Thank You For Recognizing Those

Kavya Gangasani is the founder and executive director of Bay Area Medical Explorers (BAME), a student-led nonprofit that helps underserved students access healthcare education, mentorship, research, leadership, and service opportunities. She started BAME after...

I spread kindness through Joy Mail Project, a community I founded after experiencing a period of serious illness and isolation myself. During that time, I learned how much seemingly small gestures as simple as a message, a drawing, or someone taking the time to check...

Gaathri found that many students at her high school were not engaging in volunteer opportunities because they struggled to find causes that aligned with their personal interests. As a result, community service wasn’t as strong as it could be, leading to lower civic...

Growing up, I grappled with ankyloglossia, a condition that affects speech ability. One of the most significant challenges that came with my tongue-tie was the lack of community to support me throughout my struggles. Because neither one of my friends or family had...

I spread kindness by using education and service to create opportunities for others. Through An Unclouded Conscience, I help lead STEAM outreach projects, coordinate student volunteers, build nonprofit partnerships, create educational content, and support donation...

Ms. Birdie is a Para/Substitute Teacher @ Crim Elementary. She was so moved by your Kindness room, and the story behind it. Birdie goes out of her way to make every child feel welcomed and loved at school. When she is out in public and runs into one of her current or...