Mission
The Bee Kind Project honors the life and legacy of our beloved daughter Emma Huke, who tragically passed away in a plane crash in San Diego on May 22, 2025 at the age of 25. Emma was a force of nature, larger than life, and a beacon of kindness and positivity. She had an infectious spirit, ginormous smile, and constantly inspired and uplifted those around her. She loved openly, accepted everyone, and brought people together with her positivity and kind hearted nature.
The Bee Kind Project's mission is to empower and uplift communities through programs that reflect Emma's passion for music, reading and justice, while honoring her life, building a legacy and inspiring future generations by:
Providing scholarships for young people pursuing the arts and literature
Funding inclusive music and literacy programs in schools and community centers
Supporting mental health and advocacy resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families
Creating safe, affirming spaces where all young people can express themselves freely and fearlessly
Rooted in kindness, creativity, compassion and equity, the Bee Kind Project carries forward the values Emma championed—ensuring that her love, voice, and courage live on in action, and keep her light shining in the world.
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible"
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness"
"If you have to choose between being kind and being right, always choose being kind and you will always be right"
Dalai Lama
What Does It Mean to "Bee Kind"? What Would Emma Do?
Lead with Compassion and Empathy
Spread Love, Not Hate
Build Bridges, Not Walls
Fill People's Tanks, Don't Empty Them
Extend an Olive Branch
Lend a Helping Hand
Do the Right Thing - Have Integrity
Practice Truthfulness and Honesty
Be Courageous - Speak Up and Take a Stand
Be Generous with your Time and Energy
Create Space, Don't Just Take Up Space
Practice Forgiveness and Grace
Have Gratitude, Perspective and Humility
Be Accepting and Inclusive, no matter your Religion, Ethnicity, Gender, what you look like, who you love, or how you identify
Kindness Comes In Many Forms
Kindness comes in many forms, each with the unique ability to inspire, empower, lift up, and make the world a better place.
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Active or intentional acts of Kindness
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setting aside time to volunteer or donate time or money
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Random Acts of Kindness
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spontaneous, unplanned gestures to brighten someone's day
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Emotional Kindness
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Providing emotional support or being present to a friend in need
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Self Kindness
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treating ourselves well, including self-care and positive self-talk
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Random Acts of Kindness ("RAK's")
The Bee Kind Project is dedicated to spreading kindness and positivity in the world, courtesy of the life and legacy of Emma Huke. We believe in the power of small acts of kindness to make a big difference. Emma's Foundation aims to inspire and encourage individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives. Every act of kindness matters. Join us in creating a ripple effect of compassion and empathy. Together, we can make the world a better place.
Here are some examples of Kindness to get started:
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Donating time or money to a charity of your choice
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Volunteering at a soup kitchen or shelter
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Writing thank you notes
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Planting trees in the community
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Helping an elderly person with groceries
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Opening the door for someone
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Picking up litter
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Forgiving a loved one
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Checking in on a friend
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Complimenting a stranger
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Sending a care package
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Letting someone go ahead of you in line
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Cooking or buying someone a meal
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Leave a positive review for a small business
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Saying please and thank you
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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"
Maya Algelou
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