🌈 Supporting LGBTQ+ young people starts at home. 🏡 Join our special webinar with the @BTWFoundation to learn how families can create affirming spaces and build lasting connections. 🗓️ October 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety

NYC showed us the power of Kindness in Action! 🗽💖 Thank you to each young leader, advocate, and partner who joined together to uplift youth action, spark meaningful conversations on mental health, and co-create community-driven solutions. 📸: @/chriscapturesitall

"To anyone who has been bullied, never let anyone take your pride away from you."  - Ayaan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"...stories aren’t meant to be polished or perfect—they’re meant to be honest, even if that honesty is a little messy." - Diya Mankotia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"A lot of our customers, our shoppers, our community, within Out of the Closet, they’re just looking for a safe space where they can be themselves, where they can shop for themselves.”  - Out of the Closet #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

🏳️‍⚧️💻 New report brief with Hopelab: For many trans young people, online spaces are places of safety, affirmation, + connection. Read the report 👉 hopelab.org/stories/tran... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Our #KindnessInAction event in Chicago showed what’s possible when young people lead. 💚 Thanks to all who joined us w/ @btwfoundation.bsky.social, @obamafoundation.bsky.social, After School Matters, and Cotton On Foundation!

Join us tomorrow, 9/25 at 8 PM ET for a free virtual celebration of 5 years of CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community! 💚✨ Reflect + share stories in a welcoming space with Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). RSVP: ChannelKindness.org/the-storytel... #ChannelKindness

"Self-kindness isn’t selfish; it’s the foundation that allows us to show up more fully for those around us.” -Abdulquadri #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"Give yourself permission to be gentle" - Malavika #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"...Young people can influence their online spaces by advocating for social media companies to adopt policies and design features that reduce the spread of misinformation."  - Sophia + Fran

From youth-led panels to performances, Chicago reminded us what kindness looks like in action 💖 Grateful to After School Matters, @obamafoundation.bsky.social + Cotton On Foundation for building kinder, braver communities with us 🫶 #KindnessInCommunity #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 5th anniversary of CHANNEL KINDNESS: Stories of Kindness and Community with a special virtual event with @/anadhelp 💚 Thurs, 9/25 at 8PM ET — join us for reflection, storytelling, and community. RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel... #ChannelKindness #ANAD

💙 Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (and every day!), remember: you are not alone. Asking for help is brave, and support is always within reach. Visit our Find Help page for helplines, self-care tips, and resources to care for yourself + others: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

Da’Taeveyon Daniels has spent the past four years reshaping what youth-led advocacy looks like. He’s proving that young people have the power to shape the future. www.channelkindness.org/dataeveyon-d...

"It’s not only about what AMP gives — it’s about what youth create for themselves. A song, a safe space, and a second chance." - Camila #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

✨ Start the school year with your story! Join our Youth Advisory Board member London and #ChannelKindness TONIGHT at 7pm ET for a free Back-to-School Storytellers Club. ✏️💚 Write, share, and connect with a welcoming community. RSVP 👉 www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

✨ Tomorrow at 7pm ET ✨ Join the #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club for a free Back-to-School Self-Care writing workshop! 📚💚 Reflect, journal, + connect. No experience needed! Bonus: Submit your story for a chance to earn $50! RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

"Time and time again, I’ve been reminded that when you step up to help others, people show up to help you too. Kindness has a way of multiplying." - Jordan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"Remember this — the right person will know how to love you and make you feel secure." - Christie Schmiemann 💖 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/break-up-tips/

"...stay connected to the people who support you. Their presence isn’t just helpful; it’s part of what makes the experience meaningful." - Fran #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

TOMORROW 8/21 at 8pm ET 💚📚 Join our free virtual #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club writing workshop! Theme: Disability + Art 🎨✨ Co-hosted by Fay Kanevsky. RSVP 👉 www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

We’re excited to share our proposed #SXSWEDU 2026 panel: “Pride + Resilience: LGBTQ+ Youth in Online Spaces.” 🌈✨ With your support, leaders + advocates will highlight how LGBTQ+ youth build resilience + community online. 🙌 Vote by Aug 24: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... @sxswedu.com

"Through music, I’ve come to accept that while the human condition is a beautiful disaster, she isn’t unique. Finding community and building empathy makes life worth living..."  #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

🎒✨ Back-to-School Kindness is here! Whether it’s supporting peers, creating safe spaces, or practicing small everyday acts of kindness, every action counts and can spark big change! Follow this thread + take the #BeKind365 pledge: bekind365.world/take-the-ple...

Online spaces can be a place many turn to for support, especially for LGBTQ+ young people. 🧑‍💻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Our new guide shares youth-informed recommendations to help tech and social media companies do better. Learn more + download: bornthisway.foundation/research/onl...

We gathered in LA with CottonOn, Cotton On Foundation, + The Laurel Foundation to center youth, kindness, + mental health 💙✨ From poetry to peer support to packing care kits for trans + nonbinary young people, one thing’s clear: kindness is action and none of us have to take that action alone 🫶

"Mental health isn't about being happy all the time; it’s about making space for all your feelings without judging them." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"Movement has helped so much with both expressing my feelings and not living in academic anxiety. "  - Teens in Print #ChannelKindness  #BeKind365

🚨 Big news! We’ve submitted a panel for #SXSWEDU 2026: Pride + Resilience: LGBTQ+ Youth in Online Spaces, and we need your help! 💗 Vote by “hearting” our entry here: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... Every vote counts! 🫶 @sxswedu.com

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit by August 15 for the Writing for Life Contest 🏆 $1,500 prize for first place in 2 age categories! 📖 Open to girls and LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-19 Submit at buff.ly/NpDJdIT

"Healing isn’t a destination, but a journey; marked by small victories, kindness, and the fortitude to keep moving onward."- Caitlyn  #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Surf Therapy’s core objective is to provide a safe space for adolescents where they can learn new skills in a fun way, while building safe friendships. "We always have fun as a team,” a participant shares. Another states, “I used to be really lonely and now I have new friends.”

We're honored to be featured in The Webby Awards + WP Engine’s Crafted with Code series! 💖🧑‍💻✨ Check out the spotlight on #BeKind365 and how we’re using tech to build a kinder, braver world: wbby.co/454IUHL Learn more + take the #BeKind365 pledge: bekind365.world/take-the-ple...

"I have learned that 'teaching code' isn’t about those blocks we place, it is about giving kids a medium to transform curiosity and imagination into a creation." - Henry Santangelo #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"Arts makes therapy accessible to everyone. And digital journaling makes it relatable to teens, helping create community on- and off-line.”-Jeremy #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

⭐ WRITING FOR LIFE CONTEST⭐ 💜 Open to girls, gender expansive and/or LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. aged 13-19 ⏰ Submit by August 1, 2025 🏆 First place will receive $1,500 and publication in Girls Write Now Media Submit at buff.ly/oVlgBpa

We received 4,000+ nominations for the #KindnessInCommunityFund from around the world — that’s more than double what we received last year! 🌍✨ Next up: vetting + input from our Youth Advisory Board (ages 15–24). 📣 Final recipients announced Dec 2025: bornthisway.foundation/kic/?utm_sou...

#KindnessInCommunityFund nominations are due today at 12pm PST! 💖🚨 If you know a youth-led or youth-informed org creating inclusive mental health support in your community, nominate them for our Kindness in Community Fund: bornthisway.foundation/kic/?utm_sou... cc: @pivotalventures.bsky.social

DUE TOMORROW 💖🚨 Nominate a youth-led or youth-informed organization uplifting youth mental health for our #KindnessInCommunityFund. Learn more + nominate: bornthisway.foundation/kic/?utm_sou... cc: @pivotalventures.bsky.social

“At E-DA, I found my people. I felt I could be honest and raw about my experiences and I would still be accepted and my voice heard." - Camila  #ChannelKindndness #BeKind365

3 days left to nominate! 💖🚨 Know a youth-led or youth-informed org making mental health support more inclusive? Nominate them to receive a #KindnessInCommunityFund grant by 12 PM PST on Friday, July 18th. Take kind action: bornthisway.foundation/kic/?utm_sou... cc: @pivotalventures.bsky.social

Are you LGBTQ+ (ages 14–20) or a caregiver to someone who is? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖 Join a research study with Dr. Katie Edwards + the Family Acceptance Project to help families better support LGBTQ+ youth. Sign up + learn more: ssw.umich.edu/r/FAM @umich.edu

How do you care for your mental health through movement? Yoga, sports, dance, or just being outside? Share your story about movement + mental health—get $50 if accepted! 💸💚🏃 Rate: $50 per accepted piece! More info here: www.channelkindness.org/calling-all-... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

We recognize and honor Pride not just in June, but every day! Here's a playlist to help you celebrate and feel like your most authentic self! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎶✨#ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/songs-by-que...

(1/3) LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas are more likely to give and receive support online, but less likely to feel supported at school or in their community. Our new report with Hopelab highlights why digital spaces matter. 💻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ dailyyonder.com/report-lgbtq...

We're proud to partner with @pivotalventures.bsky.social to support youth mental health through the #KindnessInCommunityFund.💗 We've extended the nomination deadline to July 18. Tag a youth-focused organization making a difference! 🌍 Nominate an org TODAY: bornthisway.foundation/kic/?utm_sou...

We’re so grateful to UGG® for helping us create a space where young people shared stories, sparked creativity + built community 💖✨ From storytelling to customizing boots, it was a beautiful celebration of self-expression 💫 #ChannelKindness #FeelHeardFeelSeen

"From handmade friendship bracelets to personalized craft kits and our signature star bundles, every gift we deliver reminds recipients that they are not alone — there are people cheering them on." -Janne #ChannelKindness #BeKind365