The point is not to pay back kindness, but to pass it on.” — Julia Alvarez
On Giving Tuesday 2021 OTR’s Resident Service Program rolled out its newest initiative called “Kindness Tag”, and it has been a huge success! Below are some of the deliberate, creative, and caring ways OTR and our residents have been spreading kindness:
- A new motorized wheelchair for a resident in need
- Residents decorating cards and making art for local school children
- Automatic door openers for resident apartments
- Residents gifting each other rolling laundry baskets, shower chairs, medical supplies, adult diapers, needed clothing, winter coats, and boots
- One resident organized a fun movie night for the building
- Residents came together to fulfill a much needed baby registry for a new mom at our Waukegan property
- Purchasing big button phones for residents in need
- Outdoor furniture and outdoor grills for residents to enjoy
- Gift cards for food and essentials
- Hearing aids for a resident in need
- and MORE!
Kindness Tag has created a joyous ripple effect through our OTR community giving our residents endless opportunities to be kind and experience the unique joy of giving. We have witnessed first-hand Kindness Tag curbing depression, anxiety, and loneliness and boosting the emotional health of our residents. We have decided to raise our goal to $125,000.00 to heighten our impact and keep the movement going all year!
Click below to view our #OTRKindnessTag website to donate, purchase shirts, and learn more. If you have any questions or want to discuss this initiative further, feel free to email Alex Costelle at alexc@otrhousing.org.
