Welcome to the Nelson Legacy Project Collective – A Journey of Kindness

Introduction

Hey there, friends and neighbors! I’m so excited (and honestly a little emotional) to welcome you to the very first post on our Nelson Legacy Project collective blog. This space is here because of people like you who believe in kindness and want to make our world a little brighter. I’ve dreamed of creating something that could bring people together and remind us of the good we can do when we show up for each other, and now, with all of you, it’s real.

Why I Started This Project

This project is close to my heart in so many ways. Growing up, I watched my mom, Patricia Yell Nelson, dedicate herself to her students and our community. She had this beautiful way of making everyone feel valued, loved, and seen. Losing her was a heartbreak, but carrying forward her kindness feels like keeping a piece of her with me.

That’s why I started the Nelson Legacy Project — to honor her memory by spreading kindness, compassion, and love throughout our community. Every month, we’ll have a new project that gives us a chance to lift each other up. And I believe that every small act we do together can create big ripples of goodness. This isn’t just a project; it’s a piece of my heart, and I’m so glad you’re here with me.

Our First Project: Kindness Note Drop

Starting November 16th, we’ll be kicking off our very first project: the Kindness Note Drop. It’s something anyone can join, no matter your age, schedule, or where you are. All we’re doing is writing little notes with encouraging words — things like “You matter,” “Keep going,” or “You are loved.” Then, we’ll leave them in places where someone might just stumble upon them when they need a little boost.

How You Can Join:

• Goal: My personal goal is for each of us to drop at least 10 notes. Imagine if we could start seeing kindness notes all over town, each one making someone’s day just a bit brighter!

• Get Creative: Feel free to get creative with it! Add colors, doodles, or anything you think would make someone smile.

I truly believe that these small notes can bring more warmth and hope than we realize.

What’s Coming Up

Each month, we’ll introduce a new way to spread kindness. We’re just getting started with the Kindness Note Drop, but we’ll follow it with the Warm Wishes Blanket Drive in December and the Valentine’s Rose Drop in February. There will always be a way to join in, no matter what season or project it is.

To Everyone Reading

I just want to say thank you. Thank you for believing in this vision with me, and thank you for being a part of this journey. I hope this blog will become a space for us to share stories, celebrate each other, and remind ourselves of the good that’s out there. Whether you’re planning to jump in with every project or simply read along, I’m so grateful for you.

Let’s make this world a little kinder, together.

With all my heart,

Debra