KINDNESS Heartland is expanding the spirit of KINDNESS beyond Saint Joseph and into communities throughout our region.

Through student essay and art contests, KINDNESS Heartland gives young people the opportunity to share what kindness means to them, recognize the people making a difference around them, and inspire positive change within their own communities.

Sponsorships and donations help provide meaningful recognition and opportunities for participating students while allowing the impact of KINDNESS to reach more schools, families and communities across the Heartland. Support for KINDNESS Heartland is centered on the communities participating in the regional program, helping kindness grow close to home.

Together, we can celebrate the voices of young people and create a ripple effect of kindness throughout the Heartland—one student, one school and one community at a time.

KINDNESS Heartland 2027

Where Kindness Reaches Across Communities