The #COVIDkindness Movement is Growing
As we adjust to the new reality of working and learning remotely, the RRC community has answered the call and joined the #COVIDkindness movement. Since one of the best ways to take care of ourselves is to be kind to others, we asked you to share your acts of kindness and the kind acts of others. Here’s some of what you’ve shared:
From Kylie Clark in Campus Living
“I really want to shout out the Culinary Arts & Hospitality team for putting together Emergency food packages (free) for Residents yesterday that requested help! So amazing!!!
From Sen Duong, Bachelor of Nursing student
“In the community group that I follow on Facebook I had noticed many people currently struggling with the current situation. With money, with food, with everything. I decided I was going to help. I talked to my sisters and asked if they wanted to put some of our money together and purchase groceries for 2 people in our community. It attracted a few of our friends and family members that wanted to help as well and they donated some money. It even attracted a random stranger in the group who sent me $100 to help! In total instead of just helping out two families we ended up helping 8 families!”
From Paula Amaral, Instructor in the Hospitality and Tourism Program
“The School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts organized and collected over 1068 lbs of perishable goods like onions, carrots, potatoes, etc., and assorted fruits. My colleagues, Graham Martin and Jean-Marc Blanc, personally delivered these goods to Winnipeg Harvest on behalf of the school.”
Join the Movement: Here’s how it works
Over the next few weeks:
- Pay attention to acts of kindness you witness (or perform yourself).
- Send a description and photo (where possible) to blsawatzky@rrc.ca.
- Post on your social media channels, using the hashtag #COVIDkindness and tag in RRC.
Each week, Mental Health Coordinator, Breanna Sawatzky will collate your acts of kindness and share them in a Wellness Blog post. All students and staff are invited to participate.
The Goal
This movement is meant to foster a supportive community environment along with gratitude, both of which promote good mental health.
Everyone who participates will be entered in a prize draw. Prizes are to be determined, based on availability, but will certainly lift spirits.