KM365 GOES GLOBAL EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH CARITAS SMILE
BOCA RATON, FL (July 17, 2024) – Kindness Matters 365 (KM365), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the well-being of children and teens, has partnered with fellow nonprofit Caritas Smile to take KM365 programs international, embarking on a transformational travel volunteerism journey as part of the Caritas Smile’s Take A Trip, Change A Life initiative July 18–24, 2024 in the Dominican Republic. Together, the two foundations will spread their collective missions throughout several cities, including Santiago de Los Caballeros, Moncion, Palero, and Punta Rucia, performing random acts of kindness, providing medical relief, school supplies, clothing, essential needs, and food, and empowering local schools by sharing vital KM365 programming to support the children, families, and community in the Dominican Republic.
“Caritas Smile’s Take A Trip Change A Life program is a soulful, purpose-driven initiative dedicated to positively transforming lives and engaging with humanity through international travel volunteerism experiences,” said Caritas Smile Founder/Creative Director Sixcia Devine. “Together, we strive to empower both travelers and the communities we visit to create a deeper understanding of human connectivity. We are thrilled to partner with KM365 on this journey and bring their vital programming to the children and communities in the Dominican Republic, creating a brighter future and impacting lives for years to come.”
Added KM365 Founder Laura Reiss, “We are beyond excited to partner with Caritas Smile to spread global kindness and bring KM365 programs to the hearts of children and their communities in the Dominican Republic. It is an incredible opportunity to expand our mission internationally and make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children and their communities. This journey is a testament to the power of collective action and the difference we can make when we come together, and we cannot wait to see how it unfolds.”
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ABOUT CARITAS SMILE
Caritas Smile is a nonprofit organization that works for human development and social justice in the most vulnerable communities of the Dominican Republic. Caritas Smile is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a lasting impact on underserved communities through education, volunteerism, and community development. Its mission is to empower individuals, foster global connections, and create positive change through global volunteerism by contributing to a larger purpose to make the world a better place. For more information, visit caritasmile.org or follow @caritassmile on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT KINDNESS MATTERS 365
Kindness Matters 365 (KM365) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Boca Raton, FL that has positively impacted our youth and communities since 2008. KM365 fosters the well-being and development of children and teens through education, development, and community engagement. Through after-school programs, virtual programs, assemblies, and hands-on community problem-solving initiatives, kids explore KM365’s framework of topics to develop resilience, empathy, and essential life skills to discover how to best care for themselves, each other, and our world. KM365 is a vetted vendor of programming and training for the Florida Department of Education’s Safe and Healthy School Enrichment for Learning division and is a designated service provider to schools in Florida. Since its inception, KM365 has grown to encompass 142 programs and has served over 25,000 children and teens. Visit kindnessmatters365.org for more information and follow KM365 on social media via Facebook @kindnessmatters365org and Instagram @kindnessmatters365.
