Center for HumanKindness

Today we're celebrating Fred Rogers' advocacy for kindness. 💛🏡 Being a good neighbor is a powerful way to transform our communities! Stay tuned for the return of #KindnessClosetoHome next month. #WontYouBeMyNeighborDay #KindnessInAction #KindnessAmbassador

Home for Families is now providing free, on-site mental health support to those experiencing housing instability through a new partnership with Hidden Roots Mental Health LLC. #KindnessInTheNews

Ten years ago, Seeds of Caring Columbus set out to help kids discover the power of kindness through service. Today, it connects tens of thousands of children to volunteer opportunities each year—showing even the youngest can make a difference. 💛

During a rare Level 3 snow emergency in Franklin County, LifeCare Alliance kept meals moving across central Ohio — with Blizzard Boxes, emergency deliveries, and volunteers clearing walkways to keep neighbors safe. ❄️💙 Volunteer: lifecarealliance.org/volunteer #KindnessInTheNews

After hearing stories of their mother’s kindness at her funeral, siblings Art Bouzounis and Matina Zenios launched the Choose Kind Foundation — donating thousands to support local kids and families. 💛 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4aMwcAj

As domestic violence deaths rise across Ohio, Community for New Direction is launching a Men’s Accountability & Change Program to disrupt abuse, promote accountability, and strengthen safety for survivors. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4aIFxKV

Happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay! 💌🤝☕️💐 Today we’re sharing reflections from central Ohioans who chose kindness. Care and compassion create ripple effects that strengthen us all. 💙💜 #KindnessInAction

You’re invited to Social Club Workshops—casual, in-person gatherings to explore how clubs bring people together. 🍲 Feb 19 | 🎲 March 2 📍 The Columbus Foundation | 5:30–7:00 pm Learn more and register to participate👇 cbusfdn.org/4khBhVH

What began as a simple act of faith now brings weekly care across Columbus. Through Tent City Showers, Al Bilins and volunteers provide hot showers, meals, and dignity—reminding neighbors they are seen and valued. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4t3HJUl

Calling all central Ohio educators & youth leaders 💌 Postcards with Purpose helps students build connection through letter writing—one postcard at a time. Register for FREE postcards, postage & a ready-to-use classroom guide (while supplies last): cbusfdn.org/426jdGS

After careers as firefighters, Larry Baker and Myron Ingram now serve as chaplains for retired firefighters in central Ohio—showing up with compassion and understanding for those who carry the weight of trauma long after the calls end. #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4r6deLD

When their preschool closed, eight women kept showing up. Known as the Hilltop Ladies, they’ve given 400+ volunteer hours across 55+ service events, supporting students and families at Hilltop Early Learning Center. 💛🎄

After losing his beloved cat, Mark Michaels turned grief into generosity by founding Mush’s Bottomless Bowl—a nonprofit that’s donated 11,000+ pounds of pet food to local shelters in just two years. 💛🐾 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4qcY9r6

With under 10% of federal cancer research funding going to kids, @Cancerfreekids is advancing kindness by supporting pediatric cancer research, including $650,000 to @nationwidekids to support 10 early-stage projects for children. 💛🌟 #KindnessInTheNews cbusfdn.org/4pKVapW

Photos: Photos from Everyday Kindness Heroes award ceremony dispatch.com/picture-galler…

The 8th annual Everyday Kindness Heroes program by @ColumbusMonthly and @DispatchAlerts honors 18 central Ohioans making a difference through selfless acts. @Center4Kindness is donating to each honoree’s chosen nonprofit. 🎉Meet the Everyday Kindness Heroes! 🎉 #KindnessInAction

’Tis the season for gratitude and gathering! 🦃🎁 Kindness is a tradition we can pass down, too. Download our FREE Family Philanthropy Guide—created with @SeedsofCaring—to use with the youth in your life this holiday season! cbusfdn.org/3FZMirp

Thousands of central Ohioans joined us to start (and continue) chain reactions of kindness during our Nov 13–17 “Celebrate Kindness” campaign. See how we made an impact together! Every act of kindness—big or small—makes a difference. 💛

Now’s your chance to be a kindness ambassador! 🌟 Grab free kindness gear—shirts, hats, stickers + more—to spark conversation + spread compassion. Claim yours while supplies last + show the world kindness matters. 💛 #CelebrateKindness cbusfdn.org/48bFsOc

Kindness + creativity spark connection + empathy. 💛 Join us today only at @columbusmuseum (free Sunday admission!) + visit our Kindness Booth to spin the wheel, make a craft + share the joy. 🎨 #CelebrateKindness