Inspiring a mindset and culture of kindness and generosity…

The Manitou Springs Community foundation is delighted to partner with the Pikes Peak Bulletin to nurture and expand this movement. Through workshops, social gatherings, and outreach campaigns, we aim to inspire even more people to join in. Our goal is to create a culture where kindness and Generosity thrives, ultimately enriching the lives of everyone.

Over the past few months, we have seen an inspiring increase in acts of generosity—from neighbors helping neighbors to local businesses rallying behind worthwhile causes. Whether it's sharing skills, donating time, or providing resources, the impact of this movement is palpable.

Community members have come together for various projects, including food drives, mentorship programs, and environmental clean-ups. These efforts not only address immediate needs but also strengthen the bonds among our residents. As folks pitch in, they find joy and fulfillment in seeing the direct effects of their contributions.

  An Infectious Generosity Movement Community Gathering

Over 40 people attended a gathering in April 2025 to explore various ways that our community currently expressess kindness and generosity and how we might help support and expand those efforts.

The five themes emerged from the group conversations included: Cultivating connections throught art and history; support and expand health and wellbeing opportunities; promote community connections, involvement and daily acts of kindness and generosity; embrace diversity and incusivity; support and enhance our educational ecosystem.

Through the work of small group discussions, we have created an infograpic to depict community ideas and prepared an initial working list of possible actions to help inspire a mindset and community culture of kindness and generosity.

We invite you to embrace this spirit of generosity and learn more about how you can get involved, in your own way. Whether you can spare an hour or support a local event, every little bit makes a difference. Together, let’s continue planting the seeds of kindness that will ensure our beautiful town flourishes for generations to come! Let us know of your interest.

For more information or to help inspire kindness and generosity, contact Ken Jaray, kenjaray@gmail.com or (719) 660-4217