Have you spotted something special outside our Westminster office lately?

If you have driven along Baltimore Boulevard or visited our Westminster location recently, you might have noticed a vibrant, handcrafted "Be Kind" sign welcoming you right at our door. We are thrilled to share that this marks our second consecutive year participating as a host stop for the wonderful Westminster Kindness Stroll!

Walking past that colorful reminder every morning never fails to put a grin on our faces, and we hope it does the exact same for you.

What Is the Kindness Stroll?

The Kindness Stroll is an uplifting, community-wide initiative organized by Action for Kindness, an organization dedicated to building positive, compassionate environments throughout Central Maryland and beyond.

During the stroll, local storefronts, community spaces, and clinics across Westminster proudly display custom, student-painted "Be Kind" signs. As neighbors, patients, and visitors explore the town, they can find each unique sign and vote online for their favorite artistic designs.

Every vote cast serves a dual purpose: it celebrates the incredible creativity of our local student artists and raises essential funds that flow right back into area non-profit initiatives, including youth leadership and community wellness programs.

A Mission Rooted in Creating Confidence and Kindness

For more than fifty years, our team at PSJ Orthodontics has believed that our purpose reaches far beyond straightening teeth. While our doctors love the science behind crafting healthy smiles, true care begins with how you make people feel.

A genuine smile is one of the simplest, most powerful acts of everyday kindness. It can brighten a difficult day, build immediate confidence, and help someone feel seen. Through our practice's Smile Forward initiative, we actively look for opportunities to pour encouragement and resources back into the neighborhoods we call home, from youth sports sponsorships to local classroom partnerships.

Partnering with Action for Kindness again feels like a natural extension of everything we stand for. When our younger patients and their families stop by for an adjustment or an aligner check, we want you to be greeted by an environment that champions empathy, inclusivity, and shared joy.

How You Can Get Involved

Participating in the Kindness Stroll is fun, family-friendly, and an easy way to explore downtown:

• Take the Stroll: Grab your family or friends and explore the participating host locations across Westminster. Keep your eyes peeled for our sign right here at our Westminster office.
• Vote for Your Favorites: Scan the QR code found next to the signs on the trail or visit Action for Kindness to vote for the student artwork that speaks to you. Every vote directly supports charitable community work.
• Pass the Kindness Forward: Whether it is complimenting a neighbor, helping a classmate, or flashing a welcoming smile to someone walking by, small moments of goodwill create ripples throughout our entire community.

The next time you visit us for your appointment, snap a photo with our "Be Kind" sign and tag us!