Public Library Promotes Kindness in Your Community with Social Snacking

Calgary Public Library is launching a new public awareness campaign that invites Calgarians to practice daily acts of kindness in their community. The Social Snacking campaign is presented in partnership with the Council of Champions for Children and Youth, a coalition of 36 community groups and social services led by the United Way of Calgary. The campaign encourages Calgarians to find micro-moments of connection, like saying hi to a neighbour or smiling with your eyes at fellow shoppers or commuters, to help build a sense of community and connection.

The program has been developed in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had an undeniable impact on the mental and emotional well-being of Calgarians. A recent City of Calgary survey noted that 80 percent of Calgarians say the pandemic is a threat to their mental health, with 36 percent saying it is a major threat to their mental health.

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