Chamber launches ‘Leeds Kindness Project' in effort to foster goodwill
The community-wide initiative will build off of last year's 'Leap of Kindness' campaign and aims to inspire residents, businesses, and organizations to spread goodwill throughout the community.
'Kindness is at the heart of what makes Leeds such a special place,' said Amy Lee, Executive Director of the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.
'With the Leeds Kindness Project, we want to empower everyone to make a positive impact by spreading goodwill, not only to individuals but also to our local businesses.'
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The chamber is inviting all residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to participate in random acts of kindness throughout the month or choose a kindness project to complete.
The chamber will also host a Kindness in Action Day on Feb. 28 where everyone is encouraged to deliver their kindness projects or perform a random act of kindness and to share photos of their efforts with the chamber whether it's buying lunch for a coworker, writing a positive online review, or supporting a local shop.
'We hope this project fosters an even greater sense of community,' Lee said. 'Whether through small gestures or grand acts, kindness is a ripple that can truly transform lives.'
For more information or to get involved, visit leedsareachamber.com or call (205) 699-5001.
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