About

Yorkind began with a simple belief: kindness has the power to shape communities, relationships, and lives. Every act of kindness—no matter how small—creates a ripple. And when we remember to choose kindness in our everyday moments, those ripples add up to something larger and more meaningful than we can fully measure.

How Yorkind started

Yorkind evolved from a personal journey of learning self-compassion and recognizing the transformative power of kindness. A few years ago, I moved from Tucson, AZ to York, PA. After living here for a few months, I realized that I missed the visible reminders of kindness I encountered every day in Tucson—mosaics, murals, and messages that quietly encouraged people to be good to one another.

That realization sparked a simple idea:

What if York had its own reminders? What if kindness was something we could see, share, and practice together?

What we believe

Yorkind believes:

• Kindness can be learned and strengthened.

• Communities grow closer through shared purpose.

• Visual reminders help us stay connected to our values.

• Problems can be solved with kindness and empathy.

• Kindness is not weakness—it’s transformative power.

Our mission

Yorkind exists to:

• Teach kindness in schools and youth environments

• Encourage kindness in daily community life

• Create public art that reminds us to be kind

• Bring neighbors together through volunteering

• Build connection where connection might not happen otherwise

This is a kindness movement made for York, by people who care about York.

What we’re building

Yorkind begins with three core elements:

• Kindness education

• Public/visual reminders

• Community volunteering

As we grow, Yorkind will evolve based on what our community needs and what our hearts imagine together.

How you can help

Yorkind is just beginning—and that’s the exciting part. We’re building something new and meaningful, and there is room for everyone who wants to be part of it.

If Yorkind resonates with you, here are simple ways to support this early beginning:

• Follow along and share the message

• Volunteer when opportunities arise

• Invite others to learn about kindness

• Reach out with ideas or partnerships

• Help spread kindness in your everyday life

Join the movement

Yorkind is more than a project—it’s a community effort rooted in love, humanity, and hope for what we can create together. If you feel inspired, curious, or simply ready to help kindness grow in York, we would love to connect with you.

Share your interest, ideas, or questions:

hello@yorkind.org

Together, let’s make kindness visible. Let’s make kindness normal. Let’s make York… kind.