West Des Moines Day of Kindness
The WDM Leadership Academy Alumni also created the WDM Day of Kindness. During 2020 when community morale and hope was low as a result of the pandemic, the Alumni focused on one of the WDMLA pillars: making a positive impact on the community.
The alumni recognize the importance of kindness and how small acts can truly make the biggest difference in someone’s life. Each January, the Mayor of West Des Moines proclaims a “Day of Kindness” where community members are challenged to be intentional with random acts of kindness.
You can pay it forward in line for coffee, show appreciation for our frontline workers, shovel a neighbor’s driveway, or send a thoughtful text to someone who might need some encouraging words.
Big or small, monetary or action-oriented, anonymous or direct…let’s make a difference this upcoming January. #WDMstrong #WDMkind