Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
- Lao Tzu
A FREE community compassion project open to all kids in the Madison Area (~25 miles).
Children (ages 0 - 17) who complete random acts of kindness & service
are entered into no strings attached prize giveaways.
What is the Kindness Warriors Program?
The Kindness Warriors Program’s main goal is to help us ignite the fire of giving and gratitude in the children of our community. With a goal of movement building with the youngest members of our society, our program is meant to motivate kids to spend time doing random acts of kindness and community service. Kids complete these kind tasks, take photos of the Kindness Act in progress, and log their times. Before the end of the Kindness Act Period, a parent/guardian must submit the Kindness Acts. Kids earn raffle tickets to WIN PRIZES for each Kindness Act they perform. We place all raffle tickets in a bowl and pick winners for prize giveaways four times a year.
SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR HOW TO ENTER!
Is this really FREE to participate?
Yes! Our goal is to make Madison a more loving and loved place to live in. The main goal is community building and love!
What are the Kindness Act Categories?
We split up Kindness Acts that children can choose to do into two categories, Community Service Kindness Acts & Personal Kindness Acts. Kids submit kindness acts and win raffle tickets to be entered into a Grand Prize Giveaway.
Community Service Kindness Acts : service based activities done in the child’s neighborhood, at local non profits, or in the community. We know that right now, due to COVID 19, this is less possible. We are instead offering a set of different ideas that can be done virtually for front line workers. Each project completed equals 1 raffle ticket into the drawing.
Personal Kindness Acts: task oriented activities done for the child’s friends, families, or neighbors. Due to the easier ability to earn these, kids can earn 1 raffle ticket for every two of these acts. Ideas are listed at the bottom of this page.
If your child has an act that they would like to do that is not listed on here, that is fine, but it needs to be approved first. Please email us at info@ignitewisconsin.com
When is your next giveaway and what are some of the prizes kids can win?
At this time, this program is on hold due to our founder, Ru, being in graduate school. Sign up to be informed of when we start again! The prizes in the first giveaway are fully sponsored by Ignite Wisconsin, BUT we are desperately in need of some more from the community.
Prizes may include:
Gift Cards to Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters, Mini Golf, Climbing Wall Gyms, Amazon, Target (We’ll likely be focusing more on gift cards for toys, etc at this time due to COVID)
Toys & Games (new), Game Consoles, Video Games
Ignite Wisconsin Swag Bags
We try to give away atleast $200 - $300 worth of prizes each round of giveaways, but we are hopeful for more if the community rallies around this cause and donates items for giveaway. We will likely try to divide them into gifts worth about $20 each (or about 12-15 total prizes given). We’d like to giveaway more but due to unexpected loss of income, we are having to draw back a bit. See below for more info on how you can donate to the prize giveaway, if able!
Can I donate something to be given away for a prize giveaway?
Yes! Gift Cards would be most helpful during this time. Otherwise, we ask that your donation be something a child can use in some way. We love gift cards to fun family friendly entertainment places (think movies, trampoline parks, mini golf, etc). We also enjoy unopened new toys, game consoles, board games, and other fun activities for kids! We always thank our donors on our Facebook group and Facebook pages. We also thank them on our live video feed of our prize giveaways! Unfortunately our donations are not tax deductible at this time, but we hope that the movement you are helping us build is enough motivation to give! All donors must fill out our Kindness Warrior Donation Form (just click the button below!)
Where can I mail donated gift cards and other mailable items?
Please be sure to fill out our form (see button above) before mailing any items so we can properly track them!
Gift cards and other mailable items can be sent via mail to :
Attn KWGC (Ru)
7008 Longmeadow Rd
Madison WI 53717
HOW TO ENTER:
The Kindness Acts Period (period of time we are taking entries) is from February 1 - July 1, 2023.
All Kindness Act submissions must occur between these date (Feb 1 - Apr 11) to be entered into our first prize giveaway on July 1, 2023.
In order to be eligible to win prizes, you must enter the following information by June 25, 2023:
Have your child(ren) choose a Kindness Act they would like to do. Feel free to do as many as they’d like.
Keep a log of all Kindness Acts. Be sure to note the Date, Length of time it took to do the Act, and take a photo of something that highlights the act you are doing. These photos do not need to include your child(ren) in them, if you do not feel comfortable doing so. We honor the privacy of your children and you! You may take photos of the finished tasks after a Kindness Act (projects, letters, raked yard, mowed lawn, happy dog that was just walked, etc) or you may take a photo of the sign at a non profit or of a staff member at the non profit you worked at. Be sure that you receive permission before taking photos of anyone! We know that several parents may want to share photos of their children with their face too as your kids may be very proud of the good they are doing! That’s fine too! Please do whatever you feel comfortable doing. These photos will not be shared unless you give us permission to do so.
On the button below, you may submit your Kindness Acts. An adult MUST fill out the form for all acts. You may enter in multiple acts in one form entry. We encourage teachers, social workers, psychologists, non-profit community leaders, and religious leaders to use this to motivate their youth! It does not have to be a parent/guardian only. Do not forget you will need a photo as listed above.
This must be filled out by an Adult who verifies that the Kindness Act did occur. You can fill out several acts on one form, so there’s no need to do each one individually. You can submit your Kindness Acts through the button below.
Finally, you will want to mail all supporting photos for each Kindness Act to THIS EMAIL! It can be done as one large email if you want. Be sure to include your child’s name in the email. PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVE THAT THE CHILD HAS FINISHED THE TASK. If you do not have a photo, please email us there and tell us why.
Lastly, you will receive an email confirming the number of raffle tickets your child has received. This will happen within 2 business days, unless a prize drawing is within 2 days. You must enter in all of your submissions before APRIL 11, 2020 for the next drawing!
KINDNESS ACT IDEAS
Community Service Kindness Acts Ideas (1 Raffle Ticket per hour of service)
Choose a non-profit that you are interested in and ask them if they have any volunteer opportunities. Check out a list of local non profits HERE.
Pick up trash at a local park or neighborhood area
Create a fundraiser for a local area non-profit. Lemonade stands make a great fun way to earn money and giveback.
Collect & donate toys, clothes, or other items to needy children or area shelters / organizations.
Create busy bags, activity packs or write letters for the local children’s hospital. You can find some great busy bag DIY instructions HERE.
Create care packages for the homeless with your family.
Draw pictures, play games or visit residents in nursing homes.
Help out at an animal shelter or walk dogs at a local pet rescue.
Create recyclable grocery bags out of old t-shirts and give to public to help reduce waste.
Create a video encouraging others to explore their kind side. Don’t forget to tag us #kindnesswarriorsmadison in your post!
Create fliers about the Kindness Warriors program and put them up at area cafes and around town. Be sure to list the web address www.ignitewisconsin.com/kindness in your fliers!
Plant a tree!
Serve food at a homeless shelter with your family.
Participate in a fundraiser. Reach out to local fundraising events and ask them if you can help make fliers, or raise awareness for their event.
Send care packages to soldiers overseas
Create a learning opportunity for those in the community about your favorite non profit. You can make a video, flier, podcast, song, or something that raises awareness.
Personal Kindness Acts Ideas (1 raffle ticket per 2 acts)
Help your parents set the dinner table without being asked.
Help with the laundry and folding clothes
Help your sibling learn how to accomplish a task or learn a skill
Create a gratitude journal for your family. Decorate pages for each family member with words that highlight your love for that member of your family and photos that highlight why they matter so much to you.
Ask your friends if you can help them with any sort of chore or activity
Create a nice letter, gift, or drawing for a friend just because.
Wash your parent/guardian/other adult’s car.
Mow your lawn as a thank you to your parent/guardian.
Cook a meal for someone you love!
Bake cookies or other baked goods for a friend or family member.
Do yardwork or chores for a neighbor!
Write a thank you to a teacher or other important person in your life.
Create a list of traits you love in a person you know and make a fun art project where you share that with them.
Walk a neighbor’s dog
Help an elderly person with groceries
Babysit for free
Make a family member breakfast in bed!
Rake the leaves for your neighbors
Interview your grandparents or other person about their life and create a podcast about who they are
Be kind to yourself by practicing daily gratitude for the entire summer.
Send a thank you note or create an art project for a service member or veteran.