Summer of Kindness Kicks Off with Tri-City ValleyCats

Sunmark Credit Union and the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation are kicking off the sixth year of their annual Summer of Kindness initiative with a special partnership with the Tri-City ValleyCats.

The program invites children up to age 12 to submit their ideas for spreading kindness in their communities. From neighborhood cleanups and care package drives to creative projects entirely their own, children are encouraged to think boldly about how they can make a positive difference.

As part of this year’s launch, one child will be selected for the opportunity to throw the first pitch at a ValleyCats game.

“People helping people isn’t just something we say, it’s something we practice,” said Audrey Stone, Sunmark Community Engagement Manager and Executive Director of the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation. “Every summer, children across this region show us what that looks like at its best. Their ideas are small acts with big hearts, and we are honored to help bring them to life.”

The Summer of Kindness initiative began in 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to address community needs and bring people together during a time of uncertainty. Since then, it has grown into one of the Foundation’s cornerstone programs, highlighting the power of youth-led kindness throughout the region.

By focusing on youth development, education, and community engagement, Sunmark and the Foundation continue to show how small acts of kindness can create lasting impact.

Children and families can submit ideas and learn more about the Summer of Kindness program at www.sunmark.org/kindness.