KindnessWORKS! Summit 2026
A KINDER INLAND EMPIRE STARTS WITH US.
2026 KindnessWORKS!
Summit & Workshop
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Riverside City College | BLCIS Multipurpose Room
Kindness is something we can practice, teach, and put to work – in our schools, workplaces, and communities.
A KINDER INLAND EMPIRE STARTS WITH US.
2026 KindnessWORKS!
Summit & Workshop
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Riverside City College | BLCIS Multipurpose Room
Kindness is something we can practice, teach, and put to work – in our schools, workplaces, and communities.
THIS YEAR, WE'RE DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
The 2026 KindnessWORKS! Summit is an interactive, hands-on workshop experience designed to spark ideas, build connections, and put kindness into action.
FOUR KINDNESS LABS
Explore, create, discuss, and put ideas into action through interactive breakout experiences.
MEANINGFUL CONNECTION
Meet people who care about building healthier, kinder schools, workplaces, and communities.
TOOLS YOU CAN TAKE WITH YOU
Leave with practical strategies and resources you can actually use.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CONVERSATION
Explore kindness as a tool for leadership, emotional well-being, communication, and belonging.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SUMMIT.
Diverse voices. One shared goal: creating a more connected, compassionate Inland Empire.
EVELYN ERIVES
Emcee
KRYSTLE JOSEPH
Speaker
DIANNE CALLAHAN
Kindness Lab Leader
DR. PABLO SANCHEZ
Kindness Lab Leader
SARA ONTIVEROS
Kindness Lab Leader
DR. TIONA SYKES
Kindness Lab Leader
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The KindnessWORKS! Summit is for people who believe healthier communities begin with how we treat one another.
Students & Young Leaders
Educators & School Staff
Healthcare & Social Service Professionals
Business Professionals
Nonprofit & Community Partners
All who care about building a kinder community!
READY TO PUT KINDNESS INTO ACTION??
Join us for a hands-on day of connection, conversation, and practical tools you can bring back to your school, workplace, or community.
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Riverside City College | BLCIS Multipurpose Room
Registration is $50 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join RMCCF for a hands-on day designed to inspire kindness, strengthen connection, and give participants practical tools they can carry back into their workplaces, schools, organizations, and communities.
Sponsorship deadline: October 30, 2026
KINDNESS CATALYST
$5,000 | 6 Tickets
Lead the way in kindness
- Premier logo recognition
- Premier social media advertising
- Premier website placement
COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKER
$2,500 | 4 Tickets
Help kindness reach further
- Elevated logo recognition
- Social media advertising
- Annual website placement
GOOD NEIGHBOR
$1,500 | 2 Tickets
Put kindness into action
- General logo recognition
- Social media recognition
- General website placement
KINDNESS CHAMPION
$500
Every ripple begins somewhere.
- Annual website placement
- Name recognition at event
SPONSOR-A-STUDENT
$50
Help a student to attend at no cost
- Cover the fee for one student attendee
- Both High School and college students
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We couldn’t do it without you!
The Scotty Bear Project
Riverside City College
Educators & School Staff
Business Professionals
Nonprofit & Community Partners
All who care about building a kinder community!
A KINDER INLAND EMPIRE STARTS WITH US.
Come ready to connect. Leave ready to act.
Join educators, students, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, business professionals, and community members for a day dedicated to making kindness practical.
- Thursday November 5, 2026
- 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Riverside City College | BLCIS Multipurpose Room
Registration is $50 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.