Livonia's Kindness Rally hopes to spread positivity through kind acts September 21st. Be a part of it.

Kindness is coming to Livonia this September! And here is how you and your organization can be a part of this exciting Jaycee program.

On Saturday, September 21st from 12pm-4pm teams from around the community will enter into a family-friendly competition to see who can do the most acts of kindness in four hours. Teams are equipped with supplies, shirts, and a list of random act of kindness "challenges" that involve helping others and bettering the community. From cleaning up trash and writing thank-you notes to paying library fines, teams will work to cross off challenges and see who has done the most good deeds by the end of the event. Creativity is encouraged! Teams are also given the opportunity to come up with some kindness ideas on their own. 2019 marks the fourth year of The Kindness Rally, and Livonia is excited to be a part of it!

In fact, this project is a direct result of the "Jaycees" commitment toward community impact. The Kindness Rally originated right here in Michigan by Jaycee member, Susan Dials, in 2016. Since then, this event has seen tremendous growth. To date, over 4,450 acts of kindness have been completed through this initiative. 

The rally is free to participants! Community organizations, residents, and local businesses are encouraged to create and register a team of 4-5 people to participate along with the Livonia Jaycees. There are also opportunities to sponsor a team if your business would like to contribute to the cause but can not directly participate. It is very important for teams to register on Eventbrite by September 9th to secure their spot, guarantee an event t-shirt, and help organizers plan for supplies. Teams can sign up at http://bit.ly/livrally .

The Kindness Rally is completely funded by donations and sponsorships. These contributions help us purchase supplies and t-shirts to make sure every interested party can participate. This year has seen generous sponsorships donated from local businesses and organizations, such as The Way Church in Livonia. As a not-for-profit civic organization, all donations to the Livonia Jaycees will go directly into the community through this project effort.

If any businesses or organizations would like to be a sponsor for this event, please email [email protected]. Your contribution will help us provide a successful event focused on promoting a more positive Livonia. We would be honored to have any support for this project.

For 2019, this event is a part of the JCI International 'Peace is Possible' campaign and the United Nations' International Day of Peace on September 21st. Though this

 project has a wide reach, The Kindness Rally is designed to make a positive impact on people and organizations directly in the local community. In Michigan alone we have 24 communities involved this year and counting! You can view all participating locations at thekindnessrally.eventbrite.com .

During The Kindness Rally, teams use social media to showcase their impact and encourage others to pay it forward and spread the kindness. Like and follow @TheKindnessRally on Facebook and Instagram and search the hashtag #TheKindnessRally on September 21st to see all the positive change created during The Kindness Rally! 

 

There will be a winner from Livonia, and a statewide winning team, but the real winner is our community. The positive vibes from Kindness Rally day can be felt long after the event is over, so come contribute to the ripple of positivity we are making! 

For more information please visit thekindnessrally.org or message @TheKindnessRally on Instagram or Facebook or @livjaycees on Instagram or Facebook.

Corn Roast plans continue to be unrolled. See you on the 15th of September.  1:00 - 4:00

Pulled pork sandwiches compliments of Bob Modes and the Blue Plate

Partnering with Bob Modes and the Blue Plate Diner to provide pulled pork sandwiches for those attending the Good Old Fashioned Corn Roast is Maureen Miller Brosnan. Last yearThe Blue Plate's Pulled Pork was a popular stop in Stymelski Park. Corn, pulled pork, soda pop, Kona ice and 26 community organizations. A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, September 15, 1:00 - 4:00.

Livonia Jaycees are providing drinks on the house -- soda pop kind of drinks that is

The Livonia Jaycees for the second year in a row will be staffing the soda pop station where friendly faces will be providing pop for those who are thirsty or want to wash down the corn on the cob or maybe the pulled pork sandwiches. So make it a point to thank the Jaycees for providing the free beverages to those attending the Good Old Fashioned Corn Roast.

Livonia Lions once again preparing mouth watering corn-on-the-cob 

The Livonia Lions will arrive by 9:00 on Sunday, September 15, to prepare the corn that has already been shucked by the student volunteers. They will set up the serving wagon, prepare the butter and salt and get ready for the first order of corn to be cooked, nice and hot and ready for those attending the Good Old Fashioned party to chow down. Maybe Lion Jerry Pfeiffer will bring his corny corn hat and give the kids something to smile at. 

Livonia Youth Symphony will be on hand

As they did last year the Livonia Youth Symphony will be on hand to share their musical abililty at 2:00 for those attending the corn roast.  They  will have a table where you can stop by and say hello and meet some of their members! Just an amazing group of young people who are a part of a group that is the oldest youth symphony in the state of Michigan, founded in 1958 and also an Inductee into the 1835 Livonia City Hall of Fame.