Support Connor’s Kindess Project

Connor’s Kindness Project (CKP) started in 2021 during the Covid Pandemic by (then) 12-year-old, Connor Wright. CKP’s initial project was delivering Covid Care Packages to children who were isolated. It then worked with other non-profits on project-based missions. In August 2021, CKP incorporated as a Massachusetts non-profit and subsequently became a 501(c)(3) charity. In September 2021, CKP began delivering “Kindness Kits” to children by partnering with hospitals and shelters to improve the overall wellbeing of children dealing with a serious medical issue, a mental health condition, an unfortunate family crisis, or a homeless or poverty situation. In January 2023, CKP launched a second initiative, The Kids Kindness Club.

The Kindness Kit
A box of carefully selected items that are entertaining, educational, and comforting for children in challenging situations;.The kits distributed during care to help children cope with the situation at hand. Products include comforting, stress reducing and educational items such as Legos, a Rubik’s Cube, crayons, a coloring book, Play-Doh, comforting socks, a foldable microscope, a Pop-It fidget toy, and more. CKP delivered over 10,000 kits from inception through 2024, and will deliver another 5,000 kits in 2025 with a cumulative growth rate of 20% each year thereafter. CKP currently has more than 65 partner locations across MA and into southern NH with one partner location in each of the following states: RI, CT, ME & VT.. Some organizations served include: Ronald McDonald House, Lazarus House, The Wonder Fund, Christopher’s Haven, Mass General Hospital, Lahey/Beth Israel, Dana Farber, Boston Children’s Hospital, Shriners, UMass Medical, Baystate Medical, Lowell General, Hasbro Children’s Hospital and more.

The Kindness Club
An educational enrichment program which launched in January 2023 and benefits the overall well-being of elementary age children with a specific focus on introducing them to community service and thinking/about supporting others. It serves as a program to prevent bullying and encourage inclusiveness without using these terms. The program is launched in elementary schools and participants take a Kindness Pledge and complete 20 activities from a list provided. Upon completion, each student receives a Kindness Certificate, and a Kindness is My Superpower sticker. As of 6/31/24, This program has launched in 39 schools in the greater Boston area (and one in Idaho), reaching 15,600 students, who collectively completed 332,000 Acts of Kindness. The program will launch in approximately 25-30 schools in the 2024/2025 school year with a planned 15% cumulative growth rate each year thereafter.