2025 Kindness Cast – Now Available!
See how people in your community made North Bay and District a little kinder for everyone during the 2025 Kindness Project! You can watch the 2025 Kindness Cast here:
Do good. Feel good.
What is The Kindness Project?
Kindness Counts –
It’s Scientifically Proven
Science shows that when we are kind to others, both parties experience real and tangible benefits. Kindness lowers stress, releases happy chemicals in our brains, and helps build stronger communities.
So let’s start sharing kindness:
For Yourself
For a Friend or Family Member
For A Charity
As A Random Act of Kindness
Did you know?
%
of people who Share their kindness feel their mental health has improved
%
of people who receive a kind gesture feel their mental health has improved
Source: American Psychiatric Association – psychiatry.org
Building on Last Year’s Success
In 2024, The Kindness Project brought people together in extraordinary ways:
- Over 1,200 acts of kindness shared across the region
- Participation from 15+ local schools and community groups
- Hundreds of uplifting stories shared online and in person
Inspire Others on Social
Like, Share, Post and Follow
By taking pictures and videos along the way, you can help inspire others and make the acts of kindness spread beyond Mental Health Week.
Post them on your social channels to make kindness a part of our everyday.
Don’t Forget the Hashtag
Use the hashtag #KindnessNorth to help more people see your great acts of kindness!
It will also help us track the project’s success and learn for next year.
Kindness Ideas to Get You Started…
Share Kindness in 3 Easy Steps
Get Inspired
See what others are doing to share kindness on social media, or view some of the kindness ideas to get you started.
Share Your Kindness
Share your acts of kindness on social media, and mention @kindnessnorth or tag your post with #KindnessNorth to inspire others.
Spread the Word
Go the extra mile to show you care. Use our ready-made resources to promote kindness with your friends, family and coworkers.
Kindness Cast
Let us know how it’s going so we can include your milestones and success stories in the Kindness Cast!
You can do this by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram at @kindnessnorth or send us a message with a few details about what you are up to so we can include you in our show!
The Kindness Project is a week-long celebration powered by CMHA North Bay and District to drive mental health awareness and positive change, but you have the power to make our communities kinder all year long!