This November, Dallas will transform into a living canvas of compassion as the city unites for Dallas Kindness Week November 9–15. This celebration is anchored by World Kindness Day on Thursday, November 13 with a New York Times columnist keynote speaker and culminates in a public Kindness Festival in the Dallas Arts District on November 15. The week is designed to make kindness visible, actionable, and unforgettable.
With the theme One City. One Week. Infinite Good,
the initiative will bring together schools, faith communities, civic leaders, businesses, and neighbors in a shared commitment to kindness.
The Thanks-Giving Foundation, with a strong desire to promote inclusion in the DFW area, hosts the initiative. Local faith institutions, businesses, city officials, public servants, and students will carry out Kindness Week and include 240 schools in the Dallas Independent School District. The Thanks-Giving Foundation is the owner and operator of Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas.
In an increasingly divided world, kindness serves as the common ground that unites people across faiths, cultures, and neighborhoods,
said Kyle Ogden, President and CEO of Thanks-Giving Foundation, which is sponsoring Kindness Week. Acts of kindness ripple outward—turning small gestures into cultural change. Our goal is to position Dallas as a national leader in compassion and inclusion.
Ogden said more than 1 million buttons and stickers will be distributed citywide, turning every Dallasite into a walking billboard for kindness. Residents may receive a button or sticker in a drive-through restaurant, at their workplace, or throughout the community.
We will have a 365-Day Kindness Pledge you can commit to by scanning the QR code,
said Ogden. This will allow individuals to commit to daily acts of kindness in a personal way.
Main Kindness Week Events Include:
World Kindness Day Keynote (November 13): Best-selling author and New York Times columnist David Brooks will deliver evening remarks and a Q&A at Temple Emanu-El (7:30–9:00 p.m.).
His thoughtful work has shaped national conversations on culture, character, and the deeper meaning of community,
said Ogden. With his signature insight and humanity, Brooks will share reflections that invite us to live with greater compassion, generosity, and purpose. We are delighted to have him for Kindness Week.
Dallas Kindness Festival (November 15): A full-day free public celebration at Annette Strauss Square in the AT&T Performing Arts Center, featuring live performances, storytelling, family-friendly activities, and a closing declaration: Kindness Lives Here. There will be ongoing entertainment, food trucks, performances from surrounding schools, and recognition for those who value kindness.
Dallas Kindness Week is more than an event—it's a movement. From classrooms to crosswalks, boardrooms to backyards, Dallas is proving that kindness still matters.
Kindness is not a luxury—it's civic infrastructure,
said Ogden. It lowers stress, strengthens bonds, reduces polarization, and builds a healthier, more resilient city.
This Kindness campaign will strengthen Dallas's civic reputation and public identity, positioning the city as a national leader in compassion and inclusion. For more information, to sign the pledge, or to get involved, visit Thanksgiving.org or search #DallasKindnessWeek and #BeKindDallas.
See additional information below or visit:
Thanks-Giving Foundation
MORE ON THE FLASH LIST
