Can your school do 250 acts of kindness to honor America's 250 years?
Thank you for your interest in being part of Kindland’s United States of Kindness. The United States of Kindness (USK) is a nationwide call to action to participate in 250 Acts of Kindness and share stories of kindness. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the goal of this movement is to establish kindness as a defining national value, leaving a legacy of unity that extends beyond 2026.
All of us at Kindland are thrilled to provide you with some exciting (and FREE) ways you can easily incorporate kindness into your school day while making a special connection to our nation’s milestone anniversary. Together, your staff, students, and families can rally around this positive, unifying, and inspiring mission to complete 250 acts of kindness.
1. Sign Up
Choose your school’s USK point of contact and have them sign up at USofKindness.org. This is your school’s pledge that you are committed to doing (or trying to do) 250 acts of kindness. If you already did this, great, you’re good to go!
2. Announce Participation
Let students, staff, families, and your broader community know you are part of a national movement. Share internally through staff meetings, homeroom announcements, and newsletters. Share externally through social media, a website announcement, or a message to families.
- USK Overview in Education
- USK Frequently Asked Questions
- Announcement Templates
- Press Release Template
- USK Logo File
@usofkindness #USK250
3. Launch USK in Your School
Utilize any of Kindland’s optional resources to support your school’s participation and don’t hesitate to start your own projects to encourage kindness conversations and acts of kindness
- USK Classroom Lesson: “250 Americans, 250 Acts, 250 Years” (adjustable for K-12)
- USK Classroom Lesson: "Raise a Flag for Kindness" (includes optional art contest)
- USK Art Contest: Create a Kindness Flag
- USK Challenge Board for Schools
- USK 250 Acts Tracker
- Kindness Wednesday – December 2nd
- List of Kindness Ideas
- Additional Kindness Resources
4. Share Your Stories & Celebrate Your Impact
Storytelling is the heart of the initiative and an opportunity to elevate the kindness we know is already happening at your school and across the country. Share photos, short videos, quotes, and classroom moments.
- Sharing options:
- Post directly to social media (tag @USofKindness)
- Submit an Act of Kindness at USofKindness.org
- Email details to Ben Krutko at benk@viafdn.org
At year’s end, we will gather stories and highlights for the National Kindness Impact Report. Your school may be featured and recognized for its contribution to this national moment.
5. Invite Others to Join
Encourage nearby schools, community groups, local government, businesses, vendors, and partner organizations to join the
250 Acts of Kindness call to action
6. Elevate What You Already Do
Your school is already full of kindness. Simply bring visibility to the moments already happening by sharing stories and tagging USK.
When you connect your efforts to the national campaign, your
school is recognized as a kindness leader.
7. Share Your Stories
Storytelling is the heart of the movement. Share photos, short videos, quotes, classroom moments, and service highlights.
Tag USK social channels so we can amplify your impact nationally @USofKindness
8. Invite Others to Join
Encourage nearby schools, community groups, local government, businesses, vendors, and partner organizations to join the
250 Acts of Kindness call to action.
Access a sample email templateand talking points to invite others
9. Celebrate and Share Your Impact
At year’s end, we will gather stories and highlights for the National Kindness Impact Report. Your school may be featured and recognized
for its contribution to this national moment.
Need more reasons to support kindness?
Explore the research on how kindness strengthens school climate,
student engagement, and well-being.
