Kindness Exchange

The Kindness Exchange is a mutual aid initiative and community-powered marketplace where neighbors come together to exchange goods, services, and skills—matching needs with resources to build a more connected, resilient, and equitable community.

At its core, the Kindness Exchange fosters mutual support by allowing families to share what they have—whether it’s home-cooked meals, childcare, tutoring, tech help, gently used items, or simply time and care. In return, they gain access to what they need. But the Kindness Exchange is more than a barter system—it’s a platform for dignity, inclusion, and economic opportunity.

The program intentionally brings together families across income levels to work in partnership on shared community challenges. It creates a space where generosity flows in all directions—where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone has something to gain.

For higher-income families, the Kindness Exchange offers a meaningful way to support local economic resilience by hiring and investing in lower-income entrepreneurs within the community. Whether purchasing catering from a family-owned business, commissioning handmade goods, or paying for services like sewing, tutoring, or lawn care, participants can uplift emerging entrepreneurs while meeting everyday needs.

By valuing lived experience, sharing resources, and honoring each person’s contributions, the Kindness Exchange creates a culture of shared prosperity—one rooted in trust, generosity, and collective well-being.