City of New Bedford to celebrate first-ever “Day Of Kindness”

Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen to Host City-Wide DAY OF KINDNESS on April 1st With Official Proclamation by Mayor Mitchell.

On April 1, 2022, the City of New Bedford will announce its first-ever Day of Kindness. The initiative was created by Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen 2022, Hannah Lima. Mayor Jon Mitchell will order an official proclamation in honor of the day.

The city-wide event encourages New Bedford residents of all ages to celebrate and perform acts of kindness. An official Mayoral proclamation will take place, followed by the commencement of the day’s activities. Lima will also spend the day visiting area schools to talk about the importance of kindness and service.

Throughout the day, area schools will participate with various individual activities – from creating kindness murals to volunteering and performing acts of service. Individuals and adults of all ages are also encouraged to perform an act of service on this day, or use the day to share how they contribute kindness year-round.

All those who participate are encouraged to use the hashtag #NBdayofkindness to celebrate and showcase the happenings of the day. Additionally, photos may be submitted to kindness.hannah22@gmail.com for special spotlights and online features.

This event is just one initiative hosted by Lima during her dedicated year of service. As a passionate volunteer, Lima hopes to empower others to donate their time and perform acts of kindness to improve their communities. Lima is being supported by her volunteer committee within the Miss New Bedford Scholarship Organization.

Lima will compete for the title of Miss Massachusetts’ Outstanding Teen on April 10, 2022.