In honor of World Kindness Day, meet a powerful group of young people as they join @BTWFoundation, @DrAlfiee, and me in a conversation about kindness, mental health, and the strong connection between the two.

As an act of kindness today for #BeKind21#, I sent lunch to the firefighters at several local fire stations. There are 5 days left to participate in #BeKind21#, please join me and share your own acts of kindness! @BTWFoundation

For today’s act of kindness, I supported @DonorsChoose + @BTWFoundation’s work to build kind classrooms that support mental wellness. If you are able, you can complete a classroom fundraising request today as part of #BeKind21#.

For today’s act of kindness, I am supporting @miryslist, @RESCUEorg, + @JFCSEastBay as they provide needed supplies and warm welcomes to Afghan refugees who have recently arrived to the U.S. #BeKind21#

For today’s #BeKind21# act of kindness, I sent boxes of makeup to non-profits who support LGBTQ youth from diverse communities around the country. @LALGBTCenter @AliForneyCenter @BraveSpaceChi @MySistahHouse @TPShelter

I’m so excited to celebrate kindness with you for #BeKind21#! 🎈 @btwfoundation and I can’t wait to see the uplifting ways you’re showing kindness to yourselves and others this month ❤️ Learn more at

The work of @btwfoundation and @channelkindness is driven by young people who lead with kindness, bravery, & resilience. I'm proud of their voices and important stories, that we share alongside mine, in BTWF's first book #CHANNELKINDNESS#, available 9/22.