This week is the 30th Annual Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Here is a statement from the VARAK team
• Monday March 9th – Community Candlelight Vigil
Please take a moment to light a candle in the comfort of your home and observe a Minute of Silence at
7:00 p.m. in remembrance of all victims of violence. We are sending love and light to the victims and
families from Tumbler Ridge.
Please take a moment to light a candle in the comfort of your home and observe a Minute of Silence at
7:00 p.m. in remembrance of all victims of violence. We are sending love and light to the victims and
families from Tumbler Ridge.
• Tuesday March 10th – Kindness when you least expect it!
On Tues. and throughout the week Kindness Crews will be passing on acts of kindness and
appreciation. Areas targeted this year by the Kindness Crews include, Belleville, Trenton, Madoc,
Marmora, Wellington, Bloomfield, Picton, Consecon, Frankford and Stirling. Chris Macdonald also
stressed; “if you receive an act of kindness, please pass the kindness on, remember kindness is
contagious!” Special thanks to Lactalis Canada (Black Diamond) and Hawkins Cheezies for their
generous donations to our Kindness Crews.
• Wednesday March 11th – Blue Ribbon of Hope Day
Everyone is encouraged to prominently display and wear their Blue Ribbons of hope and if you do not
have one, please wear blue to symbolize kindness. Blue Ribbon donation boxes are available at
various locations throughout Quinte Mall and in the greater Quinte and Prince Edward County
Communities.
• Thursday March 12th – Thankful Thursday
Take some time out of your day to text, message or call and thank someone who has touched your life
with their kindness.
• Friday March 13th – Friendly Friday
Surprise a family member, friend or neighbour with an inspirational note, flowers, an email, a card or
some other act of kindness to let them know how much you appreciate them.
• Saturday March 14th – Selection of Kindness Citizen of the Year Award
Nominate someone who has touched you by their kindness. Local Newspaper Ballots can be submitted
to Quinte Mall Guest Services or emailed to qteservice@primarisreit.com. Online ballots are available
at www.varak.ca This award is sponsored by Quinte Mall and Charm Diamond Centres. Deadline for
nominations must is Friday March 13th, 2026. The Kindness Citizen of the Year will have their name
displayed on the digital signs throughout Quinte Mall and will also receive an award and gifts in
recognition of their kindness.
• Sunday March 15th – Random Acts of Kindness Day
Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can have the greatest impact and proves that angels truly
are among us.
The VARAK program is offered to 59 area elementary schools and 14 high schools and is made possible by
the overwhelming generosity and support of service clubs, local businesses and other organizations within the
greater Quinte community.
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