March 14 2025 Spread Goodness Day

WHEREAS, the idea of Spread Goodness Day was first created in 2017 to inspire a global day of goodness by encouraging individuals, schools, and organizations to show the contagious power that one act of goodness has to change the world every single day; and,

WHEREAS, in 2017, the day was launched as a global goodness day initiative, founded and headquartered in Marquette, Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, the people of Michigan rose to celebrate this day when individuals, businesses, and schools can commit to doing good things, celebrating goodness together, and proving that one action can change the world; and,

WHEREAS, public and private schools from elementary to university participate in unique Spread Goodness Day events to engage schools, businesses, and individuals worldwide, and to support grassroots non-profits that help people "survive with goodness;" and,

WHEREAS, U.P resident Anna Dravland founded the non-profit event after experiencing the positive effects of engagement with her community, volunteerism, and social action; and,

WHEREAS, Spread Goodness Day events started in our state and have spread to over 15 states and 10 countries; and, 

WHEREAS, on the second Friday of March, we should honor the power and simplicity of goodness to change the world and positively impact our communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 14, 2025, as Spread Goodness Day in Michigan.