KIND to celebrate Lights On Afterschool

By Daniel Lubetzky, CEO of Kind LLC.

Afterschool and summer learning programs give children a chance to explore the world through play and expose them to cultural activities, as well as helping them to build a positive attitude towards school and community.

These initiatives are very similar to what drives the mission of KIND Snacks, which is “to make the world a little kinder.” We all have the power to make a difference; at KIND, we believe that kindness can change the world. Through this belief, KIND established the KIND Foundation, which aims to foster kinder and more empathetic communities. The foundation’s mission is brought to life through a variety of programming meant to celebrate and inspire positive action, such as Empatico.

Empatico is currently incubated by the KIND Foundation and empowers teachers and students to explore the world through experiences that spark curiosity, kindness and empathy. The organization combines live video with activities designed to foster meaningful connections amongst students ages 6 to 11.

A partnership with Afterschool Alliance made perfect sense to us at KIND and we are so pleased to recognize the great work of afterschool programs in giving kids opportunities to learn and grow, and providing working families peace of mind. KIND is delighted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of keeping the “Lights On” by working with afterschool programs across the country to provide kids and families healthy snacks and introduce them to Empatico and its user-friendly, free platform!