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**** Altrusa RichArdson Kindness Weekend History ****

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KINDNESS WEEKEND 2026

APRIL 10-11, 2026

LET'S MAKE RICHARDSON THE KINDEST TOWN AROUND

It was a big day for Altrusa Richardson.  We had a record number of volunteers and the work we all did benefited so many! 



 Days for Girls -Cutting fabric for seveal hundred reusable menstral kids for girls in third world and poverty stricken areas.   

And Mayor Omar came to help and cheer us on!


Preparing 40 Housewarming Gifts for young people aging out of foster care - kitchen utensils, pasta and marinara for their first meal.


 30 pull toys assembled to be used in training dogs to be service dogs for wounded veterans.



Hand-written notes to friends and members we are missing or who are ill.

      300 Busy Bags for the RISD Intake Center while parents are registering kids.

    50 personal hygiene bags for women and children who have been rescued from trafficking.

    Worked with Blue Star Mother to fill 100 goodie bags to send to those serving overseas.

     36 Birthdays in a Bag for Hope's Door. All needed for a birthday party,

     Packaged gifts from Ability House Residents to caregivers as thank you's. 



Made 120 pom poms to give to children at the Warren Center for a celebration.


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KINDNESS WEEKEND 2025

APRIL 4-5, 2025

CITYWIDE KINDNESS INITIATIVE

Our 2025 initiative marked a milestone—celebrating a decade of community compassion through our largest-ever event: The Ultimate Kindness Weekend. Backed by the full support of the City of Richardson, this initiative aimed to engage every citizen in an act of kindness, making Richardson truly “The Kindest Town Around.”

The citywide celebration included:

  • A public call-to-action for individuals, businesses, and organizations to perform and share acts of kindness via social media.
  • Official city endorsement and visibility through marketing, signage, and local media partnerships.
  • Active participation from community partners including:
    • Richardson ISD
    • The Warren Center
    • Dialogue Institute Dallas
    • North Texas Disability Chamber
    • Network of Community Ministries
    • Richardson Symphony
    • YMCA




Altrusa-Led Projects: Acts of Kindness with Measurable Impact

Altrusa Richardson provided a variety of hands-on projects tailored to diverse community needs, all designed to touch lives, bring hope, and inspire change:

 Days for Girls

Impact: Over 400 reusable menstrual hygiene components were prepared.

  • Reach: These items will support an estimated 200+ women and girls in underserved countries, offering dignity, continued education, and improved menstrual health.
  • Details: Volunteers traced and cut fabric under guidance from Days for Girls representatives, forming kits later completed and distributed globally

 

New Friends New Life

  • 100 snack bags prepared for survivors of trafficking and exploitation—designed to be shared among women, teens, and children.
  • Impact: Provides immediate nourishment, support, and comfort during outreach sessions.

RISD Intake Center

  • 330 welcome bags assembled for newly enrolled students undergoing language assessments.
  • Contents: Crayons, coloring books, fidget toys, and kindness-themed activities.
  • Impact: Supports smooth transitions for multilingual learners and their families.


Blue Star Mothers (Military Support)

  • 50 care packages created for deployed troops, including handwritten thank-you letters.
  • Impact: A touch of home, encouragement, and deep gratitude shared across continents.
  • Special Note: Blue Star Mothers attended and helped with assembly.


Patriot Paws

  • Snuffle mats handmade for service dogs in training.
  • Impact: Supports the comfort, mental stimulation, and enrichment of dogs who will one day assist veterans and individuals with disabilities.


Hope’s Door New Beginnings

  • 36 “Birthday in a Bag” kits prepared for families in crisis.
  • Impact: Ensures children in shelter environments can still experience the joy of celebrating their special day.

 

Ability House

  • 16 handmade friendship bracelets created for residents with disabilities.
  • Impact: Promotes connection, inclusion, and joy through small but meaningful gestures.

 Altrusan Outreach

  • Preparing handwritten notes of care, friendship, support, and kindness, helping us connect/reconnect with those in our community, reminding them they are in our thoughts.

KINDNESS WEEKEND 2024

April 6, 2024

The Eighth KAN Weekend

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