# Irvine’s Kindness Network in Action | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-08-01T16:07:28+00:00
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Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Irvine is launching the Kindness Network, a bold new initiative to turn compassion into daily action—offering free food boxes, social events for seniors, inclusive arts classes, cancer support groups, and kids’ compassion clubs—all designed to build stronger community bonds and boost mental wellness. Mayor Larry Agran’s vision? To make Irvine the kindest city in the nation, where empathy drives everyday interactions and everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dd0650b71c59cda8

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