Ben’s Bells Annual Appeal

Imagine walking onto a school campus where kindness greets you at every turn, brightening the walls, inspiring the lessons, and radiating through every interaction. That’s what is happening in Rio Rico, where kindness is changing an entire community.

Country Fair White Elephant, a group of local volunteers who run a thrift store dedicated to giving back, funded three stunning kindness murals in the district. Now, thanks to their generosity, all five schools in Rio Rico have a “Be Kind” mural. 

In every hallway, classroom, and playground, community-made murals inspire staff, students of all ages, and their families. Kindness now ripples through an entire generation.

Ami Kemp, Counselor & Kind Club Sponsor at Calabasas K–8 School shares, “New students and parents have told us that our campus feels welcoming and that the students feel more comfortable here because of all the kind messaging.”

These visual reminders, paired with our educational programming, are uniting an entire community around a shared goal: practicing kindness every single day. This investment will influence the behavior of students for years to come. 

“The kindness murals have transformed our campus culture. Every day, students read it and are reminded to always be kind to each other,” reflects the Principal of Mountain View Elementary, Dominic Armijo. 

By donating today, you’re investing in our future. Your gift ensures our programming remains accessible, creating a generation that values compassion, connection, and care. 

In gratitude for your generous gift of $175 or more, we look forward to sending you a limited-edition “Kindness Changes the World” three-piece bell. For gifts of $100 or more, you will receive the two-piece bell.

Your commitment sustains programs like those supporting the Rio Rico community, inspiring tens of thousands of children and adults to practice intentional kindness in their schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. 

Together, we are proving that Kindness Changes the World.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Katie Kevershan & Autumn Rentmeester

Co-Executive Directors