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Real stories. Surprise acts of kindness. Watch one act of gratitude spark a ripple effect across the community.

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11/06/2026

Look where our "Little Thoughts of Love" landed! 💛 Tucked into these thoughtful baskets for every teacher and staff member at Silver Rail Elementary.

A sweet reminder for our kids: the kindness you send into the world keeps going.

11/06/2026

What's the smallest thing someone ever did that you still remember? 💛

Our students asked themselves that this week. Then they made bracelets for Chelsea's Closet to deliver to kids receiving medical care, because sometimes the little things mean the most.

Tell us yours in the comments!

10/19/2026

Months ago, our kids at The Gratitude Project wrote little thoughts of love: simple messages, in their own words, meant for whoever might need them someday.

This feels like the right time to share some.

We’re sending a box of these little thoughts to the students and staff at Silver Rail Elementary, with the hope that one finds its way to exactly the right person, at exactly the right time.

“Don’t look for darkness, look for the light, because the light is love.”

If you’d like to send your own encouragement, the Silver Rail PTO is collecting cards, letters, and drawings from anywhere in the world:

Silver Rail Elementary PTO
61141 S. Hwy 97, Box No. 433
Bend, OR 97702

10/19/2026

In the wake of the tragedy in Bend, I’ve found myself wanting to do something. There’s so little any of us can do to ease this kind of heartbreak, but we can send love in a way that’s tangible.

There’s real power in a community knowing the world is holding them in heart and spirit.

The Silver Rail PTO is inviting people everywhere to mail cards, letters, and drawings filled with encouragement for Silver Rail students and staff. If your heart is full and you’re looking for a place to put that love, this is one way. 🤍

Silver Rail Elementary PTO�61141 S. Hwy 97, Box No. 433�Bend, OR 97702

10/14/2026

What do fifth graders understand about belonging? They have wisdom worth sharing.

After our “Welcoming the Stranger” assembly, OLL fifth graders put their thoughts on paper. Here are a few of their reflections.

10/10/2026

We kicked off the Gratitude Project year talking about what it feels like to be new and how much a little kindness can mean. Then the kids filled 150 welcome bags for refugee children. So grateful to our Catholic Charities of Oregon guests for sharing their stories with us. 💛

10/05/2026

A new year of kindness starts Wednesday! ✨

Our first Gratitude Project assembly at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School explores Welcoming the Stranger and how simple kindness can change someone’s life.

With guests from Catholic Charities of Oregon and welcome bags for refugee children, our students will turn what they learn into love in action.

A new classmate. A new neighbor. Someone starting over in a new country.

When someone feels like a stranger… we make room!

October 7. Stay tuned.

05/09/2026

The final Gratitude Project assembly of the year. ❤️

It’s impossible to know how many lives these students touched through simple acts of kindness...from elderly neighbors receiving Meals on Wheels, to children in foster care, to families experiencing homelessness.

To close out the year, the kids created something beautiful together. More to come soon. ✨

05/06/2026

This weekend we spent the afternoon at Family Promise. It’s a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Our goal was simple: create a really fun afternoon for the kids. ❤️ So we brought LEGOs, ice cream, and a whole lot of kids ready to play.

A huge thank you to Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette for making this mission possible during Goodwill Week.

05/02/2026

One of our most meaningful missions yet. More to come!

Address

PO Box 1816
Lake Oswego, OR
97035

Telephone

+12065793159

Website

http://www.gratitude-project.com/

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