LOCAL POSITIVITY
I challenge you to find activities and people in your local community that are doing positive things. Highlight these things in your very own creative means: sending a nice email as a thank you, wishing your neighbor a good day by mowing their lawn, offering to help your mother clean her kitchen, etc.
SEND A SMILE
Take the opportunity to share a smile with a friend, family member, or stranger. Share a smile with others everywhere. Remind our friends, family and fellow citizens how important they are with a warm smile.
Let’s work to spread the joy of positivity throughout the ages.
OUR PROGRAMS
Making a Difference
VOLUNTEERING
The Future Looks Bright- Each gift is handcrafted that is handed out to the public.
The Volunteering program is our longest running initiative, based on the premise that making a real difference is not only possible but vital. At LOCAL POSITIVITY, Volunteering is a source of great pride for our Non-Profit Organization.
LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
Making Change Possible
Feeling like there are countless pressing issues that no single program could make a marked difference? Our Local Empowerment initiative has proven to be a powerful tool for LOCAL POSITIVITY to successfully serve our community and improve countless lives.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Change for the Better
Through our Capacity Building program, we have the potential to make real and positive change. This is one of our key areas of focus here at LOCAL POSITIVITY, and a source of much success for our Non-Profit Organization.
LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
Making Change Possible
Feeling like there are countless pressing issues that no single program could make a marked difference? Our Local Empowerment initiative has proven to be a powerful tool for LOCAL POSITIVITY to successfully serve our community and improve countless lives.
JANUARY 2023 HANDOUT
Walmart Handout
The January Handout was a success. Thank you to Cindy, Marlene, Michael, Kevin and Jean for all that you did to make this possible. We handed out over 100 gifts to residents in the Henrico area. Thank you to managers at Walmart in Henrico VA for allowing us to set up in front of their store.
THE RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS--OFF THE MUD!
August 12, 2022
Each Month, Local Positivity creates gifts for individuals in the community showing our appreciation for others. You can be a teacher, janitor, lawyer, business professional, plumber, engineer, student, etc., we are working to say thank you for all that you do!
HOW VOLUNTEERING WITH LOCAL POSITIVITYÂ CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
September 16, 2022
Gradually, a small action has the ability to raise up a community where many people feel connected, proud and hopeful. This is the positivity we wish to inspire by sharing a small gift to people who we have never met before as a way to lift their spirits. Could this motivate kind actions to be passed on to others--to raise their spirits, to cause a chain reaction resulting in improved feelings of connection in our communities? Negativity is a lot like being stuck in the mud. Will you join us in finding ways, no matter how small or big to raise positivity in our community? What ideas do you have?
LOCAL POSITIVITY
October 9, 2022
From day one, we have worked to spread positivity in the community. We are showing others that they are valued and that others care.  We know that everyday individuals work very hard daily. They need to be shown and given thanks for all that they do in the community.
NOVEMBER HANDOUT
November 15, 2022
In November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. This is a time to show others they are appreciated. We are giving to those in our community in a effort to spread joy and love.
COMPUTER INITIATIVE
December 17, 2022
Local Positivity's computer initiative and second chance program is designed to provide computers to the mental health and post incarceration sectors. We are collaborating with OAR Offender Aid and Restoration and Henrico Mental Health to provide laptops to participants in their programs. The participants will receive a refurbished laptop to keep. We are very excited to start this new program. Bringing hope and showing others that they are valued no matter what their circumstance is what we strive to do. Â
If you work for a mental health or post-incarcerated organization and need information on our program, please, contact us. Thank you!
DECEMBER 2022 HANDOUT
December 9, 2022
The Month of December was a great time for Local Positivity to do good work in the community. We hand crafted fleece scarfs and gave them out to the people in the Richmond community. We are so thankful to be able to reach so many people with good deeds. Those that received the gifts were very thankful. We are showing appreciation for others in the community. What ever you do: teacher, nurse, cashier, shelf stocker, mechanic, bus/ truck driver, student, etc., we want to let you know that you are valued.
JANUARY 2023 HANDOUT
January 29, 2023
The January Handout was a great success. We handed out over 100 gifts, showing others they are appreciated in the community. Thank you to the store manager at Walmart in Henrico VA for allowing us to set up in front of their store to hand out gifts to the community. Thank you, Cindy, Marlene, Michael, Jean, and Kevin for all your continued support of our effort and mission.
FEBRUARY 2023 HANDOUT
February 11, 2023
In the month of February, Local Positivity met with individuals in the community to hear their stories and give them a gift. Each gift given is to show appreciation for all that one does daily in the community.
MARCH 2023 LOCAL POSITIVITY'S HANDOUT
March 25, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, Local Positivity had its handout in front of Skrimp Shack in Richmond. Although, the day started out rainy, we were out meeting individuals in the community and spreading joy. I am so thankful for the opportunity to make an impact in the community. People have opened up to us about their personal situations, such as celebrations and sickness they are encountering. One man stated, thank you, and that this really made me feel happier.
We are showing people they are appreciated.
APRIL 2023 LOCAL POSITIVITY HANDOUT
April 22, 2023
On April 22nd, Local Positivity had its community handout--spreading joy and appreciation through gift giving. It was a rainy Saturday but Cynthia L Gerry and I didn't let that stop us. We gave out real flower plants, cozies and socks. The best part of giving is allowing others to know they are valued.
LOCAL POSITIVITY: DEDICATION AND SERVICE WITH PROVEN IMPACT
May 12, 2023
At our May handout, Local Positivity provided 85 fiction books, 50 bags and 30 notepads free to middle school students, parents and younger kids at Wilder Middle School in Richmond.  Individuals were very happy and showing appreciation for our students was the reason for partaking in this event. Promoting education is key. Letting young people go on a journey with their imaginations is priceless and that's what reading allows.
LESSONS LEARNED: THE KEY TO NON-PROFIT PROGRAM EVALUATION
June 24, 2023
Local Positivity had it's June handout today. Meeting individuals in the community and spreading joy and appreciation for others are gifts on its own. We are working to show others they are valued. We are building community. Thank you all. Let's give the gift of love one to another.
LOCAL POSITIVITY: FUNDRAISING DINNER EVENT
October 1, 2023
On October 1, 2023, Local Positivity had its first Fundraising Dinner Event where we highlighted people in the community that are doing great things. So excited that we were surround by individuals that give back and are doing it gracefully.
LOCAL POSITIVITY NOVEMBER HANDOUT AT SANDSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
November 18, 2023
Local Positivity is out in the community again. This time we are handing out books, scarfs, and hand made crafts. We are spreading positivity and letting others know they are valued.
LOCAL POSITIVITY'S DECEMBER HANDOUT AT SKRIMP SHACK IN RICHMOND
December 16, 2023
We were so excited to be out in the community spreading positivity. We met people that share their stories and were so happy to receive a gift. There were smiles, laughter and good cheer.
FEBRUARY 2024 LOCAL POSITIVITY
February 16 2024
Local Positivity took part in Wilder Middle schools parent teacher conference in which we gave out children books, calculators, note books, bags, and valentine day gifts to parents , teachers and school personnel. This was a great event to show individuals in the community that they are appreciated.
MARCH 2024 HANDOUT
March 22, 2024
On Friday, March 22nd, Local Positivity was at Wilder Middle School's Talent show. We gave out lots of children's books, notebooks, socks and other items.
We are promoting literacy. When you read on a regular basis, you build independent thought. We need our young people to be empowered!
To see the smiles and the joy in everyone's faces was wonderful.
Let's work to do our due diligence to let others know that what they do in the community is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
MAY 2024 HANDOUT
May 22, 2024
Local Positivity is out in the community spreading positivity and letting others know they are appreciated. Joined by Mr. Robinson, we handed out tee shirts, jewelry, cozies, flowers and lots more. Many people go their day to day lives not knowing how they have impacted others. We are letting others know that they are valued for what they do. It is important to make sure that we appreciate others.
SEPTEMBER 2024 HANDOUT
September 11, 2024
On September 11th, we completed our handout at Wilder Middle School in Henrico VA. It was a wonderful day with lots of students, parents and teachers visiting our booth.
People are shocked and amazed that we give these gifts out on a monthly basis in an effort to show appreciation to those that do so much in the community.
We have a lot to be grateful for. Let's show others that their efforts don't go unnoticed. We gave out over 60 books and more supplies, including notebooks, bags, pens and pencil sharpeners. We are so thankful to give.