WHO WE ARE

Kindness Matters was established in December 2012. It’s a community wellness project aimed at helping those who are suffering under the surface and to provide resources to have on hand for others. Through random acts of kindness, we’re targeting mental wellness and compassion for others. You never know who can use kindness and support!

HOW IT WORKS

Help us share kindness and wellness information.

On December 31st, we’ll hit the streets giving out wellness packs randomly which include mental health resources (on a pro-active, reactive, and best practice /research level) from The Canadian Mental Health Association, Distress Centre Calgary, and 211 along with a gift!   

We’re asking for donations of min. $5 gift cards (or make a monetary donation and we’ll purchase gifts). Other donations accepted include new winter wear, hand-toe warmers, travel sized games, or make a suggestion! 

The thing about mental health is that you never know who is suffering. You never know when you’ll need a resource for someone else. That’s why we’re paying it forward to complete strangers.

HOW WE GOT STARTED

Suzana’s brother Ryan Rymak died by suicide and struggled with mental illness at times. This project began in honor of Ryan and all other victims of suicide. Even though Ryan had physical and mental challenges he did his best to thrive and share kindness. Thank you Ryan and others who support mental health initiatives and the kindness movement. Never underestimate the power of kindness!

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

DONATE, VOLUNTEER, SHARE THIS INFO., BE KIND:

DONATE VIA THIS FundRazr site!

Other methods:

Mail or Drop off donations to:

Distress Centre Calgary

ATTN: Kindness Matters 

9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm Mon-Fri.

1010-8th Avenue SW

Calgary, AB T2P 1J2

You can donate to the Distress Centre itself too. 

E-mail money transfers can be sent to suzanarymak@hotmail.com ATTN: Kindness Matters. I will buy $5 gift cards on your behalf. Photos and dated receipts are available. Let me know if I can thank you with your full name, first name or if you rather stay anonymous.

Please e-mail Suzana to arrange pick-up or drop off other donations. Want to volunteer the day of? E-mail Suzana.

*All donations will be collected until 5pm (MST) Monday December 29th, 2014.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO.  Share on social media, e-mail, print and post and talk about the project with others.

In closing, participate by being kind in your own way!

STAY TUNED!

Over the last two project years, we’ve given away over 350 wellness packs in Calgary. For updates check out our Facebook page open all year!

www.facebook.com/kindnessmatters.yyc