Congratulations to the 2023 Kinecta Kindness Recipients!
Champion Academy
Cherise M., a Kinecta employee, nominated Chris R. and Champion Academy. Here’s what she said, “The Champion Academy helps urban teens in poverty in many ways, including, helping kids heal from traumatic experiences and use them as fuel to drive their improvement as students, citizens, and future professionals. My son is a part of the academy, and it has helped big time.”
Chris, thank you for all you do to support the youth in the community. For Chris' act of kindness, Champion Academy received a $250 donation on his behalf.
Team Kids
Melinda B. nominated Nestor and Team Kids. Here’s what she said, “Nestor is ready to step in and volunteer every time there is a need. For years, he has said “yes” when asked to help. He has volunteered to oversee the Team Kids Youth Council & has been a mentor to many teens. He also hosts Team Kids clothing and toy drives to benefit local nonprofits.”
Nestor, thank you for all you do to support children in the community. For Nestor’s act of kindness, Team Kids received a $250 donation on his behalf.
Best Buddies International
Marisa H. nominated Lindsay and Best Buddies International. Here’s what she said, “Lindsay's passion for kids with disabilities is like nothing I’ve seen. She is constantly working and volunteering in the community to spread inclusion. She is non-stop with making a difference in the Rochester Area. I’m lucky to have someone with her drive in our community!”
Lindsay, thank you for all you do to support friendship, employment, and leadership development programs in the community. For Sara’s act of kindness, Best Buddies International received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Richmond Street School PTA
Amy S. nominated Sara & the Richmond Street School PTA. Here's what she said, "As a PTA executive board member (& current president) Sara has advocated for children & greatly enhanced their educational experience through her altruistic & tireless efforts raising money for fieldtrips, supplies, playground equipment, murals, culmination, & college scholarships."
Sara, thank you for all you do to support children and their early educational careers. For Sara’s act of kindness, Richmond Street School PTA received a $250 donation on her behalf.
American Diabetes Association
Kimberly B. nominated Julie and the American Diabetes Association. Here's what she said, "The ADA is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. They provide information and other services to people with diabetes, their families & health care professionals, and the public."
The American Diabetes Association offer local programs and resources, from medical care to education, to nutrition and health.
Julie, thank you for all you do to support your community. For Julie’s act of kindness, the American Diabetes Association received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Murdock Community & Care Services, Inc.
Brandi M. nominated Teresa M. and Murdock Community & Care Services, Inc. Here’s what Brandi submitted, “Teresa is a gem! By relation she is my mother in love but for the Murdock Community family, she is the glue. Whatever we need the minute we need it, she is there. She follows up with community, makes calls, filters data, is supportive and productive. Tee, is the best!”
Murdock Community Services focus on making the maximum positive effort in the community. The members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps affect change.
Teresa, thank you for all you do within your community. For Teresa’s act of kindness, Murdock Community & Care Services received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc.
Molly N. nominated Cathy I. and Bridges for Brain Injury. Here’s what Molly submitted, “Bridges for Brain Injury does wonders for those in the community that suffer from traumatic brain injuries, offering support for those impacted and their families.”
Bridges for Brain Injury mission is to guide individuals with a traumatic brain injury and physical disabilities and their families, by ‘bridging the gap’ between surviving and living lives of independence with dignity and hope.
Cathy, thank you for your efforts and dedication in the community. For Cathy’s act of kindness, Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc. received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Care Net Women's Resource Center
Marquitta W. nominated Karen R. and Care Net Women’s Resource Center. Here’s what Marquitta submitted, “CARE-NET has been vitally instrumental in the Antelope Valley in providing consultation, options other than abortion, medical assistance, education, and encouragement to all who is in need, which also includes young teenage boys and men.”
Care Net Women's Resource Center exists to compassionately empower individuals to make healthy and informed decisions regarding their pregnancies and to live transformed and empowered lives for the future.
Karen, thank you for all you do to help the community. For Karen’s act of kindness, Care Net Women’s Resource Center received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles
Julian Z. nominated Kate M. and Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles. Here’s what Julian submitted, “Kate has worked towards promoting and achieving educational equity in schools for over 5 years. She has always gone above and beyond her job scope and made sure to be the best role model/mentor she could be for youth in southern California schools.”
Girls Inc. advocates for policies and practices that advance the rights and opportunities of girls and young women.
Kate, thank you for all you do for the community. For Kate’s act of kindness, Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Footprints Around the World Inc.
Geynna B. nominated Judy H. and Footprints Around the World Inc. Here’s what Geynna submitted, “Judy started this non-profit approx. 9yrs ago, she has done so much to help the community. Her heart seeks to help people in need. She has served food to many, hosted Backpack Giveaways, Boxes of Love for Thanksgiving, Toy Drives for Christmas & so much more.”
Founded in 2014, the organization has dedicated themselves to help the homeless and low income families in the Los Angeles community. Footprints has provided over 9,000 hot meals, bundles of clothing, thousands of toys, and hundreds of gift boxes.
Judy, thank you for all you do within your community. For Judy’s act of kindness, Footprints Around the World Inc. received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Center of Inpowermeant Inc. 501c3
Liliu A. nominated Lurinda J. and the Center of Inpowermeant Inc. 501c3. Here’s what Liliu submitted, “Ms. Jones goes above and beyond the call of duty. Even when she had suffered loss, experienced challenges with her health, attending school and managed single parenting, she never lost sight of the need to help others that were less fortunate.”
Center of Inpowermeant provides several resources to the families in need within inner city Los Angeles.
Lurinda, thank you for all you do to support the families in your community. For Lurinda’s act of kindness, Center of Inpowermeant received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Carson 411
Marilyn L. nominated John H. and Carson 411. Here’s what she submitted, "John has taken a diverse community of 10 or more nationalities and brought them together as one. His community bike rides, toy drives, adopt a child program and random blessings have motivated this community to give back. The Mayor, City council and sheriff's dept endorses him."
Carson 411 aims to keep the Carson family informed about present and future issues concerning our city. I.e., city hall meetings, new housing developments, senior programs, summer programs for kids, new businesses, etc.
John, thank you for all you do to support your community. For John’s act of kindness, Carson 411 received a $250 donation on his behalf.
Grace Resources, Inc.
Karen R. nominated Sharon and Grace Resources. Here's what she said, "Sharon's efforts at Grace Resource Center embody the goal to empower people to thrive with dignity, not just to survive, through the provision of training, education, food, clothing, and spiritual investment -demonstrated in part by sharing love to the poor and needy."
Grace Resource Center’s mission is to empower people to thrive with dignity, not just survive, through training, education, food, clothing, and spiritual investment.
Sharon, thank you for all you do to support your community. For Sharon’s act of kindness, Grace Resources, Inc. received a $250 donation on her behalf.
Watts Powerhouse Food
Jairo T. nominated Russell H. and Watts Powerhouse Food. Here's what he wrote, "We are nominating Watts Powerhouse Food for their love, care and servitude to those in need."
Watts Powerhouse Food helps fight poverty by providing medical, dental, nutritional and education assistance to individuals and schools.
Russell, thank you for all you do to support the Watts community. For Russell’s act of kindness, Watts Powerhouse Food received a $250 donation on his behalf.
Villa of Hope
Kimberly B. nominated Ryan A. and Villa of Hope. Here's what she said, "Villa of Hope provides behavioral health, mental health, and dependency programs. They offer residential programs as well as outpatient programs which benefit our community. Their values and mission align with our building strong communities through education and involvement."
Ryan, thank you for all you do to support the community. For Ryan’s act of kindness, Villa of Hope received a $250 donation on his behalf.