A week to amplify good humans leading kindness revolutions.
Experience Kindness Week on the We Are For Good Podcast / Nov. 2-6, 2020
monday, NOV. 2
Gaining Ground Literacy
Meet Shotts & Kirby. They're teachers on a mission - a mission that completely gripped our hearts. If you love books, the Scholastic Book Fair or simply smile when you picture your favorite book as a child, then this episode is for you. They are driving their nonprofit bookmobile into metropolitan book deserts and changing everything about literacy in the process. "We have found a cure for something, and we just need to get it to the people." Books and teachers are really changing the world.
tuesday, NOV. 3
MADabolic Washington D.C.
Meet Kamille, Eric & Corbin. They're three faces of a powerful Washington D.C. team who united a gym and a community around the change they wanted to see in the world. Hear how they channeled their passion for racial equality into an intense half-marathon training that ultimately raised $45K+ for a variety of DEI nonprofit organizations.Their unifed commitment to do more than post hashtags had a far-reaching effect on their communities and themselves. It's an inspiring story of one group of ordinary citizens who banded together for the greater good.
wednesday, NOV. 4
Keaton’s Kindness Foundation
Meet Holly. She's the mom of a truly incredible kid. Eight years ago, Keaton was diagnosed with leukemia, and while he battled this terrible disease, he thought about using his journey as a way to instill random acts of kindness into the world. And when he did, amazing things happened. After Keaton passed away in 2018 following a valiant battle, the Kindness Army didn’t slow down. In fact, their passion grew. And today, his legacy of love continues. Tune in as we embrace Keaton's goal to infuse more kindness, courage, compassion, and caring into the world in the spirit of fighting for a pediatric cancer cure.
thursday, NOV. 5
Be Strong Story
Meet Kristi. She's a mama on a mission. What started as a lunchbox note of encouragement blossomed inot a journey with others to build loving communities. We're talking about making a space for everyone at the table, and bringing children along on this philanthropy journey.
friday, NOV. 6
The Birthday Party Project
Meet Paige. She loves an over-the-top party, and the thought that some kids may not be able to celebrate their birthday due to homelessness spurred her to gather community ensuring every child feels celebrated on their birthday. They're on the hunt for more birthday enthusiasts (hey, that could be you!) and sharing inspiring stories of hope that demonstrate parties are more than a celebration - they're a loud exclamation point that kids matter!