Presbyterian Church Chatham NJ

October 19

Ripple Effects of Kindness – Karen Olson, Founder & CEO Emeritus of Family Promise

Drawing on her lifelong commitment to community-based compassion, Karen will explore how simple acts of kindness can ignite transformation—not just for individuals, but whole families and neighborhoods. From the single impulse that launched Family Promise after she handed a sandwich to a homeless woman, to growing a nationwide movement that engages hundreds of thousands of volunteers and over 200 affiliates, she’ll share moving stories and practical insights. Learn how one caring gesture of kindness can ripple outward, changing lives, restoring hope, and fueling meaningful social healing.