especially those who helped create these beautiful chalk drawings!
We love going to the #CroftonPride parade and resource fair every year!!
We love going to the #CroftonPride parade and resource fair every year!!
How are you kind to yourself? Share your self-love stores in the comments below ? #kindnessgrowshere #selfcare
How are you kind to yourself? Share your self-love stores in the comments below 🌻 #kindnessgrowshere #selfcare
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