Programs That Transform Communities
Through community events, education, and service, we bring Col. Halvorsen’s legacy of kindness to life in meaningful, measurable ways.
Our Approach to Impact
Every program we design is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: kindness is not passive. It requires intention, courage, and action. Col. Gail S. Halvorsen didn’t just feel compassion for the children of Berlin—he acted on it, even when it meant bending the rules and risking his career.
That same spirit drives our work today. We don’t just tell stories about historical acts of kindness. We create experiences where children, families, and communities can practice kindness themselves—through hands-on learning, meaningful service, and shared celebration.
Our programs are designed to be accessible, inclusive, and emotionally resonant. They connect history with modern values, science with character development, and individual action with collective impact. Whether through a community festival, a classroom curriculum, or a volunteer service day, we help people discover that they too can be agents of hope.
Three Pillars of Engagement
Each program area represents a different way to experience and embody the Candy Bomber legacy
Community Events
Bringing neighborhoods together through celebration and shared experience
Our community events are more than gatherings—they’re catalysts for connection. Through candy bomber festivals, commemorative celebrations, and family-friendly activities, we create spaces where strangers become neighbors and neighbors become friends.
- Hands-on candy parachute launches
- Interactive historical exhibits
- Family-friendly STEAM activities
- Multigenerational storytelling sessions
- Live demonstrations and performances
Education & STEAM
Inspiring curiosity through history, science, and character development
Our education programs transform Col. Halvorsen’s story into immersive learning experiences. Students explore aerodynamics, engineering, history, and ethics while discovering that science and compassion are not separate—they’re interconnected.
- Grade-specific curriculum materials
- Parachute design and testing workshops
- Physics of flight demonstrations
- Character education integration
- School assembly presentations
Service Projects
Transforming compassion into tangible acts of kindness
Service projects give families and youth the opportunity to practice what Col. Halvorsen preached: that kindness requires action. Through organized initiatives, volunteers learn that making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures—just consistent, intentional care.
- Care package assembly events
- Community clean-up initiatives
- Youth-led kindness campaigns
- Partnership with local organizations
- Family volunteer opportunities
How Our Programs Work Together
While each program stands on its own, the real magic happens when they intersect—creating comprehensive experiences that engage hearts, minds, and hands.
Event to Education
Families who attend community events often request our STEAM programs for their schools, creating pathways from celebration to deeper learning.
Learning to Service
Students who learn about Col. Halvorsen’s story naturally want to act on what they’ve learned, transitioning from classroom to community service.
Service to Community
Volunteers who participate in service projects become ambassadors, organizing events and bringing the mission to their own neighborhoods.
The Ripple Effect in Action
A child attends a festival, learns about parachutes in school, volunteers with family on a service day, and then inspires their own community to host an event. This is how legacies grow—not through grand plans, but through interconnected experiences that compound over time.
Ready to Experience Our Programs?
Whether you want to attend an event, bring education to your school, or volunteer with a service project, there’s a place for you in our mission.