Avondale care home celebrates Turning Point’s 60th year with a video showcasing 60 acts of kindness in their community.
Avondale residents made a sunflower artwork. It has 60 petals showing acts of kindness. Turning Point displayed it at Kensington Palace. That happened last summer. Residents gave biscuits to the local vet staff. They brought cupcakes to the fire station.
The residents baked for others too. They decorated cupcakes for the Salvation Army. Other cupcake recipients were NHS staff. They also gave them to a nearby nursing home. They gifted Avondale staff to show thanks. The residents appreciate their daily support.
Staff say community visits help residents. Residents thank people and feel recognized. This builds their self-esteem. They feel part of the community this way. Events and activities help reduce stigma. This helps toward people with disabilities.
Lewis Winson-Cross works at Avondale. He said kindness won’t stop after the event. They will share more acts later. He said Avondale is a valuable place. He feels everyone there is valued. Kelly Barrett manages Avondale.
Kindness opens doors in their community. It shows people that difference is OK. It makes people aware of individual differences. Barriers are broken down this way.