From the Ocean to the Stars: HKLAcross Los Angeles
On Saturday, September 26th, Fresno HKL volunteers traveled to Ventura, California, to participate in a Peace Walk centered around spreading love, kindness, and positivity throughout the community.
Before the walk began, we split into pairs and started walking around the area, giving out free flowers and Kindness cards to everyone we met. We also invited people to join the Peace Walk, which was starting in just 10 minutes.
One remarkable moment was when we met an older woman who was deaf and did not speak English. Thankfully, one of our volunteers knew ASL and was able to communicate with her and explain what the kindness card said. The woman was so happy and surprised that someone was able to communicate with her in her own language. Seeing her reaction made the moment feel even more meaningful because it reminded me that kindness does not have to be spoken. It can reach people in so many different ways.
When we invited her and the people around her to join the Peace Walk, they did not hesitate. They immediately said yes and were so open and excited to participate. The energy was incredible. You could truly feel the love and positivity throughout the area.
Even people who were unable to join, such as those who were fishing and needed to stay with their belongings, seemed like they wanted to be part of it. People walking their dogs were also quick to join us. The walk felt so welcoming and inviting that people naturally wanted to be a part of it.
What stood out to us most was how it felt like love was everywhere. Everywhere we looked, there were people smiling, con- HKL Volunteer necting, walking together, and spreading kindness. There was something so beautiful about
Experience seeing people from all different backgrounds come together for one simple purpose: to spread love.
For us, that is what HKL is all about. Sometimes a flower, a Kindness card, a simple invitation, or even a moment of connection can make someone feel seen and cared for. Watching everyone come together and walk side by side reminded me that when we create spaces rooted in love and kindness, people naturally want to be a part of them.
The HKL Walks in Los Angeles and Santa Monica took place at two of California’s most iconic locations — the Griffith Observatory and Santa Monica Pier. While each walk carried its own distinct atmosphere, both shared the same purpose: awakening Humility, Kindness, and Love in every human heart.
At Griffith Observatory, the day unfolded with an extraordinary sense of alignment.
The volunteers arrived without having to pay for parking and unexpectedly found themselves positioned directly in front of the Observatory. They were then given permission to carry the walk around the landmark itself, with the Hollywood Sign stretching across the hills behind them.
HKL at the famous landmark in L.A. Griffith Observatory
Even as the sudden Los Angeles heat created challenging conditions, the volunteers continued forward with energy and purpose. Every smile, conversation, and heartfelt interaction became another opportunity to