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Random Act of Kindness Day
Together, lets celebrate kindness!
Thank you for celebrating Random Act Of Kindness Day on
Friday, November 13, 2009!
Random acts of kindness are a wonderful way to touch the lives of others and make our world a better place.
Last November, The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF) embarked on a simple, yet extremely meaningful new initiative called Random Act of Kindness Day.
The day was an invitation for individuals, schools, community groups, service clubs, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and churches to join hearts and hands to celebrate the kind and friendly community in which we live.
Random Act of Kindness Day was a great success with folks from all different walks of life in our community (and beyond) performing small, simple kind deeds. People even shared some of their stories and you will find some of those personal accounts below.
Last November, The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF) embarked on a simple, yet extremely meaningful new initiative called Random Act of Kindness Day.
The day was an invitation for individuals, schools, community groups, service clubs, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and churches to join hearts and hands to celebrate the kind and friendly community in which we live.
Random Act of Kindness Day was a great success with folks from all different walks of life in our community (and beyond) performing small, simple kind deeds. People even shared some of their stories and you will find some of those personal accounts below.
Random Act of Kindness Day has also caused a ripple effect! This past November 13th we once again celebrated Random Act of Kindness Day in K-W. And we're pleased to share that other communities joined The KWCF and took part in this special day as well. Community foundations from Cambridge & North Dumfries, Orillia and London participated in their first ever Random Act of Kindness Day this past year with Guelph and Windsor community foundations showing interest for 2010.
Random Act Of Kindness Day began with a group of dedicated volunteers called the Friends of the Foundation. Their support has made this special day a reality! Thanks to all of our Friends who truly are helping to make a lasting difference.
Great Ideas!
Click HERE to read some of this year's Random Act of Kindness Day stories shared with The KWCF. If you have a story to share, we'd love to hear it! Email us!
Click HERE to find some suggestions on "random acts" you can perform in the workplace on November 13th!
Learn how a dedicated local volunteer changes the lives of thousands of students at Queensmount Senior Public School by celebrating the powerful effects of a Random Act of Kindness. Click HERE to learn how a RAK comes BACK!
Conestoga College is getting involved with Random Act of Kindness Day by offering deals on coffee to encourage people to purchase coffee for others. Their library is not charging late fees for books returned on November 13th and their bookstore is encouraging people to buy treats for others.
St. David's Catholic High School is promoting Random Act of Kindness Day with posters and announcing it on their PA system each day. They are putting a big sign out front of the school and some students will be creating a mini video. On November 13th students will be signing their name to a handprint mural every time they perform an act of kindness.
Volunteers handed out 2,500 Random Act of Kindness Day cards at the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, November 6th!
St. David's Catholic High School is promoting Random Act of Kindness Day with posters and announcing it on their PA system each day. They are putting a big sign out front of the school and some students will be creating a mini video. On November 13th students will be signing their name to a handprint mural every time they perform an act of kindness.
Volunteers handed out 2,500 Random Act of Kindness Day cards at the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, November 6th!
Find out what Home Hardware is doing to celebrate kindness on November 13th! Click HERE.
Thank you Woolwich Township for declaring November 13th as Random Act of Kindness Day for 2009!
What are you doing to celebrate Random Act of Kindness Day? Tell us!
"I am going to be at Holy Rosary for the day working with their grade 7 and 8 students on a newspaper unit. My "RAK" will be treating the students to a pizza lunch and juice boxes and sitting down to have lunch with them." Jonathan Clayton, Youth Readership Specialist, Waterloo Region Record
"We are throwing a "thanks for staying" party with pizza and cake for each shift of our staff to thank them for continuing to work with us and providing the best possible care for our residents." Scott Hebert, Administrator, The Westmount Long Term Care Residence
Links for Random Act of Kindness Day 2009
Check out the Random Act of Kindness Day video ad being seen around Kitchener-Waterloo! Click HERE to view! Special thanks to Intrigue Media for putting this ad together.
Click HERE to download the Random Act of Kindness Day Poster!
Click HERE to download the Random Act of Kindness Day Poster!
Download your own Random Act of Kindness Day card HERE.
Random Act of Kindness Day is on facebook! Check it out by clicking HERE!
Check out this heartwarming story about a violinist in Washington!
Random Act of Kindness Day in the media!
October 29, 2009
Exchange Morning Post asks you if you're ready for the 2009 Random Act of Kindness Day.
Find out why you should share the gift of kindness on November 13th - check out CTV's Random Act of Kindness Day video HERE.
Exchange Morning Post asks you if you're ready for the 2009 Random Act of Kindness Day.
Find out why you should share the gift of kindness on November 13th - check out CTV's Random Act of Kindness Day video HERE.
October 26, 2009
Listen HERE to find out why and how you should make kindness a priority on November 13th! This PSA can be heard on CHYM FM.
September 14, 2009
570 News helps spread the word about Random Act of Kindness Day!Exchange Magazine helps tell the story of the 2nd Annual Random Act of Kindness Day!
September 16, 2009
Random Act of Kindness Day to Return (The Waterloo Region Record)
September 21, 2009
Click on the links below to hear clips from the Random Act Of Kindness Day Media Launch!
Rosemary Smith - CEO, The KWCF - Paying it Forward
Rosemary Smith - CEO, The KWCF - Hallmark Card moment
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