October brings two national kindness observances: National Do Something Nice Day on October 5 and Make a Difference Day on October 24. Both encourage residents to act with compassion, offering personal and community benefits such as reduced stress, better mood, and lower blood pressure.
Ways to practice kindness
Simple gestures—buying a coffee for the driver behind you, offering a sincere compliment, holding a door open with a smile, letting a shopper with a few items go ahead in line, tipping a server extra, listening to someone in need, or sending flowers for no reason—can make a big impact.
Make a Difference Day in Lewisville
Lewisville’s Make a Difference Day event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at the Bill Weaver Arena, 101 Parkway Drive. Volunteer teams will tackle projects such as raking, mowing, trimming hedges, exterior home repairs, and park clean‑ups.
Participants can also support local nonprofits like CCA, nursing homes, or community clean‑up efforts by collecting canned goods and warm coats. The goal is to unite neighbors in solving local issues through service.
Why volunteer matters
Acts of kindness not only help others but also strengthen families and neighborhoods, aligning with the values of faith, family, and liberty that guide our community. By giving time, resources, or a listening ear, residents build stronger bonds and a healthier, more resilient Lewisville.
For more information, connect with Denton County on Facebook (facebook.com/DentonCountyTX) or X (x.com/DentonCountyTX). Questions can be directed to Bobbie Mitchell at [email protected] or 972‑434‑4780.
Original reporting: Cross Timbers Gazette — read the source article.
