Burlington Public Schools and HELPIS to Host 2025 Month of May Kindness Celebration on May 18

For Immediate Release

Contact: Emily Trask emilytrask@helpis.org 

Date: April 1, 2025

A Collaboration Between Burlington Public Schools & HELPIS

Burlington, MA – Kindness is more than just a word; it’s a movement! On Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM, Burlington will come together for a Kindness Celebration on the Town Common, inviting all families, students, and community members to spread joy, generosity, and goodwill.

Hosted by Burlington Public Schools (BPS) and HELPIS, this first annual event will highlight acts of kindness, community giving, and local partnerships, ensuring that every person—no matter their age—can be part of something bigger.

More information: https://www.helpis.org/2025-celebration-of-kindness 

Donate or Sponsor: https://givebutter.com/8GdtOk 

What to Expect:

• A Community-Wide Celebration – Enjoy a morning filled with activities, entertainment, and opportunities to give back.

• Kids' Kindness Activities – Fun, engaging stations for children to learn and practice acts of kindness.

• Live Music & Entertainment – Experience the joy of kindness with live performances and uplifting music.

• Local Business Participation – Businesses can sponsor tables or become high-level event sponsors.

• Nonprofit Showcases – Local nonprofit organizations will share their missions and ways to get involved.

• The Kindness Parade – A special short parade for children to march and celebrate the power of kindness!

• “Get Ladybugged” Fundraiser – Students, parents, teachers, and community members can nominate someone who embodies kindness with a small donation. Recognitions will be displayed on lawns around Burlington, spreading kindness throughout the town!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to support this community-driven event by sponsoring tables or becoming high-level sponsors to help cover event costs. Nonprofits are invited to host a table to showcase their work and connect with the community. Learn more: https://www.helpis.org/2025-celebration-of-kindness 

Committed Sponsors:

• Kindness Bag Sponsor: Top Home Team with Coldwell Banker (Sandy Saia and Lorie Glantz)

• Gold Sponsor: Sophia's Greek Pantry

• Bronze Sponsor: Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

• Ladybug Business Sponsor: A Whole Bunch of Flowers

• Ladybug Business Sponsor: Shine in Math Academy

Why May?

HELPIS has long championed May as the Month of Kindness, challenging individuals and communities to help others without expecting anything in return. Since 2016, Massachusetts has officially recognized May as Kindness Month, and Burlington is leading the charge in making kindness a community-wide tradition.

Community Involvement

• Schools & SEL Curriculum: Every Burlington school will adopt a kindness theme and perform acts of kindness, incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) principles already in place.

• Kindness Stations: Booths where attendees can write kind notes, make bracelets, or create “kindness rocks.”

• Ladybug Yard Signs: Kindness will be made visible across Burlington as ladybug yard signs, representing acts of kindness, are delivered to the Common, filling it with a beautiful display of generosity.

• Local Business Engagement: Businesses will be encouraged to display ladybug decorations and offer special kindness promotions.

Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities – #BurlingtonKind

Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to support this community-driven event by sponsoring tables, becoming high-level sponsors, or donating prizes for kindness recognition. Volunteers are also needed to help with setup, activities, and crowd engagement.

Spread the Word

📢 Join the Movement! Use our event hashtag: #LadybugsOfKindness or #BurlingtonKind to share photos and stories on social media.

📅 Save the Date & Get Involved!We need supporters like you to help make this event a success. Whether through sponsorships, volunteering, or simply showing up to celebrate kindness, your support fuels our mission to make the world a better place—one act of kindness at a time.

Donate: https://givebutter.com/8GdtOk 

For more information, to get involved, or to become a sponsor, contact visit https://www.helpis.org/2025-celebration-of-kindness 

Let’s make kindness the heart of our community this May – because kindness is contagious, and together, we can make a difference!

BPS Kindness in Action – A Look Back at Last Year

Last year, Burlington Public Schools embraced the Month of Kindness with a variety of heartwarming initiatives that brought students, teachers, and families together. Schools across the district participated in kindness challenges, decorated hallways with messages of encouragement, and engaged in service projects that supported local nonprofits. Students wrote letters to seniors, organized donation drives, and performed random acts of kindness to spread positivity throughout the community. The celebration culminated in a town-wide effort to recognize and uplift those who make a difference every day, reinforcing the message that even the smallest act of kindness can have a lasting impact. This year, we’re building on that success and inviting even more people to join the movement!