the Shine Foundation

Where Kindness is a BIG Deal

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Recognizing and promoting everyday kindness

in our communities to build a kinder and happier East Texas


Simple, small– seemingly random acts of kindness can change the world around you..

It's that simple. Kindness changes lives.

Some people shine with kindness every day– and when genuinely kind people share kindness, they don't expect anything in return. With The Shine Foundation, a 501C3 Nonprofit, we have the opportunity to recognize everyday people who always shine with kindness.


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You know who they are

they make you feel sunshine in your soul

  • They’re great listeners.
  • The ones who smile all of the time.
  • They're considerate with their behavior AND words.
  • They’re accepting of others.
  • They give without accepting anything in return.
  • And the list could go on and on.

When you treat others like people, and inside they’re struggling to feel like they’re human– it'll change their entire world.

Kindness is contagious so we want to put a spotlight on those in our community who shine with kindness.

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Shine Award

Nominate a shining community member for the Shine Award. This is an award recognizing a community member who is dedicated to spreading the light of kindness in their everyday actions.

This award promotes kindness and a willingness to put others ahead of themselves.

Community members must be nominated by others without their knowledge or participation.

The Shine Award is presented to a person solely based on:

  • Kindness
  • Good character
  • A positive attitude

Nominate a shine recipient– show them they make a difference.

Make a Nomination

Spread More Kindness

Sunshine Scholarship

Nominate a high school senior for the Sunshine Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a young person who is dedicated to bettering themselves, whether through college, trades, or in the workforce.

This scholarship promotes kindness and a willingness to put others ahead of themselves.

Students must be nominated by members of their community without the knowledge or participation of the student.

We don't base nominations on:

  • Academics Achievements
  • GPA
  • Athletic Capability

The Sunshine Scholarship is solely based on the kindness, good character, and positivity they show in their everyday life.

Spotlight kindness. Nominate a high school senior.

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Outshine!

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