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Passing Kindness On, One Act at a Time
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In Loving Memory of Shyann Ariana Rosati
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WHY THE SHYANN KINDNESS PROJECT?
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On January 4, 2005, Sandy and Glenn Rosati lost their most precious gift from God, their beautiful daughter Shyann. Although she was only 7 years old, Shyann touched many hearts in her short life. At Shyann's Celebration of Life Service, cards were handed out with Shyann's picture, asking that a random act of kindness be performed in her honor, with the recipient being given the card and asked to pass on a kindness and the card. Since Shyann's death, many people have been inspired to perform acts of kindness in her memory.
The mission of The Shyann Kindness Project is to pass on kindness by providing fun and needed items to children in stressful situations, while inspiring the performance of random acts of kindness and acceptance of others.
The Shyann Kindness Project is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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In December 2005, a friend of the Rosati family performed an act of kindness in Shyann's honor by wrapping up packages of coloring books, crayons, stickers and books, each with a kindness card attached to it. She brought them to the children's emergency room at a local hospital, where they were distributed to the children who came in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Shyann's parents, Sandy and Glenn Rosati, founded The Shyann Kindness Project in April 2006, to carry on this wonderful way of spreading kindness.
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The Shyann Kindness Project is comprised of three programs:
Kindness Gift-Giving Program
Kindness gift packages containing a variety of toys, craft items, stuffed animals, etc., are assembled with a kindness card attached to each. They are distributed at kindness gift giving events, along with books, backpacks, school supplies, clothing, snacks and other miscellaneous items that are appropriate for each venue. In addition, "free raffle" items are offered for the children to win.
Our kindness gift giving events take place twice a month at hospital emergency rooms and clinics, homeless feeding programs, shelters for women and children, clinics for children with special needs, after school programs in low-income areas, as well as additional venues where children are living in stressful situations.
Kindness gift giving events begin with an interactive talk, during which the children share their ideas of how they can pass on kindness. The discussion also focuses on acceptance of all people, regardless of their differences.
Shyann's Helping Hands
This program is designed for youth groups to promote self-esteem and confidence, as well as a sense of the importance of volunteering and community responsibility.
Under the guidance of TKSP volunteers, small groups of young people take the kindness gift-giving program from "start to finish" by organizing a new toy and book drive, assembling the kindness gift packages, and distributing them at a prearranged event.
Shyann's Mentors Program
This program offers guidance and support to parents/caregivers of children with special needs. Shyann's Mentors Program is different from other support groups in that our group of volunteer parents and specialists focus on issues specific to each child rather than the diagnosis as a whole.
For more information about this program, please go to the Shyann's Mentors page.
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KINDNESS CARDS & NEWSLETTERS
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The kindness cards are now two sided, with English on one side and Spanish on the other. If you would like to spread kindness where you live by using a Shyann Kindness Card, we would be happy to send you some. Please email Shyannsmom@Shyannkindness.org and let us know how many cards you would like, or if you would like to be added to our newsletter email list.
Thank you for spreading kindness in Shyann's honor!
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JULY 25 - CAR WASH
Chevron Station located at Broadway & Kolb, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
AUGUST 7 & 8 - YARD SALE
Parking lot at 8230 E. Broadway, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(Accepting donations, call 296-7165 for pickup)
AUGUST 15 - CAR WASH & BAKE SALE
Chuy's located at Tanque Verde & Bear Canyon, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer at any of these events, please contact:
Meila Fluno, 296-7165 or Meila@Shyannkindness.org
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SUPPORT TSKP SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES!
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Our annual "Backpack Night" in August will be for students in the Sunnyside School District. In addition, backpacks and school supplies are distributed to children in low-income areas thoughout the year at Kindness Gift Giving Events.
We appreciate and thank you for your support of the Backpack and School Supply Drives during the month of July at the following locations:
All Tucson Starbucks (excludes those in Target & grocery stores)
La Mariposa (1501 N. Houghton)
UPS Store (120 S. Houghton Road)
UPS Store (9121 E. Tanque Verde)
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ARIZONA DAILY STAR NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
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The Shyann Kindness Project was honored with KVOI Radio's "Do It Right Award" on April 22, 2007. If you would like to listen to the five minute audio spot, click on the sound button below.
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On November 2, The Shyann Kindness Project was honored to receive a 2007 Teddy Award from Parent Aid, an organization whose mission is to strengthen families and prevent child abuse. To read more about this wonderful organization and what they do, visit their website at www.parentaid.org
Thanks to all our volunteers and supporters who help The Shyann Kindness Project make an impact in the lives of children!
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| 2007 Teddy Award |
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