National Kiss of Hope Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Philanthropy

National Kiss of Hope Day is annually observed on the final Saturday of April. At some point, individuals require their partners to encourage them and assure them that things will improve. A simple greeting or word of encouragement can help families struggling with a limited income and rising expenses regain their confidence and assist other members of the community who are also in need. Knowing that they can rely on one another to get through a difficult time or financial crisis and keep the family together is beneficial to both partners.

The background of National Kiss of Hope Day

National Kiss of Hope Day was created by the Kiss of Hope Foundation (KOH) to enhance the lives of families and communities in need of financial assistance. National Kiss of Hope Day is held annually in April to encourage couples and families to participate in fundraising activities for the less fortunate.

Bill Gobin, a single parent who works as a co-parenting strategist, is the initiator of National Kiss of Hope Day. National Kiss of Hope Day also encourages families to express their affection and strengthen their bonds. To aid households in need of financial assistance, numerous fund-raising activities are organised. These funds are also used to provide families with accommodation and assist them with paying their utility bills and other daily expenses.

Throughout the United States, non-profit organisations provide food and supplies to deserving families. Approximately 40 million households face food insecurity, and 2.3 million cannot afford their monthly rent. Additionally, medical emergencies raise the cost of living. National Kiss of Hope Day was created to provide a sense of unity and cooperation between various communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status, when sole breadwinners lose their jobs, making life even more difficult to manage.

National Zipper Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

Poem In Your Pocket Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Poetry

World Healing Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

5 facts about philanthropy that will astound you

Philanthropy literally means ‘passion of humanity.’

Jose Mujica, a Uruguayan politician, donates 90 percent of his salary to charity.

Once, Eminem made an anonymous donation of $105,000 to a Detroit charity.

Snoop Dogg operates a charity to aid teenage drug addicts.

Finnish casinos donate their entire revenue to charity.

NATIONAL KISS OF HOPE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2022	April 30	Saturday
2023	April 29	Saturday
2024	April 27	Saturday
2025	April 26	Saturday
2026	April 25	Saturday