The Jennifer Riordan Foundation

ABQ: THE KINDNESS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Meet "Sunnie"

Thanks for helping us name our Purple Bear!

"In the Garden of Sharing" Mural

located at the Albuquerque Community Foundation Building

Sparkie the Bear

at Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex

Angel Wings of NM MURAL

located at Walter St. & Central Ave.

ABOUT THE JENNIFER RIORDAN FOUNDATION

In 2018, the Jennifer Riordan Foundation was formed to honor the kind spirit and carry on the legacy of Jennifer Riordan. Her mantra in life that she instilled in so many will be carried on through this foundation, the Albuquerque community, and beyond. Please remember to always be Kind, Loving, Caring and Sharing.

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About Jennifer

Jennifer’s vibrancy, passion, and love of philanthropy infused our community and reached across our country. Her impact on all she touched can never be fully measured, but can be honored and continued.

The Jennifer Riordan Foundation continues her legacy to support the causes she cared about so deeply: Community Vitality, Financial Literacy, Childhood Education, and Women’s Empowerment.

Take Our Wheel of Kindness for a Spin!

We’ve come up with some easy ways to be Kind, Loving, Caring, and Sharing every day of the week! Click “Spin the Wheel” below to play. Your selection will display below the wheel.

Spin the Wheel

Share your appreciation for someone

Reconnect with an old friend

Babysit for a friend/family for free

Volunteer for a local charity

Write a nice message to family or friend

Open the door for someone

Pay for a stranger’s coffee/lunch

Post a positive review for a local business

High five your coworker

Run errands for a busy friend/family

Community Service Award recipients

We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award recipients. This year was especially meaningful as two incredible women were honored with this award: Ruthi Casey and Celina Espinoza!

Sparkie in action at the Hope Lodge in Burlington.

Jennifer Riordan Scholarship

Congratulations to Stefan Seidner, this year’s recipient of the Jennifer Riordan Foundation Scholarship at Colchester High School! Stefan truly embodies our mission to always be kind, loving, caring, and sharing.

We’re so proud to support students who inspire others through compassion and character. Keep shining, Stefan!

“Sparkie” and “Sunnie”

– the Spark Kindness Bears

Vermont Teddy Bear Company believes that love is in the bear and that every teddy bear is made to give hugs, boost your courage and dry your tears when you need it most. That is why we are so grateful to partner with them to create “Sparkie” the Kindness Bear. It’s official! Our Purple Bear was named, “Sunnie” by our social media poll! It’s our hope that every bear will support those needing extra love and encourage everyone to be kind to others. Visit our Shop page for more information.

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