Children at the Yorkton Family Resource Centre (YFRC) have a new pair of friends to encourage them to read and to spread generosity and joy.
The Kindness Elves project launched at the YFRC in the SIGN building on Broadway Street on May 18. Parents, representatives from the Yorkton Kinsmen, and MLA Greg Ottenbreit were on hand to celebrate the project’s new home.
The Kindness Elves project began in 2013 as an alternative to the “naughty elf” tradition. The creators wanted to emphasize kindness and positive reinforcement, so they created the Kindness Elves, small dolls who encourage kids to read and treat each other with respect. The project has grown in households and schools around the world.
YFRC discovered the project and thought it would be a perfect fit for their program. In autumn of last year, they submitted a 500-word essay to the Yorkton Kinsmen requesting funds for the project, describing how it would benefit the community. After looking through several submission, the Kinsmen chose the YFRC, donating $500 to the Kindness Elves project.
The elves live in a miniature house which doubles as a mailbox. Children can receive letters from the elves, which can offer praise for kind acts or suggestions for how the kids can help their community.
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