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Led by @ladygaga + @momgerm, we're on a mission to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.

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Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

Compilation of photos from the Channel Kindness Storytellers Club session at the HeARTBeat arts and wellbeing summit at Lincoln Center, featuring speakers and participants in conversation about creativity, wellbeing, and community.

So grateful to those who participated in our #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club at HeARTBeat, the @lincolncenter.bsky.social’s first-ever arts and wellbeing summit! πŸ’š

A huge thank you to The New York Public Library, Mariah Karis, and Dr. Jeremy Nobel for holding space with so much care. πŸ™Œ

06.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Black history is not behind us, it is alive in us...It is happening now. And it is something to be proud of.” -Nelson Enemakwu John #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

05.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I honor Black history by being kinder to myself...By choosing joy, not because it’s easy, but because it’s deserved." -Shivank Pandey #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

05.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Right before I go to sleep, I like to dance off any extra energy I have in my body." -Michi Sosa #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

04.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this clip, Youth Advisory Board member London Donahoe speaks with Palestinian Sudanese poet Ahmed Sarsour on how art + kindness build a more peaceful world.

Watch + read more here πŸ’š: www.channelkindness.org/art-to-cope-...

03.03.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"TaekwondoΒ anchored me, because no matter how messy the week felt, class had a beginning and end with progress throughout." - Rohan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

02.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet BAGLY (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, BAGLY is expanding affirming mental health services.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

02.03.2026 03:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet @centrelgbt-plus.bsky.social (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, Centre LGBTQ+ is expanding essential services, increasing accessibility, and strengthening outreach.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

26.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"I’m learning that Black joy is also slowing down and appreciating the profound beauty of every path and just giving my support all the way." - Β Precious Nwosu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

26.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"We’ve watched grandmothers who haven’t spoken in months suddenly sing along to familiar songs." - Aani Nagaiah #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

25.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley (πŸ“ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, they’re opening a youth-led third space in Glenwood Springs.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

23.02.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

CW // Eating Disorders

"I don’t have everything figured out, but I’m trying my best. I hope this community makes someone out there feel less alone while they try, too." - Sarah Xu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

23.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I don’t have everything figured out, but I’m trying my best. I hope this community makes someone out there feel less alone while they try, too." - Sarah Xu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

23.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Beyond (πŸ“United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, they’re expanding resources to reach 200,000 young people.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

23.02.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Outlast Arts and Education, Inc. (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, Outlast is sustaining programs that help young people feel seen and supported.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

21.02.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet The Garage, a Teen Cafe (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, the Garage is expanding care for the nearly 700 teens who rely on it.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

19.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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17.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are so very grateful for the support of @btwfoundation.bsky.social!! This investment will allow us to continue our life-changing work to serve LGBTQ+ young people. ❀️

19.02.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

"A culture of kindness is not a manifestation of a place, a town, a city, but rather it’s something that we, its people, invest in." - Claire #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

19.02.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, they’re launching a peer-led mental health curriculum.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

18.02.2026 04:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Access to information should be a universal right."Β - Sreelasya Polavarapu and Ridhi Gutta #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

17.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet National Youth Foundation (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, NYF is expanding youth advocacy and mental health education.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

17.02.2026 04:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet @timeoutyouth.bsky.social (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, they’re expanding access to therapy and support groups.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

15.02.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Meet @insideoutys.bsky.social (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunity Fund, they’re expanding youth-led mental health and advocacy programs.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

14.02.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Meet Instituto Fazendo HistΓ³ria (πŸ“Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡·)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, they’re expanding access to individualized psychotherapy.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

14.02.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Inside Out Youth Services (πŸ“United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunity Fund, they’re expanding youth-led mental health and advocacy programs.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

14.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Since the surgery, I’ve turned my speech impediment and my greatest insecurity, into a platform and a voice for good." -Β Taylor Yu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

13.02.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet FundaciΓ³n Eddy-G (πŸ“Spain πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ)

Through the #KindnessInCommunityFund, FundaciΓ³n Eddy-G is strengthening safe housing, psychosocial care, + employment guidance for LGBTIQA+ young people who have experienced family rejection or homelessness.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

12.02.2026 22:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Body Banter (πŸ“Hong KongΒ πŸ‡­πŸ‡°)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, Body Banter is expanding youth mentorship and building open, stigma-free communities.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

11.02.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet PHOLA NPO (πŸ“ South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦)

With support from the #KindnessInCommunityFund, Phola is expanding mobile counseling and healing programs where they’re needed most.

Learn more: www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindnes...

10.02.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0