Our fifth Kindness Week took place from November 12th - 18th, 2022. For a detailed overview of Kindness Week 2022, click HERE.
Check out the Kindness Week Recap 2022 video from Westborough TV.
This event was supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
What is Kindness Week?
We're glad you asked! It is an annual celebration of the kindness in our community - a time to shine a spotlight on the good and inspire people to spread kindness through their own actions. Kindness Week focuses on kindness to others, kindness to self and kindness to the earth. Follow us on Facebook (@WCKindnessWeek) or Instagram (@WCKindnessWeek) to stay up-to-date on events throughout the week! You can also sign up for our mailing list HERE.
Isn't kindness important everyday (not just one week out of THE year)?
YES! Being kind is always important and studies prove that kindness to others brings both physical and emotional benefits. But daily life sometimes "gets in the way" and we can lose sight of our own efforts related to kindness. School-aged children learn about and practice kindness as part of school curriculum. Kindness Week provides an opportunity to do this across the entire community - all age groups. We believe that this week has ripple effects throughout our community - and that it helps to define our community.
How does it work?
Kindness Week provides an opportunity for people to make a personal commitment to being kind and recognizing the kindness of others around them. This aligns with the Westborough Connects mission of building a more connected and kind community where everybody feels like they belong.
Kindness Week is typically celebrated with events at various locations throughout the week. We would like to thank our Partners in Kindness, who have joined with us to host some great events. If you would like to become a Partner in Kindness, you can get more information HERE.
See this slideshow and Westborough TV video highlights from the first Kindness Week in 2019 and the video from our 2021 program featuring keynote speaker Susan Verde.
