Our Programs
National Day of Love® is dedicated to providing grant opportunities to our community partners. We believe that together we can build a sustainable future for our children. Education is the key to unlocking potential and transforming lives. Click here to learn more about our impactful programs.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of National Day of Love® is to empower families to reach their full potential through love and education. National Day of Love is a USPTO trademark of The Banks Foundation, Inc. (TBFI). TBFI sponsors the activities and events of National Day of Love.
Our vision is a world where people learn to love and not hate. We are committed to creating opportunities for people to access quality education and learn to love others. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Click here to discover our vision for the future.
The Banks Foundation, Inc. and volunteers prepare meals at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, Illinois
U of I Urbana - Champaign Engineering Students Help Feed the Homeless for National Day of Love
National Day of Love® is sponsored by The Banks Foundation, Inc. (TBFI)
Upcoming Public Events
How Do Our Community Partners
Celebrate Love?
National Day of Love® is an annual celebration held on the third Saturday of March, dedicated to spreading love through acts of love. Acts of love are events or actions used to impact a community through love. Our mission is to empower families to reach their full potential through love and education. We collaborate closely with community partners to provide essential resources and foster meaningful connections.
Take a look at our sponsored events hosted by our community partners. Each organization receives a grant from The Banks Foundation, Inc. to host these agreed-upon activities.
Cunningham Children's Home
Cunningham Children’s Home is an exemplary child welfare and educational services agency providing caring support and therapeutic intervention to more than 953 youth and families each year through comprehensive programs including residential treatment, special education, and community-based services.
For the National Day of Love, Cunningham will host a field trip, pass out gifts to students, and teach about love.
Outreach Carol Stream
Outreach Carol Stream is a multi-purpose, neighborhood resource center working to build a stronger community.
For the National Day of Love, high school students in Outreach Carol Stream's after-school program will perform acts of love and write an essay on their experiences showing love to others. Essay contest winners will receive a monetary award to be used toward their College Tour in March 2026.
University of Illinois MEP
The Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers African American, Hispanic, and Native American engineering students.
In honor of National Day of Love, Charles and Diedre Banks established the National Day of Love Endowment to award students who exemplify leadership, community involvement, and academic success.
Meet More of Our Community Partners
Ready to learn more? Meet more of our community partners and see how we celebrate love!
Our Impact
from the University of IL Urbana-Champaign, Grainger College of Engineering
Grainger College of Engineering
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Success Stories
Our 2026 Partners
Resources
Featured
Book: Generations
Written by our National Day of Love founder, Diedre Banks, Generations is a compelling fiction story of overcoming trauma with faith and love to step into your destiny.
This fiction story is changing the loves of the people who read it. A young girl is forced to deal with the abandonment of her mother while her father picks up the pieces. Read this charming and fun story to learn faith-based principles to help you and others overcome obstacles. We are victorious!
Grow in Love Today!
Our featured books empower you to grow and cultivate a strong foundation for building meaningful relationships. These books are designed to guide you on your journey towards deeper connections and understanding. Whether you're looking to enhance your friendships, grow personally, or strengthen family relationships, our books will help you grow successfully. Dive in and start your personal growth today!