250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence Event
"Pay it forward project"
Kind Works, in collaboration with the Bethel 250 Committee', is joining communities around the nation to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect upon how the founding ideals continue to affect our lives.
Pay it Forward Details:
When: Wednesday, February 25th from 4pm-6pm
Where: Kind Works Bethel Studio
Drop in: no sign up required
What: Community Members will be invited to come to the Bethel Studio and work on a special kindness pay it forward campaign by making special ornaments that will be used for tools of kindness.
Why: This free, inclusive, community project represents Kind Works mission and also speaks to the power and ideals when a community comes together to help each other. At Kind Works, we believe the most powerful revolutions are the ones led by kindness — one person, one action, one community at a time. "
What the Declaration of Independence Teaches Us About Kindness
When our Founders wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” they were doing more than shaping a nation — they were recognizing the shared humanity that binds us all.
While the word kindness never appears in the Declaration, its spirit runs through every line. The belief that each person deserves life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is, at its core, an act of kindness — a recognition of dignity, equality, and compassion. Kindness isn’t just a personal act; it’s a principle that guides how we build community, how we lead, and how we care for one another. The Declaration reminds us that true freedom isn’t found in independence alone — it’s found in our interdependence, in lifting each other up so that everyone can thrive.
