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Adrianna Stange and her husband, Ibriam, are hoping to complete 50 acts of kindness as part of World Kindness Day on Nov. 13 (Submitted photos/Adrianna Stange)
By Pete McIntyre
World Kindness Day

Local couple aiming for 50 acts of kindness

Nov 12, 2021 | 8:00 AM

It is going to be a busy, but rewarding, weekend for the owners of a small business in Vernon.

Townships and Tales, a subscription box company run by a husband and wife team, is looking to complete 50 acts of kindness in the North Okanagan, to celebrate World Kindness Day on Saturday, Nov. 13 .

Ibriam and Adrianna Stange say they have integrated kindness into every aspect of their business, with each subscription box supporting small town makers throughout B.C., and every purchase being paired with one act of kindness.

“We use a one for one model,” explained Adrianna. “We include a card with each order that describes the impact that your purchase made and who we were able to help.”

She said they’ve been able to help over 100 people since they launched the business earlier this year.

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“[That includes] requests for yard work, house cleaning, buying groceries, painting rooms, free mechanic work, and even a roof repair on a mobile home Thanksgiving weekend,” said Stange.

The duo is preparing for their weekend of helping others and is turning to the community to offer their services.

Adrianna calls it a privilege to be able to serve the North Okanagan and support those who are supporting them.

“The more products we can sell through our website, the more small town makers we can order from, and the more individuals and families we can help. We don’t do it all ourselves, we often have friends and family join us, or local professionals who offer their services for free.”

Stange said they believe it is more than e-commerce, it’s the start of a movement.

For more information, you can visit www.townshipsandtales.ca or check their social media channels: Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

by Pete McIntyre
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