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As part of a 2024 nationwide promotion, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has joined the ranks of over 200 communities representing Chambers in 43 of 50 states to use the “extra” day of Leap Year to do something kind for someone else.
Originally conceived by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, the first Leap of Kindness Day saw hundreds of local organizations helping thousands of local people on February 29, 2016. Four years later in 2020, Leap of Kindness Day was even bigger and better as chambers throughout the US, Canada, and Ireland joined in for the spread of a lot of kindness.
For our part of #LeapofKindnessDay this year, the Chamber is promoting non-monetary donation requests from our non-profit members. As of this posting, 19 non-profit members have sent in their requests, which are posted on the Chamber website at https://bit.ly/LeapofKindnessDay. Requests were also sent out individually on our Facebook and Instagram feeds over the past few weeks.
If you have a minute, please check out the list of requests, which are summarized below. They range from small item donations to volunteer time to more substantial needs (but it never hurts to ask!). Full request details and contact information for each non-profit participating are available at https://bit.ly/LeapofKindnessDay. If you are able to help fulfill one request, remember to let us know
Leap of Kindness Day Donation Requests from Member Non-Profits
- Action Inc.:Â Personal care items/toiletries for guests at their Emergency Shelter.
- Backyard Growers: Gift cards to Timberline Enterprises to buy lumber.
- Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team:Â Help with autobody repair of 2021 Toyota Sienna Van.
- CORE Recovery Center: Equipment for new fitness room in their center.
- Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum: A telehandler or telescopic forklift.
- Gloucester Education Foundation: Volunteers to assist in 2024 Gloucester Student Arts Festival in May.
- Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute/Gloucester Biotechnology Academy: An industrial printer, gift cards, school supplies and food donations.
- Lanes Coven Theater Co.:Â Volunteer lawyer or accountant to join Board and storage and rehearsal spaces.
- Maritime Gloucester: Volunteers to provide the programs and experiences to our members, visitors, and community.
- The North Shore Health Project:Â Gift cards in small amounts ($10+) from McDonalds, Dunks, Dollar Store, and the like for their clients.
- Pathways for Children: 3T – 6T sized items of clothing and volunteers.
- Project Adventure:Â A Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) and 40 (ish) 8.5Ă—11 acrylic sign holders.
- Rockport Art Association & Museum: Portable wheelchair ramps for its entrances.
- Rocky Neck Art Colony: Volunteer gallery sitters for short shifts.
- Schooner Adventure: A plunge router and a ½” drive impact driver; home-cooked meals and new volunteers.
- Seaside Sustainability: Volunteers to help our environment by participating in coastal cleanups and more.
- SeniorCare, Inc.:Â Gas gift cards and emergency blankets for their Medical Transportation Service.
- The Open Door: Food Donations (cereal, condiments, coffee, tea, baking and muffin mix, and cooking oils).
- Wellspring House: $25 gas gift cards for their clients.
Share Your Plans for Leap of Kindness Day 2024
Please help us keep track of all the wonderful acts of kindness happening in communities across the region on Leap of Kindness Day – February 29, 2024. Is your organization, company, or family doing something to help? Please fill out this form and let us know so we can share it on our website!
Please contact Cindy Rodzen, Director of Marketing & Communications, at cindy@capeannchamber.com if you have any questions.
Good Morning Gloucester 