World Kindness Day

Happy World Kindness Day!

At the Tax Project Institute, we’re excited to celebrate a day that resonates so closely with our mission of transparency, openness, civic education, and, above all, paying it forward. World Kindness Day, observed every November 13, reminds us to bring a spirit of generosity to our work, our communities, and ourselves, fostering a culture of kindness in even the smallest interactions.

As an organization committed to educating the public on how tax dollars are spent, we see World Kindness Day as an opportunity to connect our efforts with those who seek clarity, equity, and the betterment of society. Just as kindness can transform communities, so too can knowledge empower individuals to understand and engage with the world around them. By fostering transparency in government spending and educating citizens about their contributions and the impact of taxes, we aim to create a foundation of trust—one where people feel informed, included, and motivated to engage in civic life.

Why Kindness Matters in Our Mission

Our work is more than numbers and policies; it’s about people, communities, and shared values. We believe that kindness can be a guiding principle in our commitment to transparency. Just as World Kindness Day encourages people to show compassion, the Tax Project Institute invites everyone to engage with our resources and join us in learning about government spending priorities. Understanding how our tax dollars are spent and where they make a difference connects us all, fostering civic pride and personal accountability.

Join Us in Spreading Kindness

This World Kindness Day, we encourage you to take small steps to make a difference, just as our work at the Tax Project Institute aims to do. Here are some ways to spread kindness today:
 

Share Knowledge: Spread awareness by sharing facts, reports, or educational resources with others who may benefit from them.
 

Engage in Civic Education: Our resources make it easy to learn and share knowledge about taxes, government budgets, and spending.
 

Volunteer with Us: Our work is always growing, and volunteers with a passion for education, transparency, and public service are always welcome.
 

Be Transparent and Open: Openness is a form of kindness, building trust in any relationship, and strengthening the bonds that make communities thrive.

Thank you for being part of our mission to foster transparency, accountability, and kindness in everything we do. May your world be KIND and WONDERFUL.

World Kindness Day

What do you know about Taxes?

When presented with a challenge, many times knowing is half the battle. Take the surveys, and let us know how much you know about your Taxes.

Take the test, Tax Awareness is part of Citizenship.

How much do you agree with this statement?I know where my Taxes are spent.
Do you know what percent of your income you pay in Taxes?

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Sunshine Week

About Sunshine Week

Sunshine Week is a national nonpartisan collaboration aimed at raising awareness about the importance of open government and public access to information. It takes place annually in mid-March, coinciding with the birthday of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and a strong advocate for an informed citizenry. In 2024 Sunshine week is March 10-16th. Sunshine week shines the light on the importance of looking at dark and hidden areas, and exposing them to the light of day for everyone to see. Things that live in the dark, cold, and wet recesses of our world often rot, and fester and only by exposing them to the light can they be cleaned and renewed.

“Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants”

Louis Brandeis

Sunshine Week’s Goals

  • Promote transparency and accountability within government agencies.
  • Educate the public about their right to access government records.
  • Encourage the use of Freedom of Information (FOI) laws to obtain public information.

How does Tax Project fit in with Sunshine Week?

The Tax Project believes firmly behind the ideals of Sunshine Week: Transparency, Open Government, and that citizens have the right and need to stay informed and be educated into what the Government does on our behalf. The Tax Project Institute’s Mission is to provide transparency to Citizens with respect to where their taxes are spent, and what they contributed. Every American has the right to know these basics. It is our strong belief that transparent, clear, and open information creates a more informed Citizenry which in turn results in a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America.

How did it come about?

Sunshine Sunday began in Florida in 2002, led by the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors. National Sunshine Week was launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors (which merged with the Associated Press Media Editors in 2019 to become News Leaders Association), with the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. As of December 2023, Sunshine Week is coordinated by the Joseph L. Brechner FOI Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.

What should we take away?

  • That government transparency, and openness is a right of every American
  • That exercising that right, strengthens America
  • That educating yourself on your government is an obligation of Citizenship
  • That everyone plays the most important role in our Democracy: Citizen

Sunshine Week

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