Kindness Network
Kindness Network is a community intermediary based in Irvine, California. It helps people discover trusted community programs, events and wellness resources, and helps partner organizations reach and serve the communities they support. Fiscally sponsored by Charitable Ventures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Mission: To connect people, organizations, and resources to strengthen community mental wellness.
Upcoming events
- ✨ GLOW OC – Grow Love in Our World ❤️ GLOW OC 社區服務日 ｜以愛關懷，以善同行 — Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM PST · Orange County Herald Center, 1382 Valencia Ave, #N, Tustin, CA 92780 · Orange County Herald Center
- Managing Cough, Cold, and Flu Workshop — Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST · Heritage Park Community Center, 14301 Yale Ave &, Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604 · City of Irvine
What's new
- Anne Olin Urges Nonprofit Leaders to “Be Kind to Yourself” at 2026 Irvine Nonprofit Leadership Conference — 2026-10-02: Anne Olin, President and CEO of Charitable Ventures, urged nonprofit leaders to collaborate and to “be kind to themselves” at the 2026 Irvine Nonprofit Leaders…
- Kindness Network is now on the App Store — 2026-09-27: Our free iPhone app is here: find events and programs, RSVP in a tap, and get notified when something you follow changes.
- Meeting with the Mayor — 2026-09-11: Kindness Network hosted a "Meeting with the Mayor" event to connect community members with the City of lrvine.
- Drowning Prevention Strategies for Children with ASD — 2026-08-27: Children with autism are at an increased risk of drowning, making water safety education especially important.
- Kindness Network Featured in Irvine Community News and Views — 2026-08-15: Irvine Community News and Views traced Mayor Agran's vision of America's Kindest City to the work Kindness Network and its partners are doing across the commun…
Programs
- Bixby's Kindness Clubhouse (The Kindness Movement) — Helping kids grow into kind, confident humans - one small choice at a time.
- Free Grocery Food Box (City of Irvine) — Free monthly groceries for qualifying Irvine residents — approximately 30 pounds of food, first come first served.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (Cogleap Center for Achievement)
- HFS®Training (Cogleap Center for Achievement)
- Move & Connect® Social Recreation Program (Cogleap Center for Achievement)
- Life Skills Training (Cogleap Center for Achievement)
- Irvine Senior Coffee Club Monthly Meetup (Irvine Senior Coffee Club) — A relaxed monthly gathering for older adults — good coffee, good conversation, good company. Description:
- ITC Productions (Irvine Theater Company) — Mainstage theatre for audiences and makers across the lifespan.
- Joy Artistic Line Dance Class (Joy Artistic Line Dance ) — Dance with Joy, Move with Grace
- Mental Health Warmline 心理暖線 (Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities (MHACC) 美國華裔精神健康聯盟) — A free, confidential support line in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English — open daily, 9 AM to 9 PM. PT
- Land Art Rituals (Mystic Roses Foundation) — A seasonal series of art-led rituals for reflection, inspiration, and renewal.
- Nature Art and Craft Camp (Mystic Roses Foundation)
- Oasis Fellowship (Orange County Herald Center) — A virtual peer-support circle for cancer patients and their families.
- Peer 1 on 1 Mentorship (Autism Peer 1 on 1) — Structured peer partnerships between neurodivergent and neurotypical participants.
- Spectrum Dreams Music Program (Spectrum Dreams) — Inclusive music lessons and creative development for learners of all abilities.
- The Shift Code: Your Personal Empowerment Masterplan (The Kindness Movement) — Creating your personal empowerment masterplan starts here!
- UrSpace & MiSunshine — Free Mental Health Apps 心理健康手機應用 (Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities (MHACC) 美國華裔精神健康聯盟) — Two free bilingual apps offering 24/7 emotional support — one for individuals, one for caregivers.
- Wellness Rx Forum (City of Irvine) — A free monthly health lecture series covering everyday wellness topics — in partnership with UCI Health.
- YPSI Volunteer Circle (Youth Peer Support Initiative) — Middle- and high-school students serving the community together.