💖 National Day of Love®
the Third Saturday of March each year
National Day of Love® originated from a vision held by one of our founding members—a day dedicated to bringing people together to celebrate love. This special day is observed annually on the third Saturday of March.
The Banks Foundation, Inc. sponsors the National Day of Love®. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering families to reach their full potential through love and education. We are committed to providing scholarships, sponsorships, and community outreach opportunities to support the educational journey of students. Our team works to create a positive impact by fostering a love for learning and equal access to educational resources. Through our initiatives, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
💖 Love Awareness Month:
February 15 – National Day of Love®
In addition to founding the National Day of Love®, our organization launched Love Awareness Month—a meaningful period from February 15 through the third Saturday in March—to inspire learning about love and encourage intentional acts of love.
Throughout Love Awareness Month, schools, community organizations, and individuals across the country come together to explore the power of love through planned activities and thoughtful gestures. Even if you're not part of our formal partner program, you can still make a difference. Small, intentional acts of love have the power to uplift others and transform communities.
🎓 Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, we invite you to take part. Explore the ideas below to discover simple ways you can celebrate love and spread kindness in your own unique way.
Disclaimer: To host an event in honor of the National Day of Love as a business or nonprofit, you must register and apply with us. Contact us here. You can always celebrate as an individual.
💖Purposeful ways to celebrate love:
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Donate books to families in your community.
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Celebrate teachers at your school.
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Pay for another family’s groceries.
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Donate to college scholarships.
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Buy school supplies for a local family or school.
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Volunteer at your local school.
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Volunteer at your local food pantry.
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Volunteer at your local church or place of worship.
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Pay for another family’s meal at a restaurant.
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Plant flowers or help refurbish your community.
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Take a meal to someone as a gift.
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Help someone build a garden.
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Donate school supplies to your local school.
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Partner with us to celebrate love in your community through a business or nonprofit. Learn more.
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Or create your own idea
💖Testimonials:
“We are so grateful to the Banks Foundation for their love and generosity! They planned to come out and serve for a day at our community center, but when they couldn’t (due to the Coronavirus), they sent a very generous check instead for the next time we are able to go on College Tour. We truly appreciate their support and feel the love!”
Gigi Nyesoah, High School and College Programs Director
“Your contribution to my education provided me the motivation I needed to persist forward in my journey and there are no words to describe my gratitude for your participation in helping me get to where I am today.”
Saida Adaya, National Day of Love® Scholarship Winner