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Riley’s Way empowers young leaders to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful connections and drive positive change.

Create your Riley Moment and join the impact to inspire through a smile.

05/07/2026

Introducing our 2026 Call For Kindness Fellows! 🎉💜

The Call For Kindness Fellowship provides young changemakers with funding, mentorship, community and leadership training to turn their ideas into action and impact. We’re looking forward to another exciting year of supporting young changemakers to make the world a better, kinder place!

05/06/2026

“Always have a smile on your face.” 🐰💜

Riley’s spirit of friendship and kindness guides our work each and every day. We celebrate, remember, and honor Riley Hannah Sandler and her legacy by investing in and supporting the next generation of leaders to build a better world that values kindness, empathy, and connection.

04/29/2026

As our 2025 Call For Kindness Fellows wrap up their fellowships, we’re sharing more about the amazing work they’re doing to spread kindness in their communities! 💜

The Hera Foundation, led by Rachel C., is a nonprofit advancing gender equality through accessible Title IX education, giving families across California clear, family‑friendly resources to understand and exercise their rights. Through workshops throughout her community, Rachel has educated over 1,000 families on their Title IX rights.

Join us next Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT as we announce our 2026 Call For Kindness Fellows! Celebrate our inspiring 2025 Fellows, welcome the next cohort, and honor Riley’s birthday.

RSVP at rileysway.org/c4kcelebration (link in bio). We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨ Thank you to our wonderful Marketing Intern, Eleanor, for creating this Fellow feature!

04/24/2026

Are you between 15 to 18 years old? Are there issues that you’re passionate about? Have you ever thought about how to create change around you? Then the Riley’s Way Youth Leadership Retreat is for YOU! ✨

Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Retreat are now open! Spend a transformative weekend with over 120 high school students who, like you, want to lead with kindness and build a better world. No previous experience required!

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until May 26th. Early applicants receive priority, so apply today!

To apply, visit https://bit.ly/2026YLR

04/21/2026

Our 2025 Call For Kindness Fellows are wrapping up their fellowships, and we’re shining a light on the incredible projects working to make their communities kinder places 💜

Sticking Up For Oceans, led by Brody Z., is an environmental initiative turning broken hockey sticks into tools for restoring oyster reefs. By engaging the youth hockey community through stick collections and reef-building events, Brody is transforming waste into impact and protecting our oceans along the way. 🌊

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT as we announce our 2026 Call For Kindness Fellows! Celebrate our inspiring 2025 Fellows, welcome the next cohort, and honor Riley’s birthday.

RSVP at rileysway.org/c4kcelebration (link in bio). We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

04/16/2026

We’re Diamonds Doing Good’s Charity of the Month! 💜

Throughout April, a portion of every purchase will support our mission to provide young people with the training, resources, and community they need to build a better, kinder world.

Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or gifting for a friend, giving feels good in every aspect—and now, it creates real impact, too.

Join us in person for not one, but two special shopping events! ✨On April 29, we’re gathering with Riley’s Way Board Member Amy Bersh, followed by another incredible event on May 1 hosted by Board Member Lindsey Kupferman. Come discover meaningful pieces, enjoy lunch, connect with community, and be part of something bigger. Email [email protected] to RSVP.

Cara Gelfand & Nicole Stein W H I G S T O C K S T U D I O

04/13/2026

Are you between 15 to 18 years old? Are there issues that you’re passionate about? Have you ever thought about how to create change around you? Then the Riley’s Way Youth Leadership Retreat is for YOU! ✨

Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Retreat are now open! Spend a transformative weekend with over 120 high school students who, like you, believe in leading with kindness and building a better world. No leadership experience required, just a passion for change!

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until May 26th. Early applicants receive priority, so apply today!

To apply, visit https://bit.ly/2026YLR

04/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT as we announce our 2026 Call for Kindness Fellows!

🌟Celebrate the real-world impact made by our remarkable 2025 Fellows!

🌟Welcome the extraordinary young leaders selected as 2026 Call For Kindness Fellows!

💜Honor Riley’s birthday, whose spirit is woven into every friendship made, every act of kindness, and every young leader supported through Riley’s Way.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a past Fellow, a valued partner, or discovering Riley’s Way for the first time, this evening was made for you. Come as you are, and bring a friend! Let’s come together to celebrate, uplift, and champion the young leaders who are proving that kindness is a force for change.

RSVP today at rileysway.org/c4kcelebration (link in bio). We can’t wait to see you on May 6!

04/08/2026

Throughout the school year, our Clubs have been showing up and spreading kindness across their communities in all different ways!

The Riley’s Way Bronx Club has been spreading kindness in their school by creating a birthday bulletin board to celebrate every student on their special day. They’ve also been sharing kind notes to brighten the halls and put smiles on faces! 💜

04/03/2026

Connect with industry leaders from powerful nonprofits to top finance, consulting, and legal firms at this year’s Networking With Kindness hosted by Riley’s Way! Previous attendees have gotten internship offers, new professional mentors, unlocked key information on standing out in the job market, and more. This year, all attendees will be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card.

All young people in the Riley’s Way community are welcome to attend. Go to the link in bio to register today (or go to bit.ly/2026Networking) to grow your network and take the next step toward your future.

03/26/2026

Join us on May 28th at 7pm for our annual Cards For Kindness virtual poker tournament! ♣️♦️

Get ready for a night of high stakes and high impact—play your best hand and compete for incredible prizes, all while supporting the next generation of kind leaders.

Grand prize: Entry to the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event ($10,000 value)! 🏆
Additional prizes include exclusive vacation packages, golf experiences at premier clubs, and more.

Whether you’re all-in or just in it for the cause, every hand played helps power a kinder future.

Learn more about purchasing a buy-in and sponsorships at rileysway.org/poker

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