we invest in kindness

The majority of the proceeds from every Embrace the Difference® purchase are reinvested into our mission through the You Have Been Embraced Kindness Fund.

Twice each year, Robyn and Sam recognize someone whose actions embody the values of Embrace the Difference® with a financial gift, meaningful surprises, and the reminder that their kindness has not gone unnoticed.

Our next You Have Been Embraced recipient will be announced on December 1, 2026. If you know someone whose kindness deserves to be celebrated, we'd love to hear their story. Complete the nomination form here to help us recognize someone who is making a difference.

How It Works

Our simple three-step process for making a difference.

Share a Story

Nominate someone whose actions inspire kindness, compassion, and belonging.

We Listen

Robyn and Sam personally review every nomination, learning about the people and organizations making a difference in their communities.

We Give Back

Twice each year, financial gifts are awarded to help recipients continue their important work and spread even more kindness.

a note from robyn

It has always been my dream to make this symbol a universal symbol of kindness, acceptance, and hope.

Over the years, I've met so many people who have shared what this symbol has meant to them. Every time someone tells me how it has brought comfort, sparked a conversation, or reminded them, or someone they love, that they belong, I am inspired all over again.

I truly believe we can change the world through kindness, and I want to find new ways to reach and inspire even more people. The You Have Been Embraced Kindness Fund is one way I'm putting that belief into action.

Every nomination is a reminder that kindness is happening all around us, often in quiet, unseen ways. By celebrating those stories and investing in the people behind them, my hope is to encourage even more compassion, connection, and hope in our communities.

Together, we really can make a difference.