Through our direct relationships with schools and community organizations, we have helped Simpson Strong-Tie support youth education programs for our local partners.
Girls’ Workshop Supports Connection, Youth Homes
Facilitating an all-girls middle school workshop with high school peer leaders at Carondelet High School checks all the boxes: service, connection, fun, and leadership!
Peace & Kindness Carnival, Orinda Parks Partner
Our Peace & Kindness Carnival is always amazing and partnering with Orinda Parks & Recreation for this year’s Carnival made it even more fun!
Mindful Littles Receives Local Community Grant
We are delighted to share that Mindful Littles is once again a recipient of a 2023 Excellence Grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette.
Mindful Littles Community Mixer Makes Connections
Our first Community Mixer of the year brought together local parents, board members, staff, volunteers, and new faces to mingle and share why they support Mindful Littles.
Homemade Chalk Creates Community & Art
A wonderful way to add kindness and color to our communities while we shelter-in-place is by creating chalk drawings and writing uplifting chalk messages on driveways and sidewalks. In fact, chalk art is so popular right now, it’s making chalk hard to come by. That’s when knowing how to make homemade chalk comes in handy.
Signs of Positivity for Local Businesses
Our local businesses do so much for our communities, from providing us food and flashlights to toys and toilet paper. One simple way to show them our appreciation and support is by making uplifting Signs of Positivity to post on their doors and windows.
Paradise Principal: Community Helps Us Through Challenge
In honor of the Peace Kits for Paradise anniversary, Mindful Littles asked Paradise Ridge Elementary School Principal Ed Gregorio to share his thoughts about facing adversity with mindfulness and empathy and what advice he has for all of us during this challenging time as we shelter in place.
Breathing Meditation: Loving-Kindness Buddy Wishes
This meditation practice is a great way to make the loving-kindness meditation concrete for elementary school children.
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Giving Thanks Today for a Compassionate Tomorrow
A letter from our founder, Tanuka Gordon on Giving Tuesday. Whether it’s of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community, we are grateful for your gift.
Sometimes it feels as though there is an endless barrage of difficult news to digest, from ongoing mass shootings to unstoppable fires to personal family tragedies. As parents, while we may recognize not everything in life is in our control, the prospect of raising our children in uncertain times can feel scary. What I’m learning — and it is a practice each and every day — is that the most powerful gift we can give our children is to teach them to believe in themselves as courageous, compassionate beings.
