Raising a Cup of Kindness in 2009

Images from the 2008 Cups of Kindness benefit at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OHphotos courtesy Ron Wayton, photographer

Last year 76 artists and authors, and assorted web designers, sign makers, muffin bakers, photographers and patrons raised a Cup of Kindness as they donated over 150 pieces of work and countless other services to benefit friends and neighbors in need. Through the generosity of these fine folks and people all over the country, we have raised enough money for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to provide around 28,000 meals. That is an astounding figure: twenty-eight thousand meals.  That is enough to feed each of the 601 people in the Village of Peninsula 46.6 times.

Artwork is coming in and is being cataloged and packed to go to be photographed for this year’s show, which will open on Saturday, December 5th, from 10:00am-2:00pm, at our Elements Gallery and at the Peninsula Art Academy across the street, and will continue through January 10, 2010.   Check back for more details about online purchases and other ways to help.

We the people have demonstrated the Power of One.  And one more.  And one more.  This is how we make a difference in the world.  One. Cup. At. A. Time.

Cups Of Kindness

3 comments »

  1. Jodi Anderson said,

    November 10, 2009 @ 5:10 pm

    Wow, the thought of 28,000 meals is awe-inspiring. Incredible.

  2. Cathy Daniels said,

    November 10, 2009 @ 6:01 pm

    Wonderful! I’m looking forward to seeing it all!

  3. Hay said,

    November 10, 2009 @ 10:06 pm

    You are truly good. Not in the fluffy, on the surface way of a cappuchino, but in the strong earthy way of a double shot espresso.

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