How to Have Difficult Conversations (with Respect and Understanding) 

Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7pm via Zoom — For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages 

In this small group interactive program, SPARK founder Christine Guthery will share: (1) the reasons why courageous conversations are important; (2) why they are challenging; and (3) the tools, strengths (and super powers) that allow us to manage them successfully. (Limit 30 registrants). ASL interpretation will be provided at this event. Learn more about this FREE online program and register at www.SPARKKindness.org

Changing the Game: Making Youth Sports a Positive, Character Building, and Growth Experience 

Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7pm via Zoom — For youth sport coaches at all levels of play, parents and caregivers of active kids. Young people involved in youth sports and teen athletes are also welcome to attend. 

John O’Sullivan, internationally known bestselling author, speaker and podcast host, will offer strategies to promote a positive and character-building sports experience for young people. Youth sports should be focused on learning sport-specific skills, as well as helping kids get the most out of their sports experience, all while growing as a person, learning life lessons, and having fun. ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event. Learn more about this FREE online program and register at www.SPARKKindness.org

KINDNESS WEEK is a time to shine the spotlight on the good that happens every day and inspire people to spread kindness through their own actions and connect with others. 

In partnership with organizations and community members, we seek to promote small events and initiatives throughout the week that will inspire community bonding around kindness and have a lasting impact all year long.

Help celebrate our community and all the ways kindness connects us. 

Share your story!

What does kindness mean to you?

Who is the kindest person you know and why?

What is the kindest thing you have ever done?

When did you witness an act of kindness?

How has kindness affected you? Someone else? The planet

All ages and abilities from all members of our community are encouraged to submit a kindness story (big or small!) in any medium you choose (such as video, audio, writing, painting,

drawing, song, poetry,) or set up an appointment with us to share your story for our fifth annual Kindness Week.

Please send all submissions to [email protected] and learn more at www.SPARKindness.org.