Author: Allen Hooper
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2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference
Attending the 2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference was an incredible experience. The event offered a unique space to connect with inspiring leaders, advocates, and peers who share a passion for creating meaningful change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. I left the conference energized, carrying not only new insights and strategies but also…
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Leadership By Example: A TY4YK Board Member’s Contribution
Today we were honored by an incredible act of generosity from within our own board. TY4YK’s Secretary/Treasurer made a significant personal donation to support our mission and help us move closer to launching Project 1×1. Leadership commitment like this fuels our work and sets the tone for the culture of kindness we’re building. We’re grateful…
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Embracing World Kindness Day: A Call to #ShowYourKindness
Every year on November 13, people around the world come together to celebrate World Kindness Day — a global reminder that compassion, empathy, and simple acts of goodness truly make the world a better place. It’s more than just a date on the calendar; it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves: How can…
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Thank You For Your Service
Every year on Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. It’s a time to express gratitude — but also reflection. Because behind the parades, speeches, and patriotic tributes lies a sobering truth: too many…
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Celebrate World Kindness Day with TY4YK on November 13, 2025
Every year on November 13, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Kindness Day, a day dedicated to promoting kindness and compassion in our daily lives. The Origin of World Kindness Day World Kindness Day was first introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations and organizations committed to…
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Welcome to TY4YK!
We are so pleased to announce the formation of Thank You For Your Kindness, a 501(c)(3) Tennessee nonprofit corporation with a vision of a world where kindness and service transform lives and communities; and a mission to be a catalyst for compassionate change – touching the hearts of those in need and making a lasting…