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Our mission is to spread kindness throughout the community, and your request is the first step in making that happen. Whether it's a big idea or a small gesture, we're here to listen and do everything we can to support your request. Together, we can create moments of joy and positivity that make a real difference. Let's work hand in hand to turn your vision of kindness into reality!

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Expanding Kindness, One Opportunity at a Time

Welcome to Acts of Kidness LLC, the for-profit arm of Acts of Kidness, where we channel our passion for spreading kindness into innovative programs that benefit both individuals and organizations. We’re excited to share a few of the concepts we’re currently developing to broaden the reach of kindness in our community:

After-School Programming

We’ve always dreamed of providing younger children with more opportunities to give back. That’s why we’re expanding our efforts to introduce after-school programming at the elementary level. These programs will engage kids in community service projects, instilling the values of empathy and civic responsibility early on. Starting in schools across the metro area, we aim to cultivate a lifelong love of helping others in the youngest members of our community.

Kindness Curriculum in Schools

Imagine a world where doing good becomes part of a student’s education! We’re partnering with schools to create a kindness curriculum that not only nurtures compassion but also provides high school students with the chance to earn elective credits. This program empowers young people to engage in meaningful community service, fostering a generation of thoughtful, community-minded leaders.

Kindness Workshops for Families

Create workshops designed for families to participate in together. These sessions can focus on practical ways to incorporate acts of kindness into daily life, fostering stronger family bonds while teaching children the importance of compassion and community involvement.

Corporate Training

Kindness knows no age limit, and we believe it can thrive in every environment, including the workplace. Acts of Kidness LLC offers corporate training designed to bring acts of kindness into your organization. Whether it’s a team-building event or a company-wide initiative, we’d love to collaborate with you to create memorable experiences that inspire and unite your team while making a positive impact in the community.

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Acts of Kidness: Where Community and Compassion Shine

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"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." — Oscar WildePayPal for Nonprofits: PayPal offers discounted transaction fees for registered 501(c)(3) organizations and provides an easy way to collect donations through their platform.GoFundMe Charity: This platform allows non-profits to create fundraising campaigns without platform fees. However, there may still be standard payment processing fees.Givebutter: A free fundraising platform that offers donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event ticketing with no platform fees. They operate on a "tips" model where donors can choose to tip Givebutter.Donorbox: Donorbox provides a free version with some limitations on features and a small transaction fee. It's easy to embed on websites and offers recurring donations.Facebook Fundraising: Facebook allows non-profits to collect donations through their platform without charging any fees. Donors can give directly on the non-profit's Facebook page.Google for Nonprofits: While not a direct donation platform, Google for Nonprofits offers tools like Google Ad Grants, which can drive traffic to your donation page.Mightycause: This platform provides free basic fundraising tools for non-profits, with optional premium features available for a fee.Network for Good: Offers a free donation page for non-profits with fees for transaction processing.

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Acts of Kidness: Where Community and Compassion Shine

Founded by the Hawk family in Minnetonka, Acts of Kidness was born out of our deep involvement in the community and our belief in the power of kindness. As parents raising children who value supporting others and volunteering, we noticed a gap—there weren’t programs celebrating and fostering acts of kindness the same way sports and other activities celebrate achievement. Inspired by the dedication families pour into travel sports, we asked: why not create something similar for the kindest kids? A place where students who go above and beyond—volunteering, helping their peers, and making their schools and neighborhoods better—are highlighted and supported. Acts of Kidness offers opportunities for kids to engage in meaningful acts of compassion, proving that kindness can be just as celebrated as any sport or skill.

Andrew Hawk

Andrew is an elementary school student at Minnetonka Public Schools, where he’s known for being a fun-loving, friendly, and intuitive young learner. He serves as one of the school representatives for the student donation box, bringing enthusiasm and leadership to the role. Outside of school, Andrew stays active with lacrosse, basketball, baseball, chess club, and pickleball.Andrew's favorite volunteer opportunities
Andrew enjoys volunteering at the homeless shelter in Rochester, where he hosts bingo events, helps organize the storage area, and makes a positive impact on the community. He also loves ringing the bell at Christmastime with his cousins, spreading holiday cheer while supporting a great cause and bringing smiles to everyone he meets.

Emily Hawk

Emily graduated from Viterbo University with a degree in social work. She has dedicated over a decade to working for the Bond Between Animal Rescue (formerly Secondhand Hounds) and spends one day a week as an elementary school paraprofessional in the Minnetonka Public School District.Emily's favorite volunteer opportunity
Wherever something needs to be cleaned or organized, Emily is there! She’s passionate about keeping our community beautiful and can often be found on Earth Day—and many other days—cleaning parks, straightening shelves, and pitching in wherever help is needed.

Benjamin Hawk

Benjamin is an elementary school student at Minnetonka Public Schools. He leads the school suggestion box, giving students a voice in shaping their school community. A multi-talented student, Benjamin has earned numerous Math CML awards and participates in robotics, chess club, baseball and basketball.Benjamin's favorite volunteer opportunity
Benjamin loves joining his grandma at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, where she has volunteered for over 30 years. Together, they help organize and stock new family shelves, host Christmas events for the kids, and drop off excess cardboard from the house to the recycling facility, contributing to a sustainable and caring environment.

Matt Hawk

Matt graduated from Augsburg University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and later earned his master’s degree in special education from Mankato State University. He currently works in administration at an online charter school, combining his passion for education with leadership.Matt's favorite volunteer opportunity
Matt enjoys volunteering at the Clear Springs Dad's Pancake Breakfast. His favorite role is running the juice and coffee bar, where he gets to showcase his greatest skill: small talking.

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