GBAPS and Kavarna Coffeehouse partner to spread “A Cup of Kindness”

The Green Bay Area Public School District, in partnership with Kavarna Coffeehouse, is launching the Cup of Kindness Project, a new initiative celebrating student creativity, community connection, and the power of simple acts of kindness.

The project will be highlighted beginning May 15 at Kavarna Coffeehouse, in downtown Green Bay’s Broadway District.

Each disposable cup purchased will have a sleeve that was designed by a Green Bay Area Public School District student.

The sleeves distributed on May 15 were designed by Fort Howard students during a recent family night and by West High School students during library time.

Kavarna generously provided the sleeves and materials, helping bring this collaborative project to life.

“We are grateful to Kavarna for partnering with the District to support this project that uplifts our community,” said Director of Engagement Ingrid Parker-Hill. “These small messages of encouragement reflect the compassion, creativity, and sense of community our students bring to Green Bay.”

“The Broadway District has experienced tremendous growth and transformation over the years, and partnerships between district organizations like this reflect the kind of positive community impact we strive to foster,” said Brian Johnson, president and CEO of On Broadway, Inc. “The Cup of Kindness initiative that involves local schools and small businesses is a meaningful example of the welcoming and connected spirit we hope continues to grow throughout the Broadway District.”

The plan is to hold “A Cup of Kindness” day each month and include other coffee shops in the Broadway District.

The following message will be at displayed near Kavarna’s register to help share the story behind the project:

Cup of Kindness Day

These cup sleeves are part of the Green Bay Area Public School District’s Cup of Kindness Project, featuring uplifting messages and artwork created by students. Fort Howard Elementary School and West High School partnered with Kavarna to design sleeves that share encouragement, positivity, and creativity. Together, they celebrate kindness, community pride, and the power of student voice — one cup at a time.