The Core Programs of

The Live Like Delaney Foundation

You Are Beautiful Initiative

This is the heart of the foundation and directly reflects Delaney’s words.

Purpose: To encourage people to recognize the dignity and beauty in every person and spread kindness through simple acts of encouragement.

Examples of this program:

  • “You are beautiful. Love, Delaney.” cards distributed in communities

  • kindness stickers, bookmarks, and outreach materials

  • benches placed in parks and public spaces with Delaney’s message

  • billboards and public displays promoting kindness

  • encouraging people to share compliments with strangers the way Delaney did

 Long-term vision: Communities across the country spreading Delaney’s message of kindness.

Community Kindness Outreach

A young girl with wavy light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a pink shirt with white daisies and green centers, standing in front of a background filled with pink flowers.

This program expands Delaney’s message into the broader community.

Purpose: To support individuals and organizations that serve people who may feel unseen or forgotten.

 Examples:

  • partnerships with food banks

  • kindness kits distributed to shelters

  • small grants supporting local acts of compassion

  • outreach encouraging people to notice and care for those in need

This directly reflects the story of Delaney approaching the woman in the grocery store.

Young girl with braids and a dress with red lobsters, smiling indoors.

Live Like Delaney School Program

Two children, a boy and a girl, stand together smiling in front of a large floral sculpture of a rabbit surrounded by butterflies at a garden or park.

This program focuses on schools, since St. Joseph Parish School was such an important part of her life.

Purpose: To inspire students to live with kindness, empathy, and faith in their daily lives.

 Examples: 

  • kindness challenges for students

  • “LLDK – Live Like Delaney Kilbane” kindness pins

  • classroom kindness discussions

  • student-led kindness projects

  • speaking events in schools

 Long-term vision: A kindness curriculum or annual Live Like Delaney Day in schools.

Delaney Kindness Scholarship

A young girl with long curly hair and a headband standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.

Purpose: To recognize young people who reflect Delaney’s compassion and character.

 Examples:

  • scholarships for students who demonstrate kindness and leadership

  • awards recognizing students who uplift others

  • expanding scholarships to multiple schools over time

This keeps the focus on character over achievement, which feels very true to Delaney.

Watch this short video to learn more about Delaney’s life and the mission of the Live Like Delaney Foundation.