We Give Back – Donations To Families Struggling This Season
Over the years our family has made an effort to give new gifts of toys to families in need in our community. We give back because having the opportunity fill another family’s heart, fills me with joy. Giving them hope that today’s hiccup doesn’t need to be the outcome.
Kindness will change the world.
We Give Back
So instead of gift guides for the last four Christmas,’ we’ve partnered with brands we’ve collaborated with through the years to give back to our community. All donations towards our Kindness Mountain incentive goes to City of Kawartha Lakes families in need this season. It’s my wish that together we can spread joy, hope, & love this season.
As a child, I remember we received a donation care package at Christmastime. Those gifts we received meant we got to have gifts that Christmas. Every family embarks on struggles along the way. Hard times make you stronger, and they always help you realize the goodness in the world around you. Now as an adult every chance I get to spread kindness anytime of year is the calling I feel pulled to do in this lifetime. I’ve created this online community, and if I can spread good with it that’s exactly what I’ll do!
Our Fourth Annual Kindness Mountain
2017 will mark our fourth Kindness Mountain and one of my favorite collaborations of the year. This year we had 18 brands take part in helping three families have a great Christmas.
“Giving is when your heart EXPLODES!” – inRdream.com
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Our Kindness Mountain incentive wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. I asked for help, and they provided so many beautiful items, toys and much love to those struggling this season. Check out your favorite social media channels following the hashtag #KindnessMountain to see the features of the brands who’ve helped In R Dream give back this Christmas.
Thank you, Vtech Canada, Skechers Canada, Hasbro Gaming, Dole, Disney Canada, Unilever, General Mills, Amopé, Hexbug, Fun2Play, PLAYMOBIL, ÎLO307 (DJECO), Shopkins, aden+anais, Maplelea Girls, Boogie Wipes, Kandoo Kids, and Glamspiration and Co.
Also, thank you to the people behind the brands that made our Kindness Mountain possible. Thank you, Jackie, Madison, Ana, Marisa, Elizabeth, Victoria, Carley, Justine, Sierra, Amanda, Katelyn, Laura, and Josie.
“For it is in giving that we receive.” Francis of Assisi
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~ Scott Adams
Read our articles on our previous Kindness Mountains and how we give back:
Last year, my heart grew when together this was made possible: http://inrdream.com/2016/12/who-needs-your-donation-at-christmas/
In 2015 because of the brands we partnered with, we gave hope: http://inrdream.com/2015/12/giving-back-kindness-mountain/
And in 2014 the inspiration I received from Jody at Mommy Moments Blog, we started our #KindnessMountain: http://inrdream.com/2014/12/kindness-mountain-of-donations/
I’d love to hear; please share how you give back this season?
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Please note: this post is in no way sponsored. This initiative is my way of giving back. I donate all my time; efforts and all the sample product brands and clients send me for our Kindness Mountain. I pray that everyone feels joy and love this season. If you’d like to be on my list for our 2018 #KindnessMountain, please email me. Thank you. Happy Holidays!
I love that you do this. We always help out our friend who runs a Secret Santa program by volunteering our time to sort, wrap and deliver hampers to those in need. The delivering of the hampers is our favourite part, it is great to show up to someone’s doorstep and surprise them with some food and gifts. We also sponsored a senior this year and had fun shopping for special gifts for them.
So lovely! This year, I’d like to be more active in the delivery of our donations, we’ve always been behind the scenes. So happy to hear how you give back too!
Oh my goodness that was a lot of stuff. Way to go! It is nice to give back. We give a few different ways – we don’t have that many toys any more. Nice of you each to make so many Happy christmases this year!!
Good Job. Gives us all such a good feeling to give to the community
Bless you, your family and all those involved.