‘Kindness School’ builds strong academics with compassion

 Submitted by What’s Good 206 Strong academics are a byproduct of a good school. That’s the model for Puget Sound Community School, which operates on the premise that students learn best when they are supported in their passions. And yes, they do take...

Looking for compassionate solutions to gun violence

Submitted by What’s Good 206 Why should you care about gun violence? “It has no race, no creed, no age barriers. If it hasn’t affected you yet, it will if it continues.” Stark words from one man interviewed in this array of community voices...

What’s good? Volunteers in record numbers show compassion

Submitted by What’s Good ‘206’? Some painted walls, others cleaned a preschool inside and out. Others pulled yard cleanup duty. All told, there were more than 12,000 of them — people who came out on Sept. 21, United Way of King County’s...
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” — Your Compassion Games Begin!

“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” — Your Compassion Games Begin!

The Games Begin! A kind and understanding word, a generous act, the surprise of an unexpected gift, or the warmth of a smile…you’ve shared these acts of compassion as either the giver or receiver, probably many times. And while you may be facing one or many hardships,...