Getting ready for the new year and ALWAYS ready SPREAD KINDESS! Now, more than ever...being KINDS is SO IMPORTANT! And some really great news? The Boys & Girls Clubs are ALL about it. They spread Kindness, even TEACH IT TO THEIR KIDS with their Kindness is Free program.  Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs, it's a local initiative created in 2020 by the Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside, a remarkable program, spearheaded by visionary Lori Milgard and the Club’s CEO, JR Dzubak. In just 5+ years, it has blossomed into a movement within the clubs, local schools, churches and reaching more and more every day!

Aired December 28, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Scott Ehlers, the Chief Kindness Strategist of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside in Monterey Park. They discuss all the ways they teach kindness to kids, adults, the significance of taking the 'Kindness Pledge' AND how WE can get involved to further spread this important movement of being KIND.

At its core, Kindness is Free aims to encourage a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and respect among the next generation of youth. It teaches the profound significance of treating others with fairness and compassion, both in words and actions. The program is designed to encourage introspection and instill values that underscore the importance of showing respect, treating everyone equally, and practicing empathy. The growth of the Kindness is Free initiative has led us to call upon people nationwide to join us in our mission to spread kindness. The underlying message is simple yet profound: small acts of kindness matter, and they are within reach of everyone. We invite everyone to take the Kindness Pledge, a commitment to respecting others, treating them as they would like to be treated, and embracing thoughtfulness in their daily life. Kindness is Free empowers individuals of all ages to make a positive impact by embracing kindness as a way of life. By fostering these values, the initiative seeks to create a world where empathy and respect are the norm, making it a better place for all.

Take The Kindness Pledge

I pledge to show respect to others * 

I pledge to treat others as I wish to be treated * 

I pledge to be compassionate * 

I pledge to do one act of kindness every day 


Come on...take the pledge and join the movement!! Get more at Kindnessisfree.org 

Getting ready for the new year and ALWAYS ready SPREAD KINDESS! Now, more than ever...being KINDS is SO&nbsp;IMPORTANT!&nbsp;And some really great&nbsp;news? The Boys &amp; Girls&nbsp;Clubs are ALL about it. They spread Kindness, even TEACH IT TO THEIR KIDS with their&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkindnessisfree.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRogerRodriguez%40iheartmedia.com%7C69dc6302822c4935958b08de53b08ad7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639040214858401180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VS7N%2FPSSCvpG%2FQ2LQZNgBBvZ%2Bd4jHwj7J5YXTpN%2FeZw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">Kindness is Free</a>&nbsp;program.&nbsp; Powered by Boys &amp; Girls Clubs, it's a local initiative created in 2020 by the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsgvbgc.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRogerRodriguez%40iheartmedia.com%7C69dc6302822c4935958b08de53b08ad7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639040214858428003%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e2lKXktZ9%2BmYeqLoIM8Xf8E%2FQ1yzUc1fKiw8Sbhg80M%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="rgb(28, 28, 28)">Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley &amp; Eastside</a>, a remarkable program, spearheaded by visionary Lori Milgard and the Club&rsquo;s CEO, JR Dzubak. In just 5+ years, it has blossomed into a movement within the clubs, local schools, churches and reaching more and more every day!
Aired December 28, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Scott Ehlers, the Chief Kindness Strategist of the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley &amp; Eastside in Monterey Park. They discuss all the ways they teach kindness to kids, adults, the significance of taking the 'Kindness Pledge' AND how WE can get involved to further spread this important movement of being KIND.
At its core,&nbsp;Kindness is Free&nbsp;aims&nbsp;to encourage a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and respect among the next generation of youth. It teaches the profound significance of treating others with fairness and compassion, both in words and actions. The program is designed to encourage introspection and instill values that underscore the importance of showing respect, treating everyone equally, and practicing empathy. The growth of the Kindness is Free initiative has led us to call upon people nationwide to join us in our mission to spread kindness.&nbsp;The underlying message is simple yet profound: small acts of kindness matter, and they are within reach of everyone.&nbsp;We invite everyone to take the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kindnessisfree.org%2Fget-involved%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRogerRodriguez%40iheartmedia.com%7C69dc6302822c4935958b08de53b08ad7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639040214858448271%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xCIZxI13C0eJpW285V5qwYVr1Ck3a%2F%2F8fEar7RIz3as%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="rgb(28, 28, 28)">Kindness Pledge</a>, a commitment to respecting others, treating them as they would like to be treated, and embracing thoughtfulness in their daily life.&nbsp;Kindness is Free empowers individuals of all ages to make a positive impact by embracing kindness as a way of life. By fostering these values, the initiative seeks to create a world where empathy and respect are the norm, making it a better place for all.
Take The Kindness Pledge
I pledge to show respect to others *&nbsp;
I pledge to treat others as I wish to be treated * 
I pledge to be compassionate * 
I pledge to do one act of kindness every day&nbsp;
 Come on...take the pledge and join the movement!! Get more at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkindnessisfree.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRogerRodriguez%40iheartmedia.com%7C69dc6302822c4935958b08de53b08ad7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639040214858468901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KXswY%2FHgPnL8DVq2R42URcI3AWucr0ySnh9yV0k3kWw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">Kindnessisfree.org</a>&nbsp;

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iHeartRadio hosts Lisa Foxx and EJ interview a variety of charities and non-profits every Sunday. The show airs on 7 iHeart stations: KOST 103.5 - 6:00am; Real 92.3 - 6:00am; AM 570 L.A. Sports - 6:00am; Alt 98.7 - 6:15am; The Patriot AM 1150 - 7:00am; 102.7 KIIS-FM - 7:00am; &amp; 104.3 MYfm - 11:00pm.

iHeartRadio hosts Lisa Foxx and EJ interview a variety of charities and non-profits every Sunday. The show airs on 7 iHeart stations: KOST 103.5 - 6:00am; Real 92.3 - 6:00am; AM 570 L.A. Sports - 6:00am; Alt 98.7 - 6:15am; The Patriot AM 1150 -...

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Kindness Is Free In Life And At The Rose Parade With The Boys & Girls Club!

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