Recipient · Danbury, CT
Frankie DeMunda
A young woodworker who turned his craft into more than $20,000 of giving — feeding families, honoring veterans, and lifting his community.
Bella's Hope Foundation
Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.
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…fill the world with kindness
Our Mission
Bella’s Hope Foundation is rooted in the unwavering belief that even in a world full of adversity, hope can thrive through kindness. In the face of overwhelming challenges, it’s often the smallest gestures, a helping hand, a listening ear, an unexpected act of care that make the greatest impact. These moments of compassion remind us that we are not alone, that love still exists, and that change begins with us.
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Read how recipients turned kindness into lasting ripples.
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The girl whose courage and compassion started it all.
Discover her storyBy the heart
Kindness, measured in ripples.
$9,000+Awarded through Kindness in Action
$500–$2,000Per kindness grant & scholarship
100%Tax-deductible, every gift
∞The ripples of one kind act
In loving memory
The girl who turned hope into action.
Gabriella “Bella” Hope Patterson · March 20, 2009 to May 26, 2025
Bella was a daughter and sister whose courage and compassion never faded, even through a six-year battle with cancer. Full of laughter and a contagious spirit, she lit up every room and cared deeply for others. She dreamed of becoming a Neuro Researcher, and this foundation carries her light forward by celebrating the kindness she gave so freely.
I moved through life with pure love and laughter,Resilience is how I made barriers shatter.
Read Bella's full story How nominating works
Celebrate someone kind in two minutes.
Spotted everyday generosity? Here is all it takes to put someone forward for a Kindness in Action Award.
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Spot the kindness
Think of someone whose quiet, selfless actions make their community brighter.
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Tell us their story
Share what they did and why it matters. A few honest sentences is plenty.
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We celebrate them
Selected recipients receive a grant or scholarship, and the recognition they never asked for.
Stories of kindness
The people who remind us hope is real.
Recipient · Danbury, CT
Jenn Ondeck
A guidance counselor whose dedication, hard work, and steady positivity set her apart — for her students and her family alike.
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Bella experienced firsthand how one small act could lift her spirits during her hardest days. Through scholarships and kindness grants, we continue that cycle, celebrating those who give from the goodness of their hearts.
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Donations fund the scholarships and kindness grants we award to everyday people whose selfless actions make their communities brighter. Give in Bella's memory and help the ripple keep moving.
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