Mount Prospect Kindness Week 2026

See the Good. Be the Good. Go the Extra Mile.

Kindness WeekLet’s come together to celebrate the power of kindness! The Village of Mount Prospect and the Special Events Commission proudly present the 2026 Kindness Week, a weeklong celebration encouraging residents to see the good, be the good, and go the extra mile in our community.

We’re kicking things off at the Mount Prospect Public Library on Saturday, November 7, from 10 am to noon where you can pick up a Kindness Kit and start your kindness journey! Can't make it? A second kickoff is taking place Sunday, November 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at RecPlex. The kickoff events include registration activities like picking up a special "kindness" tote with kindness cards, a bingo card, and giveaways from Mount Prospect businesses.

Whether it’s writing thank-you notes, donating to local causes, or simply sharing a smile, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. Let’s fill Mount Prospect with kindness, one day at a time!

Learn more about the kindness worldwide movement at www.kindnessworldwide.org.

#MPKindness2026

During Kindness Week, residents are encouraged to complete a Kindness Bingo challenge. The bingo card is filled with acts of kindness like donating to the food pantry, attending the Veterans Day ceremony, writing notes to first responders, or simply saying hello to a neighbor. 

Those who complete a row of bingo can turn it in for the chance to win a prize! Return your bingo card by Monday, November 30, and be entered to win. Scroll on to see where you can get and return a bingo card. 

Another cornerstone of this initiative is “kindness cards.” These free cards are meant to be shared with people in the community who exhibited kindness and then passed on to someone else. Scroll on to see where you can get kindness cards. 

If you missed the chance to get a "kindness kit" at the Library or RecPlex kickoffs, below are locations you can pick up a bingo card and/or kindness cards.

Kindness Bingo Cards

These can be picked up or dropped off by November 30 (during business hours):

  • 3rd Floor Village Managers Office of Village Hall - 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect 

Bingo cards can be returned to the 3rd Floor Village Managers Office of Village Hall or submitted digitally by filling out our online bingo card form.

Kindness Cards
These can be picked up at the same places above during location business hours.

Download and print your own

Libraries

  • Recommend a favorite book to someone
  • Create a kindness bookmark and give to a neighbor 
  • Attend a library event during Kindness Week
  • Check out a book about doing good in the world

Parks and Recreation

  • Leave kindness sayings in chalk
  • Pick up after animals
  • Pick up trash

Schools

  • Restock books in school mini libraries with age-appropriate books.
  • Nominate a local educator for the Mount Prospect Village Shining Stars award.
  • Bring a small treat or coffee to a school’s main office.
  • Post a positive message about a teacher or staff member on social media (tag the district or school!).
  • Write and mail a thank-you note to a school's staff.

Veterans

  • Attend a Veterans Day Parade or event
  • Offer to help with yard chores
  • Offer to take to appointments
  • Write a thank you note and send to the VFW & Legion
  • Support veteran-owned businesses

First Responders (EMTs, firefighters, police officers, etc.)

  • Send handwritten notes to the Mount Prospect Police Headquarters and Fire Stations
  • Buy them a cup of coffee
  • Donate to charities in their honor
  • Create a gift basket of treats 
  • Be kind to yourself

Your Neighborhood

  • Bring in a neighbor's garbage can
  • Pick up trash 
  • Offer to walk a neighbor's dog
  • Bake cookies
  • Help carry in groceries

Civil Services

  • Bring in food pantry donations
  • Be respectful and gracious when interacting
  • Highlight the programs offered
  • Drop off plants or treats
  • Share positive feedback

Local Businesses

  • Shop at their store or use their services
  • Leave a positive review on their website and social media
  • Refer a friend or neighbor to their store/services