#LeapofKindnessDay is Growing Leaps and Bounds

Leap Year. Every four years an extra day is added to the calendar to keep the math and calendars correct. Those born on February 29 also get to say they are a quarter of their age.  But, in Saratoga Springs, New York, they’ve dubbed it as an extra day dedicated to inspiring people to do something kind for someone else. The “Leap of Kindness Day” aims to be a reminder to be kind every day.

“Invented in 2016 by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in Saratoga Springs, New York, Leap of Kindness Day started with hundreds of area organizations helping thousands of local people by donating their time, talent and treasure to support area nonprofits, seniors, first responders, health care workers, veterans, animal shelters, etc.

In 2020, the initiative expanded with more than 200 communities in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland participating in Leap of Kindness Day. Some of the Leap of Kindness Day activities included: delivering breakfast to first responders, bringing flowers or non-skid socks to nursing homes, collecting personal care items for shelters, cleaning up trails and baking cookies for school bus drivers.”

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Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging anyone who would like to participate to utilize the branding, poster, text, web page or any part of the program in your community.

To showcase the far-reaching efforts across the United States and Canada, Saratoga Chamber created a Google map and is encouraging you to add your community.

On February 29, 2024, use #leapofkindnessday in your social media posts. Help your community and non-profits get involved by sharing the campaign or creating your own version.