Kindness Worldwide Inc. and Give Local York Announce Strategic Alliance
Joint efforts will capitalize upon vast synergies and preeminently position York County, PA as a model for kindness in a true “community collaboration”
See the Good. Be the Good. Go the Extra Mile!
January 31, 2025 – YORK, PA: Kindness Worldwide Inc, formed as a grassroots collaboration to unify communities and ecosystems globally around the worthy and nurturing aspects of kindness, and Give Local York, a 24-hour online giving extravaganza hosted by the White Rose Leadership Institute, are joining forces in an exciting alliance of York-based nonprofit powerhouses. Alongside The GIANT Company, Kindness Worldwide will be presenting sponsor for Give Local York 2025. Give Local York will be a presenting sponsor of Kindness Worldwide’s signature initiative, Kindness Week Worldwide 2025. Together, they will amplify efforts to make even greater community impact.
Give Local York and The GIANT Company both played important roles in Kindness Worldwide’s early history with a prominent presence at its launch on November 9, 2023 at WellSpan Park. Give Local York’s year-round giving platform “GLY365” was announced in conjunction with the event, and The GIANT Company was featured as the very first “Exemplar Sponsor” of the inaugural celebration of Kindness Week Worldwide that has since spawned a global movement embraced by multiple communities throughout the world.
In 2024, Give Local York made history by raising $5.2 million for 323 York County nonprofits in 24 hours. Given Local York returns May 1-2, 2025, from 9 pm to 9 pm. Kindness Week Worldwide is 8 days annually, symbolic of the “8 Characteristics of Kindness”, from the Saturday before World Kindness Day through the Saturday after, and returns November 8 – 15, 2025. Among its magical elements are the issuance of Kindness Citations by law enforcement, broad distribution of “See the Good” and “Be the Good” kindness cards, blood donation as a symbolic means of paying it forward, formal recognition by governing bodies, and bringing people and communities together across multiple community ecosystems in a broad celebration of humanity’s greatest asset.
“It’s impossible to have a vibrant community without the meaningful work of multiple nonprofit organizations, which by nature have kindness at the heart of their mission and rely upon the kind hearts of a generous community to survive and thrive,” stated Kindness Worldwide founder Kevin Smith. “Passion for our community and the importance of kindness are common threads that bond our organizations. I can’t emphasize enough how excited I am for the potential of this partnership for the betterment of all community stakeholders.”
“At Give Local York, we believe in the power of generosity and kindness to transform our communities,” stated Lisa Barshinger, White Rose Leadership Institute’s Executive Director. “Our partnership with Kindness Worldwide aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire giving and bring people together. Together, we’ll be amplifying acts of kindness and generosity in ways that will ripple across our communities and beyond.”
“A collaborative ecosystem of thriving nonprofits, engaged local government, community-minded businesses and media members, and a committed citizenry are essential to the achievement of our vision to create a culture of kindness. The York community has become a model for such collaboration through its shining example and leadership in that regard,” said Kindness Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Binko. “Give Local York’s ecosystem model with over 300 nonprofit members is a natural complement to our own. We’re excited to leverage inherent synergies and further amplify York as the model community of kindness for others to emulate.”
Following an act of kindness between two strangers on Good Friday morning 2023, Kindness Worldwide Inc. formed as a designated tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization with a vision “to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world.” Kindness Worldwide is engaging with like-minded brands eager to be visible in supporting this meaningful vision. Click HERE to learn more about our Donor/Sponsor opportunities.
Our signature initiative, Kindness Week Worldwide, inspired a global movement spreading to communities in multiple states and countries throughout the world by mobilizing individuals, academic institutions, businesses, faith-based and service organizations, community supporters, and ecosystems to promote and display kindness in imaginative ways.
Our proven model for Kindness, including video footage, imagery, and inspirational stories, is readily evidenced on our Website and social pages including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Kindness Worldwide Inc. believes Kindness is a choice that should be universally encouraged, recognized, rewarded and celebrated as a primary means of human unification regardless of ethnicity, creed, personal identity, faith, politics, nationality, or other affinity factors.
Additional information for those who wish to learn more about Kindness Week Worldwide and other initiatives, accessibility of Toolkits/Playbooks, and more details on the mission + vision of Kindness Worldwide is available @ www.KindnessWorldwide.org or via email to [email protected]
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Give Local York is York County’s largest day of charitable giving, uniting our community for a 24-hour fundraising event that benefits hundreds of local nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2018, Give Local York has raised over $25 million for local causes, supporting the mission-driven work of more than 300 nonprofits annually. Open to any registered 501(c)(3) organization that serves York County, this event celebrates the spirit of giving and fosters collaboration among residents, businesses, and community groups. Each year, tens of thousands of donors come together to make a difference, ensuring a lasting impact on our region. For more information, visit www.givelocalyork.org.
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