Want to see more signs of kindness in our world?
Start by planting one of your own!

Signs of Kindness are part of a nationwide movement to use printed words of care and encouragement to help people feel more alive, fulfilled, and connected.

When fueled by love, we believe words become more than just words. They become anchors of human connection, with the power to bring out the best in people. And the world needs the best in all of us right now.

Please join us!

Order a sign now and have it shipped anywhere in the U.S.

Read about how this started.

Partner with us to bring even more of these messages to your school, business, or neighborhood.

Available Messages

You are Loved; You are Needed; You are Worthy; You Belong: You Deserve Happiness; You are Awesome; You are Amazing; You Rock; You are Appreciated; What You Do Matters; You are Strong; You are Powerful; You’ve Got This; You Have What it Takes; You are Not Alone; It is Okay Not to Know; You Matter; Your Voice Matters; Your Love Matters; Thank You for Being You; Smiley Face

What can you do with Signs of Kindness?

  • Plant them in your yard or garden, or in the window of your home or apartment

  • Put them outside your store, office, or retail space

  • Buy them for your local church, school, senior center, or community gathering space

  • Plant them during a festival or public event

  • Use them to celebrate a special friend, family member, or community volunteer

  • Set up a sign lending program for your community

  • Move them around to different places each week (e.g., libraries, parks, schools, cafes, bus stops, intersections, other neighbors’ yards, etc.)

  • If/When you decide you’re done with yours, pay it forward to someone else

Testimonials

“These are frightening times, especially for our young people who often don’t even know to seek reassurance. We get lots of walkers and bikers in the neighborhood, and stops at the little free library.  The signs are cheerful, even on a rainy day. Sometimes all you need is for someone to say “you got this.” Thanks for giving us a way to do that! Even our stoic mailman loves them.” - Participant in the sign lending program sponsored by the Natick Cultural Council.

“We live on a pretty busy street and every time I see a car slow down or someone comes walking by and takes a moment to read the signs, my hope is that it brightens their day and gives them that little bit of encouragement they may need to keep going in these unusual times.”

“I just want to thank you for the signs you have out. I often get the urge to give up. Tonight was one of those nights. Couldn’t help but cry after I saw them while driving past. Didn’t expect it, but it helped!” - Note left on a church door in Cleveland, OH on Christmas Eve 2019

“Thank you for the signs that have adorned my lawn, and the gifts. It truly does give me hope to look outside and see those signs bearing such a positive message, especially now.” - Community volunteer whose lawn was decorated with signs by a local nonprofit’s “kindness crew.”

“I’m going through a lot of personal challenges and while I was driving yesterday my mind was just in a really awful place.  I saw one of the signs in a yard that caught my attention, then another shortly beyond it, then another.  By the time I drove past that yard I was in tears and overwhelmed with gratitude to have read all the words I needed to hear in that moment.  By the time I got home they were still on my mind and I had to find out where they came from. I hope to share that feeling I had with others in my own community.”

If you have a story to share, please reach out! I’d love to hear it.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gift of Happiness a nonprofit?
The short answer is no (so please don’t take a tax deduction if you contribute). Here’s why.

Is this a religious thing?
No, not really. But it’s an important question. More thoughts here.

Any advice for someone who likes these messages but feels shy about planting them?
Yep! Watch this and let me know what you think.

Can you customize a sign for me with a different message?
It depends. I’m not actually a graphic designer — I hire that work out — so the only messages I have designed are ones that fit with my mission and can be added into my rotation. If you have a suggestion that might fit the bill, let’s talk.