Help the 716 Kids Spread Kindness, One Banner at a Time

What began with a few leftover sewing supplies has blossomed into a beautiful mission to spread joy and kindness across Western New York—and now, across the country.

Meet the 716 Bros: Ben & John

Ben and John are 7-year-old twin brothers with a big idea and even bigger hearts. Inspired by lessons on upcycling at school, they started creating handmade felt banners using leftover materials from their mom’s sewing room. Each banner carries a small pocket heart and an uplifting message and is left in public places for strangers to discover—a surprise gift meant to brighten someone’s day. Those who find the banners may choose to keep the kindness going by keeping the heart and passing along the banner or keeping the banner and gifting the heart. However it is shared, it is meant to bring joy.

With the help of their mom, Christina, the boys learned to sew and turned their idea into a true family project. Every banner is made with love, care, and hope.

From Local News to National Impact

The 716 Kids (formerly 716 Bros) have already been featured on WKBW Channel 7 News, and their movement is growing fast. What started in Western New York has now reached parks, libraries, and neighborhoods across the U.S.—thanks to volunteers who help spread the kindness. Collaborations with local organizations and groups have formed and friends and neighbors continue to spread happiness by placing banners in the community and on their travels.

Why We Need Your Help

As interest grows, so do the costs. What began with leftover supplies now requires:

Purchasing felt, thread, and banner-making materials

Shipping banners to volunteers nationwide

Supporting the expansion of this grassroots kindness movement

How You Can Support

Donate Today

Your contribution helps keep the kindness flowing. Every dollar goes directly toward materials, shipping, and growing the 716 Kids’ mission.

Become a Kindness Volunteer

Want to help spread joy in your own community? We’re looking for volunteers to place banners, share the story, and keep the ripple going.

Email us at the email address listed above to get involved!

Spread the Word

Even if you can't donate, you can still make a big impact.

Share this page on social media to help us reach more hearts and hands.

Use the hashtag #716kidsinaction and tag your friends to keep the ripple growing!